Precision Medicine Executive - Midwest

Cogent Biosciences, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 245,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision premiums

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Family-forming support

Job summary

Cogent Biosciences is seeking a Precision Medicine Executive (PME) to embed within leading U.S. healthcare systems as a hybrid Regional Diagnostic Expert and Thought Leader Liaison.

You will manage KOLs, build educational platforms, and support cross-functional teams across Marketing, Medical, Analytics, and Legal to enable a successful product launch. You will collaborate with national and regional KOLs, regional teams, and field colleagues to drive strategy, access, and execution while

Qualifications

• BA/BS or healthcare equivalent degree required.
• 8+ years of pharmaceutical, biotech, and/or medical experience with strong marketplace knowledge.
• 5+ years combined experience in specialty and/or rare disease (Hematology/Oncology preferred).
• Proven ability to access and influence C/D‑suite level customers.
• Collaborative and organizationally savvy team player in a matrixed setting.
• Strong negotiation, partnering, and influencing skills; manage external partnerships.
• Prior experience in large accounts/hospitals; navigate complex environments to advance objectives.
• Successful product launch experience; prior pharma/biotech startup and diagnostic/precision medicine experience preferred.
• Technologically savvy; leverage data/analytics daily to drive results.
• Ability to travel frequently (overnight).

Responsibilities

• Work with Cogent stakeholders to align strategies and execute key tactics.
• Engage external HCP stakeholders at major systems/labs across the US for post-FDA access.
• Identify, profile, cultivate and maintain long-term KOL relationships.
• Plan and execute KOL engagements at conferences and field events in a compliant manner.
• Identify novel programming and venues where Cogent should invest to advance objectives.
• Foster patient, caregiver, and HCP customer experiences across channels.
• Differentiate Cogent’s value in target systems and ensure launch readiness.
• Collaborate with internal teams to execute business plans and support field colleagues.

Skills

KOL management

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Launch experience

Travel readiness

Education

BA/BS or healthcare equivalent

Job description

Who We Are:

Cogent Biosciences is a publicly traded biotechnology company focused on developing novel precision therapies to treat a broad range of patients with unmet medical needs. Cogent’s lead program, bezuclastinib, is designed to selectively and potently inhibit exon 17 mutations found within the KIT receptor tyrosine kinase, including KIT D816V. KIT D816V is responsible for driving a rare and serious condition called Systemic Mastocytosis, and exon 17 mutations are also found in patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), a type of cancer with strong dependence on oncogenic KIT signaling. Bezuclastinib has exhibited promising initial data across all three trials: APEX in AdvSM, SUMMIT in NonAdvSM and PEAK in GIST, including an encouraging safety profile across 600+ patients in single agent and combination dosing.

The Role:

The Precision Medicine Executive (PME) will serve as a critical member of the Customer Engagement Team and will have an exciting opportunity within Cogent’s Precision Medicine organization as we prepare for our first product launch. The Precision Medicine Executive (PME) is charged with embedding Cogent within some of the most influential healthcare systems across the United States. The Cogent PME role is best described as a hybrid Regional Diagnostic Expert and Thought Leader Liaison (TLL). Cogent PMEs are responsible for regional diagnostic expertise/ initiatives and KOL management.

The Precision Medicine Executive must possess a high level of clinical and customer knowledge. They must have experience with both field and headquarters protocols/procedures. Additionally, they should have experience engaging healthcare professionals to build educational platforms that inform the execution of current and future brand/disease-state strategies.

The PMEs will work closely with national and regional Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to ensure Cogent’s cross-functional commercial strategy is understood and resourced appropriately. In addition to Customer Engagement and Commercial Learning & Development personnel, the PME will work in close collaboration with field and home office-based stakeholders in Marketing, Commercial Operations & Analytics, Market Access & Trade, Medical Science/Affairs, and Legal & Compliance, among others.

Behaviors that are critical for success in this role are collaboration, communication, planning, relationship building, and the ability to execute tactical initiatives and provide timely feedback. PMEs will report to the ED, National Precision Medicine Executives.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with multiple Cogent stakeholders inside and outside the commercial organization to ensure strategic alignment and execution of key strategies/tactics to advance overall business objectives.

• Partner with external HCP stakeholders at key healthcare systems/Labs across the US to ensure seamless access/availability to Cogent treatments post-FDA approval.

• Identify, profile, cultivate and maintain long-term relationships with KOLs.

• Plan and execute KOL engagements and executive encounters at local, regional, and national conferences; POAs; field visits, and other venues in a compliant manner.

• Identify and prioritize novel programming, venues, etc. where Cogent should invest to advance overall business objectives.

• Develop and foster an environment where the overall patient, caregiver, and HCP customer experience are prioritized.

• Become embedded in target healthcare systems by differentiating themselves from competitors through delivering consistent value.

• Adapt quickly to needs/adjustments necessitated by launch preparations and contribute to supporting both corporate and field-based colleagues in navigating a dynamic and evolving market to achieve and exceed expected results in a complex specialty environment.

• Partner cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to execute / pull-through business plans and serve as a critical member of the Customer Engagement team.

• Develop and maintain all account/contact details within CRM.

• Ensure budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.

• Incorporate all appropriate regulatory and legal compliance into daily activities and business practices.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS or healthcare equivalent degree required.

• Minimum 8+ years of previous pharmaceutical, biotech, and/or medical experience with a strong knowledge of the pharmaceutical marketplace and deep understanding of industry and broader trends in the healthcare landscape.

• Minimum of 5+ years combined experience in specialty and/or rare disease (Hematology/Oncology preferred)

• Proven ability to access and influence C/D‑Suite level customers.

• Collaborative and organizationally savvy team player with a history of success in a matrixed setting.

• Strong negotiation, partnering, and influencing skills; demonstrated ability to effectively manage business relationships with external strategic partners.

• Prior experience working in large accounts and/or hospitals required. Expert at navigating complexities and removing barriers to advance corporate objectives in service of patients, caregivers, and HCPs.

• Successful product launch experience required.

• Prior pharma/biotech start-up experience preferred.

• Prior Diagnostic/Precision medicine experience preferred.

• Technologically savvy and committed to leveraging data and advanced analytics daily to drive business results.

• Ability to travel on a frequent overnight basis, with occasional weekend travel, depending on business needs.

Salary Range:

$245,000 to $285,000 USD

Target Bonus: 20%

Exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Our Locations

Waltham, MA: Ourheadquarters is located in the GreaterBostonlife sciencescommunity, withan open, collaborative office environment designedto support teamwork and connection. Employeesbenefitfrom convenient on-site amenities, including freeon-site parking and gym facilities in the building.

Boulder, CO:Our Boulder location is home toCogent’sdiscovery research organization and a key scientific hub with strong leadershipbased on site. Situated in the greater Denver-Boulderbiopharmaceutical corridor, this office playsa central rolein advancing our discovery efforts andpipeline.

Our OfferToYou

• We cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your family, and help reduce out-of-pocket costs by funding up to 75% of in-network deductibles.
• Our benefits also include a 401(k) match with immediate vesting, generous paid time off, 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, paid family and medical leave for all employees regardless of location, and company-paid short-term disability coverage for up to 20 weeks.
• Additional perks like wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and inclusive family-forming support help you thrive at work and beyond.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to have a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and businessneed.