Company Overview:

Protara Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company committed to advancing transformative therapies for people with cancer and rare diseases. Protara’s portfolio includes its lead candidate, TARA-002, an investigational cell-based therapy in development for the treatment of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) and lymphatic malformations (LMs). The Company is evaluating TARA-002 in an ongoing Phase 2 trial in NMIBC patients with carcinoma in situ (CIS) who are unresponsive or naïve to treatment with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), as well as a Phase 2 trial in pediatric patients with LMs. Additionally, Protara is developing IV Choline Chloride, an investigational phospholipid substrate replacement for patients on parenteral support who are otherwise unable to meet their choline needs via oral or enteral routes.

Protara was named one of the Best Places to Work by BioSpace, a leading industry news and job source. This honor demonstrates the company’s desirability in the recruitment marketplace, looking at various merits with an emphasis on culture, career growth and development opportunities, leadership and innovation.  Attracting and retaining top talent is integral to building a successful company in biotech, and we are committed to ensuring Protara provides our employees with an exceptional experience throughout their careers, even as we continue to grow.

Job Overview:

Executive Assistant, Research and Development is a key member of the R&D team, and is responsible for all administrative coordination activities for the R&D organization.

This is a hybrid role, and this Colleague is expected to be in the NYC Office at least three days a week. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities including but not limited to the following (Other duties may/will be assigned):

• The Executive Assistant Research and Development will support Protara’s mission of advancing transformative therapies for people with cancer and rare diseases.
• Act as a trusted partner to the Chief R&D Officer (CRDO) and the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), with an ability to respond to immediate requests.
• Responsible for a broad array of administrative tasks for the R&D organization, including managing multiple complex calendars simultaneously, coordinating detailed international and domestic travel itineraries, reconciling expense reports, and managing communications confidentially.
• Successfully prioritize competing priorities as well as issues of concern and determine a sound course of action in resolution.
• Handle matters expeditiously, proactively, and with discretion.
• Complete tasks from start to finish independently, often under deadlines.
• Serve as a key member of the R&D Leadership Team, responsible for disseminating communications across the R&D organization and Protara as a whole, coordinating meetings, setting agendas, and recording and filing minutes.
• Optimize meetings management in an effort to decrease meeting redundancies.
• Proactively manage communication between CRDO, CMO, the Executive Leadership Team, CRDO direct reports, and cross-functionally across all levels of Protara.
• Collaborate seamlessly with Protara administrative team members; manage multiple highly complex calendars and coordinate meetings with internal and external shareholders with a high degree of efficiency and excellence.
• Responsible for meeting and event planning for R&D organizations, including live and virtual meetings, including but not limited to Protara Scientific Advisory Board Meetings and all other Protara company meetings.
• R&D conference Point of Contact – communicates and disseminates conference information to relevant R&D teams attending conferences including calendar invites for events occurring at conferences.
• Process contracts for R&D organizations including MSAs, CDAs, SOWs and agreements critical to meeting corporate goals for all Protara programs.
• Demonstrate the ability to work seamlessly and confidentially to expedite the contracting process with all internal Protara sub teams.
• Manage contracting process to completion by obtaining Docusign signatures to fully execute contracts and agreements.
• Update Chief R&D Officer and CMO’s contracting documentation and communicate to all functional area heads.
• Help create an environment of excellence, fun and teamwork for the R&D organization and Protara as a whole, fostering team spirit, team cohesiveness, and camaraderie.
• Be a living demonstration and role model of Protara corporate values and inspire all Protara employees to embody Protara corporate values.

