• Recruit, hire, develop, and retain a high‑performing, best‑in‑class MSL Field Team
• Develop and execute the Field Medical Affairs strategy for the assigned Area in collaboration with the complementary Area Director, Medical Affairs leadership, and cross‑functional partners, ensuring alignment with corporate and program objectives
• Set clear individual and team goals, establish performance expectations, and hold team members accountable for consistent execution
• Provide strategic guidance and oversight of regional and territory‑level medical plans, ensuring structural consistency while enabling territory‑specific customization
• Oversee field operations, infrastructure, and systems to ensure high‑quality, consistent documentation and reporting, including medical and scientific field insights, competitive intelligence, and KOL/HCP engagement and development
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members through ongoing feedback, field observation, performance reviews, and development planning
• Ensure consistent training and continuing education to maintain strong scientific expertise, compliant field engagement, and readiness to support cross‑functional education as internal subject matter experts
• Foster a collaborative, high‑trust team environment and serve as a strong Medical Affairs partner across internal functions
• Demonstrate and model excellence in communicating complex scientific and clinical information across diverse audiences and formats
• Represent Cogent Biosciences at key scientific meetings and congresses, providing leadership and clarity on MSL roles, responsibilities, and coverage
• Manage headcount and operational budgets in alignment with approved plans, partnering closely with Finance and Medical Operations on forecasting and adjustments as needed

Qualifications:

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, RN‑NP, MS‑CGC)
• 15+ years of biopharmaceutical industry experience in relevant therapeutic areas (e.g., hematology, oncology, allergy/immunology, rare disease), including 10+ years in a field‑based role (sales and/or medical)
• 10+ years of experience leading MSL Field Teams, including through pre‑launch and commercial launch environments
• Proven people leadership experience with a strong track record in hiring, coaching, developing, and retaining high‑performing teams
• Demonstrated ability to align individual and team objectives to broaden business strategies and ensure consistent execution across field teams
• Experience ensuring high‑quality, consistent insight capture and KOL/HCP development documentation within CRM and medical insight systems
• Ability to synthesize and communicate field insights, trends, and opportunities clearly and consistently to inform business and medical strategy
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to operate compliantly in fast‑paced, evolving environments
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional partners
• Experience partnering with commercial field leadership (e.g., Regional Business Directors) to align territory strategy, roles, and execution while maintaining Medical Affairs independence
• Strong scientific and clinical acumen with the ability to communicate complex data to external experts and mentor MSLs on effective field engagement
• Demonstrated composure, sound judgment, and leadership presence in challenging or ambiguous situations
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the United States (≥50%)

Salary Range:

$250k - $295k USD 

• Recruit, hire, develop, and retain a high‑performing, best‑in‑class MSL Field Team
• Develop and execute the Field Medical Affairs strategy for the assigned Area in collaboration with the complementary Area Director, Medical Affairs leadership, and cross‑functional partners, ensuring alignment with corporate and program objectives
• Set clear individual and team goals, establish performance expectations, and hold team members accountable for consistent execution
• Provide strategic guidance and oversight of regional and territory‑level medical plans, ensuring structural consistency while enabling territory‑specific customization
• Oversee field operations, infrastructure, and systems to ensure high‑quality, consistent documentation and reporting, including medical and scientific field insights, competitive intelligence, and KOL/HCP engagement and development
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members through ongoing feedback, field observation, performance reviews, and development planning
• Ensure consistent training and continuing education to maintain strong scientific expertise, compliant field engagement, and readiness to support cross‑functional education as internal subject matter experts
• Foster a collaborative, high‑trust team environment and serve as a strong Medical Affairs partner across internal functions
• Demonstrate and model excellence in communicating complex scientific and clinical information across diverse audiences and formats
• Represent Cogent Biosciences at key scientific meetings and congresses, providing leadership and clarity on MSL roles, responsibilities, and coverage
• Manage headcount and operational budgets in alignment with approved plans, partnering closely with Finance and Medical Operations on forecasting and adjustments as needed

Qualifications:

