Senior Medical Science Liaison - West (CA, WA)
Bicara Therapeutics · United States
Position Overview
Bicara Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to serve as the field-based medical and scientific expert for the company, focusing on engagement with healthcare providers to provide fair and balanced education on investigational products, understanding the evolving therapeutic landscape, and supporting research collaborations across the portfolio.
This role will have a west territory including CA, and WA.
Responsibilities
Identifies, establishes, and maintains collaborative relationships with key investigators, institutions, groups and consortia in disease state areas of strategic focus for the company.
Provides education to the medical community on the company’s investigational products and disease areas of focus.
Increases company visibility and enhances professional interaction with current and future oncology leaders.
Participates in medical education for healthcare professionals, including formulary (P&T) committees, through presentations at appropriate venues.
Works with the appropriate departments/personnel at clinical sites to ensure required education and training are provided as needed.
Identifies clinical research opportunities that are consistent with company objectives.
Is the primary territory contact for the investigator-initiated research program, facilitating the process from concept submission through publication.
Identifies and communicates key clinical and research insights from oncology leaders to help shape company research.
Maintains a high level of clinical and scientific expertise through ongoing training and self-education, including attendance of relevant conferences, scientific workshops, and review of key publications.
Gathers and disseminates competitive intelligence in a compliant manner.
Takes advantage of opportunities to mentor other MSL team members, and actively contributes to the cross-functional Medical Affairs team.
Effectively executes administrative aspects of regional field activities.
Substantively contributes to, and provides medical leadership for internal cross functional programs/projects.
Provides responses to unsolicited requests for medical information, often in direct collaboration with Medical Information Services personnel.
Completes accurate and timely reports, project plans, and required documentation requests.
Substantively contributes to scientific publication planning, slide-deck development, training initiatives and the development/implementation of a Medical Strategy Plan.
Leads national level priority projects or cross-functional initiatives on behalf of Medical Affairs.
Leads interactions for specific select priority projects with external collaborators or groups.
Coordinates with MA Training for identifying or delivering advanced training initiatives.
Qualifications
Minimum five (5) years in Pharmaceutical Industry Medical Affairs as MSL/Sr. MSL. Candidates with solid tumor experience preferred.
An advanced degree (M.D., Ph.D. or Pharm.D.) is preferred, along with prior experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical or healthcare education environment.
Ability to travel up to 65% of the time: As this is a customer-facing position, and the geographic territory expected to be covered is large, the candidate's availability for frequent travel is of paramount importance for professional and programmatic success.
Knowledge of treatment guidelines (NCCN, ASCO, ESMO, etc.), clinical research processes, FDA regulations, CMS reimbursement coverage process, and OIG guidelines
Knowledge or experience in head and neck tumors/solid tumors is a plus.
Must have the ability to network and partner with important external customers, including medical thought leaders, academic institutions, large group practices, NCI Cooperative Group leadership and members, medical directors of medical groups or insurance carriers, as well as pharmacy directors.
Must be highly articulate and self-confident during formal and informal presentations; able to convey complex, scientific ideas fluently to any audience.
Travel: Approximately 60-70% domestic travel is required.
Company Overview
Bicara Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotech company pioneering bifunctional antibodies for targeted tumor modulation. Founded in 2020, we've built a global team of over 100 employees headquartered in Boston, with a clear focus on advancing our lead asset, ficerafusp alfa, or FICERA - a potentially first-in-class bifunctional EGFR-directed antibody combined with a TGF-β ligand trap. Our innovative approach combines tumor-targeting with tumor modulation, where one arm localizes to the tumor while the other serves as a modulator, designed to deliver superior efficacy, improved safety, and enhanced durability directly at the tumor site. FICERA specifically addresses a key challenge in solid tumor treatment by enabling immune cell penetration into tumors, reducing fibrosis and immunosuppression while reversing TGF-β-driven resistance mechanisms - ultimately designed to drive the deep, durable responses that may translate into better outcomes and survival for patients. For more information, please visit www.bicara.com.
Here at Bicara, we believe in building diverse teams and cultivating a culture where all voices are included. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
Bicara Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.