Education and/or Experience:

• Must have at least 12+ years experience supporting C-level executives
• Experience in Life Sciences or Biotech industry strongly preferred
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Qualifications:

• Proven ability to work independently; nimble, agile self-starter who takes initiative
• Excellent communication skills and strong ability and desire to work well with others
• High-energy, self-motivated individual a must
• A flexible, collaborative, and proactive team player who can positively and productively contribute to the working environment
• Top-tier organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously with high level attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Proven ability to be entrusted with confidential information and handle with discretion
• Ability to perform under pressure juggling numerous competing demands daily
• Demonstrate the highest professional level of client service and responsiveness
• Demonstrated ability to achieve goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced changing environment

Computer Skills:

 Must be proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

Physical Demands:  

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

 This position requires a moderate amount of travel; average travel for this position is 25% with some variation based upon the demands of the business imperatives. Travel is for attendance at meetings and conferences.

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• No specific work demands

*To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  *Salary Requirements are between $134,000 - $138,000 based on experience and qualifications.  We offer a competitive Compensation & Benefits package including incentive bonus, equity compensation, matching 401(k), medical, dental, vision, commuter, and fertility benefits.

Why You’ll Love Working at Protara 

• Friendly, open, and fun team-oriented culture that values unique & diverse perspectives.
• Company-wide dedication to profoundly impacting patients’ lives.
• Amazing culture whereby our core values and behaviors are shared cross-functionally.
• Flexible working hours/schedule.
• Generous Paid Holidays and Unlimited PTO.

Protara is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. Protara is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, sex or gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Company Overview:

Protara Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company committed to advancing transformative therapies for people with cancer and rare diseases. Protara’s portfolio includes its lead candidate, TARA-002, an investigational cell-based therapy in development for the treatment of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) and lymphatic malformations (LMs). The Company is evaluating TARA-002 in an ongoing Phase 2 trial in NMIBC patients with carcinoma in situ (CIS) who are unresponsive or naïve to treatment with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), as well as a Phase 2 trial in pediatric patients with LMs. Additionally, Protara is developing IV Choline Chloride, an investigational phospholipid substrate replacement for patients on parenteral support who are otherwise unable to meet their choline needs via oral or enteral routes.

Protara was named one of the Best Places to Work by BioSpace, a leading industry news and job source. This honor demonstrates the company’s desirability in the recruitment marketplace, looking at various merits with an emphasis on culture, career growth and development opportunities, leadership and innovation.  Attracting and retaining top talent is integral to building a successful company in biotech, and we are committed to ensuring Protara provides our employees with an exceptional experience throughout their careers, even as we continue to grow.

Job Overview: 

The Director, Global Regulatory Affairs leads Protara’s ex-US regulatory strategy and operational execution for Protara’s clinical studies in oncology, cell and gene therapy, and rare diseases. The leader will possess ex-US global submissions experience and manage study specific regulatory submissions and will have country level experience either from the sponsor or CRO side managing global studies. The Director, Global Regulatory Affairs will provide leadership on ex-US regulatory activities for Protara’s product portfolio, and responsibility will focus on clinical study applications and provide regulatory leadership on the project teams in this area.  The candidate will lead and/or supervise IND/CTA submissions including but not limited to South America, APAC, EU, etc.

*This person must be able to work remotely or hybrid in the NYC office.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide interpretation of regulatory authorities’ feedback, policies, and guidelines.
• Lead the development of study level regulatory strategic plans either directly in conjunction with program and study teams. Own the preparation of major clinical submissions required for regulatory approval.
• Work with program and study teams to resolve complex project issues. Utilize regulatory expertise and knowledge of regulatory requirements and regulations to strategically interpret, plan, and communicate requirements to ensure attainment of governmental approvals.
• Responsible for quality and timeliness of IND/CTA submissions. Interact with other functions and partners, in the preparation, review, and completion of documents for regulatory submissions.
• Successfully plan, prioritize, supervise and/or conduct activities in close collaboration with leads from other areas. Assure compliance with regulations and with program and study team timelines.
• Provide interpersonal support and lead personnel.
• Critical thinking, leadership skills, assertiveness, excellent negotiation and project management skills as evidenced by past performance on drug development project teams
• Strong understanding of global (US and ex-US) pharmaceutical guidance, regulations, drug development process, and industry standard practices.
• Oversight of CROs in the management of ex-US CTAs/INDs towards clinical trial activations preferred
• High attention to detail; ability to coordinate and prioritize assigned projects according to company goals
• You bring strong interpersonal skills both written and verbally.

  Education/ Qualifications:

• To be considered, you must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills along with an MD, Ph.D., or Pharm D. degree. We expect a minimum of 10 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, at least 7 of which should include regulatory experience.
• 8–12+ years of regulatory affairs experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated success interacting with the FDA, EMA and other global health authorities for oncology, cell and gene therapy, or rare disease programs.
• Hands‑on experience leading IND submissions and regulatory meetings.
• Strong understanding of CMC, nonclinical, and clinical requirements for advanced biologics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex science into clear regulatory positions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting BLA/MAA preparation or review.
• Familiarity with global regulatory frameworks (EMA, MHRA, PMDA, CDE).
• Background in rare disease natural history studies or patient focused drug development.
• Experience in a fast-paced biotech environment with first inhuman or first in class programs.

Computer Skills: 

• Must be proficient in MS Office Suite, with advanced skills in Excel.
• Experience with NetSuite, Workday Adaptive and/or Smartsheet is a plus

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: none required

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and build strong relationships
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task successfully in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are essential
• It is essential that this individual demonstrates the ability to work with highly confidential information.
• Ability to manage both day-to-day operations as well as project work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team setting.
• Proficiency in data mining/data extraction.
• Demonstrated experience working with and presenting to senior level management.
• Ability to work through uncertainty.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

•  This position requires minimal travel; average travel for this position is 5-10% with some variation based upon the demands of the business imperatives.

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

• No specific work demands.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

*Salary Requirements are between $228,000 - $233,000 based on job-related knowledge, experience, education, and skills demonstrated.  We offer a competitive Compensation & Benefits package including incentive bonus, equity compensation, matching 401(k), medical, dental, vision, commuter, and fertility benefits.

Why You’ll Love Working at Protara 

• Friendly, open, and fun team-oriented culture that values unique & diverse perspectives.
• Company-wide dedication to profoundly impacting patients’ lives.
• Amazing culture whereby our core values and behaviors are shared cross-functionally.
• Flexible working hours/schedule.
• Generous Paid Holidays and Unlimited PTO.

Protara is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. Protara is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, sex or gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Company Overview:

Protara Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company committed to advancing transformative therapies for people with cancer and rare diseases. Protara’s portfolio includes its lead candidate, TARA-002, an investigational cell-based therapy in development for the treatment of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) and lymphatic malformations (LMs). The Company is evaluating TARA-002 in an ongoing Phase 2 trial in NMIBC patients with carcinoma in situ (CIS) who are unresponsive or naïve to treatment with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), as well as a Phase 2 trial in pediatric patients with LMs. Additionally, Protara is developing IV Choline Chloride, an investigational phospholipid substrate replacement for patients on parenteral support who are otherwise unable to meet their choline needs via oral or enteral routes.

Protara was named one of the Best Places to Work by BioSpace, a leading industry news and job source. This honor demonstrates the company’s desirability in the recruitment marketplace, looking at various merits with an emphasis on culture, career growth and development opportunities, leadership and innovation.  Attracting and retaining top talent is integral to building a successful company in biotech, and we are committed to ensuring Protara provides our employees with an exceptional experience throughout their careers, even as we continue to grow.

Job Overview: 

The Executive Director/Vice President Trade, GPO and Patient Services will lead the Market Access team focused on US product distribution. They will work cross-functionally to establish and implement the distribution model that best supports access to Protara medicines while ensuring rapid availability of product to approved customers. From relationship initiation with US 3PL to order to cash implementation the ED/VP, Trade and GPO will lead the implementation for the launch of Protara Therapeutic’s products.  They will also manage the development and implementation of the Specialty Distribution and Specialty Pharmacy networks.  This role will also manage the program development and implementation of programs and contracts with group purchasing organizations (GPOs). This role will collaborate closely with members of Managed Access, Accounting, Legal, Finance, Information Systems, and Government pricing, Quality, and Pharmaceutical Operations.

*Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop, implement and continual evaluation of the Trade Distribution model to meet the needs of Protara customers and patients. Identify any necessary changes or adjustments to the distribution model based upon new products, risk mitigation, and/or regulatory and legislative changes.
• Own relationships with channel partners; leverage available data to identify trends and opportunities to improve distribution efficiencies, address risks and manage budget.
• Oversee returns, adjusting transactions, new customer set-ups, credit limit requests, Trade notifications, and order reviews.
• In partnership with IT, ensure quality of ex-factory sales data.
• Oversee management of relationships and contracts with US Specialty Distributors.
• Partner with Supply Chain to manage product dating and maintain appropriate inventory at 3PLs.
• Liaise with Protara Legal team to ensure compliance to applicable laws and regulations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert as a member of New Product Launch teams.
• Partner with BD and Marketing to evaluate and recommend distribution strategies for new products.
• Oversee Trade policies and procedures, such as orders, returns, replacements, credit/rebill requests, inventory, and chargeback processing.
• Business travel by air, train, or car is required up to 50%

Supervisory Responsibilities: TBD.

 Education/ Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Oncology/Rare Disease market experience; buy and bill product experience.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• 5+ years of experience within Channel, Trade & Distribution; biotech/pharma experience.
• Experience managing a distribution network, preferably including specialty distribution and specialty pharmacies.
• In-depth knowledge of managed care and impact on product access.
• Strong team player that has customer service approach and is solution oriented.
• People management experience.
• Attention to detail and ability to work individually, within a multi-disciplinary team, as well as with external partners and vendors.
• Strong oral and written presentation skills and executive presence.
• Strong vendor management skills.
• Understanding and ability to create appropriate, high-quality documentation.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills with an emphasis on Excel and Powerpoint.

 Preferred Experience:

• Experience designing and implementing distribution strategy for first product to market biotech company.
• Experience establishing 3PL for first product to market biotech company.
• Experience with buy and bill products; medical benefit products.
• Contracting experience with GPOs, hospital systems and private practice providers.
• Leadership experience with a proven record of accomplishments, effectively leading cross functional teams.
• Experience with cross-functional teams in developing and executing strategic business plans.
• Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically to achieve team individual and team goals.
• Strong financial analytical skills including the ability to manage expenses and budget.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to interact with and influence Senior Management, peers, and other functions.
• Excellent listening, time management, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to illustrate potential opportunities for our technologies’ applications.
• Strategic account management, previous experience in developing & implementing attainable account-specific business plans are required, as well as the ability to coach and support others in doing the same.

 Computer Skills:

• Must be proficient in MS Office Suite, with advanced skills in Excel.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: none required

 Other Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and build strong relationships
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task successfully in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are essential
• It is essential that this individual demonstrates the ability to work with highly confidential information.
• Ability to manage both day-to-day operations as well as project work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team setting.
• Proficiency in data mining/data extraction.
• Demonstrated experience working with and presenting to senior level management.
• Ability to work through uncertainty.

 Physical Demands:

 The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

 This position requires travel; average travel for this position is 40-50% with some variation based upon the demands of the business imperatives.

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

 No specific work demands.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

*Salary Requirements are between $315,000 - $320,000 (Executive Director) and $340,000 - $345,000 (Vice President) based on job-related knowledge, experience, education, and skills demonstrated.  We offer a competitive Compensation & Benefits package including incentive bonus, equity compensation, matching 401(k), medical, dental, vision, commuter, and fertility benefits.

Why You’ll Love Working at Protara 

• Friendly, open, and fun team-oriented culture that values unique & diverse perspectives.
• Company-wide dedication to profoundly impacting patients’ lives.
• Amazing culture whereby our core values and behaviors are shared cross-functionally.
• Flexible working hours/schedule.
• Generous Paid Holidays and Unlimited PTO.

Protara is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. Protara is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, sex or gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Company Overview:

Protara is a clinical-stage biotechnology company committed to advancing transformative therapies for people with cancer and rare diseases. Protara’s portfolio includes its lead candidate, TARA-002, an investigational cell-based therapy in development for the treatment of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) and lymphatic malformations (LMs). The Company is evaluating TARA-002 in an ongoing Phase 2 trial in NMIBC patients with carcinoma in situ (CIS) who are unresponsive or naïve to treatment with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), as well as a Phase 2 trial in pediatric patients with LMs. Additionally, Protara is developing IV Choline Chloride, an investigational phospholipid substrate replacement for patients on parenteral support who are otherwise unable to meet their choline needs via oral or enteral routes.

Protara was named one of the Best Places to Work by BioSpace, a leading industry news and job source. This honor demonstrates the company’s desirability in the recruitment marketplace, looking at various merits with an emphasis on culture, career growth and development opportunities, leadership and innovation.  Attracting and retaining top talent is integral to building a successful company in biotech, and we are committed to ensuring Protara provides our employees with an exceptional experience throughout their careers, even as we continue to grow.

Job Overview: 

This position is both a strategic and hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and oversight of clinical data systems and processes across Protara’s multiple clinical development programs.  The Director, Data Management contributes to the long-term success of the function through data-driven strategies, innovation in systems and processes, and strong cross-functional partnerships. Will be responsible for projects that have been contracted with CRO’s and internal projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Development and execution of data quality strategies, risk-based data review plans, and cross-study harmonization.
• Direct the design, testing, validation, and maintenance of clinical databases and electronic data capture (EDC) systems.
• Ensure consistent application of CDM standards, tools (e.g., CDISC, Medidata Rave), and procedures.
• Oversee issues resolution and data integrity across outsourced vendors and internal teams.
• Provide proactive input into clinical protocol design to ensure data collection strategies align with scientific and regulatory requirements.
• Review and contribute to clinical protocols and statistical analysis plans to ensure alignment with data collection objectives; cross-project consistency and standardization of case report forms.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to align timelines and data delivery requirements.
• Participate in cross-functional study teams; influence protocol design, study setup, and data strategy from study start to submission.
• Actively support submission readiness, including data integration and final deliverables for regulatory filings.
• Participate in protocol development, clinical study reports (CSR), and submission activities.
• Manage relationships with CROs and third-party vendors, ensuring alignment with contractual deliverables and performance expectations.
• Establish standards and oversight processes for EDC setup, CRF development, data validation, discrepancy management, and database lock.
• Drive consistency and scalability through implementation of standards (e.g., CDISC/CDASH/SDTM) and SOPs.
• Development and improvement of clinical data management processes and tools.
• Participates in the evaluation of organizational needs, defining resource strategies, and managing departmental budgets and headcount planning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related scientific discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in clinical data management for Director level, 8+ years of progressive experience in clinical data management for Director level, with significant leadership responsibility at a biotech/pharma organization.
• Expert knowledge of clinical data management.
• Deep expertise in industry standards including CDISC/CDASH, SDTM, ICH-GCP, 21 CFR Part 11, and regulatory submission requirements.
• Proven success leading large-scale global studies, vendor oversight and working in both in-house and outsourced models.
• Expertise knowledge and hands on experience with EDC systems (e.g., Medidata Rave, Veeva), clinical systems integration, and risk-based monitoring frameworks required.
• Exceptional leadership, analytical, and excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and executives.
  
  

Computer Skills:

•  Must be proficient in MS Office Suite and EDC systems.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: none required

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and build strong relationships.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task successfully in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are essential
• It is essential that this individual demonstrates the ability to work with highly confidential information.
• Ability to manage both day-to-day operations as well as project work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team setting.
• Demonstrated experience working with and presenting to senior level management.
• Ability to work through uncertainty.

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This position requires minimal travel: average travel for this position is 5-10% with some variation based upon the demands of the business imperatives. 

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• No specific work demands.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

*Salary Requirements are between $225,000 - $230,000 based on job-related knowledge, experience, education, and skills demonstrated.  We offer a competitive Compensation & Benefits package including incentive bonus, equity compensation, matching 401(k), medical, dental, vision, commuter, and fertility benefits.

Why You’ll Love Working at Protara 

• Friendly, open, and fun team-oriented culture that values unique & diverse perspectives.
• Company-wide dedication to profoundly impacting patients’ lives.
• Amazing culture whereby core values and behaviors are shared cross-functionally.
• Flexible working hours/schedule.
• Generous Paid Holidays and Unlimited PTO.

Protara is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. Protara is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, sex or gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Company Overview:

Protara Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company committed to advancing transformative therapies for people with cancer and rare diseases. Protara’s portfolio includes its lead candidate, TARA-002, an investigational cell-based therapy in development for the treatment of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) and lymphatic malformations (LMs). The Company is evaluating TARA-002 in an ongoing Phase 2 trial in NMIBC patients with carcinoma in situ (CIS) who are unresponsive or naïve to treatment with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), as well as a Phase 2 trial in pediatric patients with LMs. Additionally, Protara is developing IV Choline Chloride, an investigational phospholipid substrate replacement for patients on parenteral support who are otherwise unable to meet their choline needs via oral or enteral routes.

Protara was named one of the Best Places to Work by BioSpace, a leading industry news and job source. This honor demonstrates the company’s desirability in the recruitment marketplace, looking at various merits with an emphasis on culture, career growth and development opportunities, leadership and innovation.  Attracting and retaining top talent is integral to building a successful company in biotech, and we are committed to ensuring Protara provides our employees with an exceptional experience throughout their careers, even as we continue to grow.

This role requires on-site presence in our NYC offices at least 2 days per week.                                                        

Job Overview:  

The Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis, provides financial planning and analytical support to the Associate Director, Financial Planning and Analysis and to the broader Finance team. This individual assists in managing the FP&A function and supports the financial aspects of Protara by providing forecasting, business modeling, valuation, financial analysis, and other analytic techniques as needed. The manager will help manage the company’s forecast and cash runway model in Workday Adaptive Planning and share key insights with management. This individual participates in the preparation of Board presentations and supporting materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop financial plan to help the company meet its strategic goals by leading discussions with business owners across the organization and understanding their needs.
• Review company contracts and determine the impact on the company’s working forecast and cash runway.
• Incorporate month-end Actuals into the forecast, including Budget-to-Actuals variance analysis.
• Communicate forecast updates and variances to key stakeholders.
• Work with Business Development to assist in the development of operating and valuation models for new opportunities. In addition, supports the team in due diligence and transaction execution, as appropriate.
• Assist with the preparation of Board presentations and supporting materials.
• Propose and implement best practices for process and reporting enhancements.

 Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field required.
• Minimum of three to five years in a financial planning or accounting role.
• Prior experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated competence to handle a wide range of finance related responsibilities.
• Strong background in forecasting.
• Demonstrable knowledge of financial accounting.

 Computer Skills:

• Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning required; experience with NetSuite preferred.
• Must be proficient in MS Office Suite, with advanced skills in Excel.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None required, CPA preferred.

 Other Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.
• Ability to understand data and transaction flows between systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task successfully in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are essential
• Ability to manage both day-to-day operations as well as project work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team setting.
• Demonstrated experience working with and presenting to senior level management.

 Physical Demands:

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

•  This position requires minimal travel. 

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

•  No specific work demands.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

*Salary Requirements are between $125,000 - $130,000 based on job-related knowledge, experience, education, and skills demonstrated.  We offer a competitive Compensation & Benefits package including incentive bonus, equity compensation, matching 401(k), medical, dental, vision, commuter, and fertility benefits.

Why You’ll Love Working at Protara 

• Friendly, open, and fun team-oriented culture that values unique & diverse perspectives.
• Company-wide dedication to profoundly impacting patients’ lives.
• Amazing culture whereby our core values and behaviors are shared cross-functionally.
• Flexible working hours/schedule.
• Generous Paid Holidays and Unlimited PTO.

Protara is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. Protara is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, sex or gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Company Overview:

Protara Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company committed to advancing transformative therapies for people with cancer and rare diseases. Protara’s portfolio includes its lead candidate, TARA-002, an investigational cell-based therapy in development for the treatment of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) and lymphatic malformations (LMs). The Company is evaluating TARA-002 in an ongoing Phase 2 trial in NMIBC patients with carcinoma in situ (CIS) who are unresponsive or naïve to treatment with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), as well as a Phase 2 trial in pediatric patients with LMs. Additionally, Protara is developing IV Choline Chloride, an investigational phospholipid substrate replacement for patients on parenteral support who are otherwise unable to meet their choline needs via oral or enteral routes.

Protara was named one of the Best Places to Work by BioSpace, a leading industry news and job source. This honor demonstrates the company’s desirability in the recruitment marketplace, looking at various merits with an emphasis on culture, career growth and development opportunities, leadership and innovation.  Attracting and retaining top talent is integral to building a successful company in biotech, and we are committed to ensuring Protara provides our employees with an exceptional experience throughout their careers, even as we continue to grow.

Job Overview: 

The Associate Director, Head of Contracts, will lead and be responsible for organizing, maintaining, and processing contracts efficiently and in accordance with internal policies and guidelines. This role requires someone with strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and prior contracting experience in a pharmaceutical and/or biotech organization.

*This person must be able to come into the NYC office 3 times per week.

 *Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 This role is responsible for:

• Interfacing with Company’s external contracts attorneys and internal business owners to support the negotiation and execution of contracts ensuring adherence to internal company policies. 
• Serve as the primary liaison between third parties and internal departments to address contract-related inquiries and issues.
• Collaborate with finance and legal to develop and maintain processes and procedures (templates, tools, documents, etc.) to ensure proper controls, delegation of authority and efficiency.
• Develop, maintain and communicate contract processes/procedures internally.
• Maintain a robust contract lifecycle management (CLM) system and oversee continuous process improvement.
• Establish scalable processes, templates, and governance frameworks to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to align contract terms with scientific, operational, and business priorities.
• Ensure all contracts comply with relevant regulations (e.g., FDA, EMA, GxP, data privacy, cybersecurity questionnaire, etc.).
• Track contracting KPIs, cycle times, and performance metrics.
• Drive automation, template optimization, and digital contracting tools.
• Ensure timely execution of agreements to support fast‑moving scientific and clinical timelines.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

 Education/ Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in law, business, life sciences, or related field.
• 5+ years of contracting experience, with at least 2 years in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and cross functional stakeholders.
• Experience in both early and late-stage biotech environments.
• Familiarity with CLM systems and digital contracting tools.
• Background supporting global operations and multinational agreements.

Computer Skills:

• Must be proficient in MS Office Suite, with advanced skills in Excel.
• Experience with NetSuite, Workday Adaptive and/or Smartsheet’s is a plus

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: none required

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and build strong relationships
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task successfully in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are essential
• It is essential that this individual demonstrates the ability to work with highly confidential information.
• Ability to manage both day-to-day operations as well as project work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team setting.
• Demonstrated experience working with and presenting to senior level management.
• Ability to work through uncertainty.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This position requires minimal travel; average travel for this position is 5-10% with some variation based upon the demands of the business imperatives.

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

 No specific work demands.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

*Salary Requirements are between $180,000 – 185,000 based on experience and qualifications.  We offer a competitive Compensation & Benefits package including incentive bonus, equity compensation, matching 401(k), medical, dental, vision, commuter, and fertility benefits.

Why You’ll Love Working at Protara 

• Friendly, open, and fun team-oriented culture that values unique & diverse perspectives.
• Company-wide dedication to profoundly impacting patients’ lives.
• Amazing culture whereby our core values and behaviors are shared cross-functionally.
• Flexible working hours/schedule.
• Generous Paid Holidays and Unlimited PTO.

Protara is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. Protara is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, sex or gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.