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, RN‑NP, MS‑CGC)
• 15+ years of biopharmaceutical industry experience in relevant therapeutic areas (e.g., hematology, oncology, allergy/immunology, rare disease), including 10+ years in a field‑based role (sales and/or medical)
• 10+ years of experience leading MSL Field Teams, including through pre‑launch and commercial launch environments
• Proven people leadership experience with a strong track record in hiring, coaching, developing, and retaining high‑performing teams
• Demonstrated ability to align individual and team objectives to broaden business strategies and ensure consistent execution across field teams
• Experience ensuring high‑quality, consistent insight capture and KOL/HCP development documentation within CRM and medical insight systems
• Ability to synthesize and communicate field insights, trends, and opportunities clearly and consistently to inform business and medical strategy
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to operate compliantly in fast‑paced, evolving environments
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional partners
• Experience partnering with commercial field leadership (e.g., Regional Business Directors) to align territory strategy, roles, and execution while maintaining Medical Affairs independence
• Strong scientific and clinical acumen with the ability to communicate complex data to external experts and mentor MSLs on effective field engagement
• Demonstrated composure, sound judgment, and leadership presence in challenging or ambiguous situations
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the United States (≥50%)

Salary Range:

$250k - $295k USD 

Patient & Caregiver Education

• Deliver disease state and treatment education to patients, caregivers, and community members in both live and virtual settings.
• Facilitate educational programs, webinars, 1:1 meetings and small-group discussions designed to increase disease understanding and patient confidence.
• Translate complex clinical information into clear, relatable, and patient-friendly conversations.
• Serve as a compassionate and knowledgeable resource for individuals navigating the challenges of rare diseases and cancers.

Community Engagement

• Build trusted relationships within the SM and GIST patient communities.
• Support patient advocacy events, educational forums, and community meetings.
• Collaborate with advocacy organizations, healthcare organizations, and community stakeholders to expand educational outreach.

Program Delivery

• Execute educational programming aligned with company strategy and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate and host patient education events, including virtual webinars and in-person programs.
• Ensure all educational materials and discussions adhere to regulatory and compliance standards.

Patient Insights & Collaboration

• Capture patient and caregiver insights from field interactions and share them with cross-functional partners.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams including Patient Advocacy, Marketing, Sales, and Patient Support Services to ensure alignment.
• Provide field perspective on patient needs, barriers to care, and community trends.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of interactions and program activity within CRM systems.
• Ensure strict adherence to privacy regulations and company policies.
• Represent the organization with professionalism, integrity, and empathy in all interactions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; clinical background (RN, NP, PA, PharmD, MSW, or similar) preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in patient education, nurse educator roles, patient services, or similar patient-facing roles in pharma/biotech.
• New product launch experience preferred.
• Experience in rare disease, oncology, or specialty medicine strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex medical concepts clearly and empathetically to a patient audience.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills in both virtual and live environments.
• Ability to build trust with patients, caregivers, and advocacy communities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage a field territory independently.
• Technologically proficient with CRM systems and virtual engagement platforms.
• Bilingual language skills are a plus

Travel

• U.S. Field-based role with possible 50–70% travel, including evenings or occasional weekends for patient events.

Salary Range:

$190,000 - 225,000 USD 

Patient & Caregiver Education

• Deliver disease state and treatment education to patients, caregivers, and community members in both live and virtual settings.
• Facilitate educational programs, webinars, 1:1 meetings and small-group discussions designed to increase disease understanding and patient confidence.
• Translate complex clinical information into clear, relatable, and patient-friendly conversations.
• Serve as a compassionate and knowledgeable resource for individuals navigating the challenges of rare diseases and cancers.

Community Engagement

• Build trusted relationships within the SM and GIST patient communities.
• Support patient advocacy events, educational forums, and community meetings.
• Collaborate with advocacy organizations, healthcare organizations, and community stakeholders to expand educational outreach.

Program Delivery

• Execute educational programming aligned with company strategy and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate and host patient education events, including virtual webinars and in-person programs.
• Ensure all educational materials and discussions adhere to regulatory and compliance standards.

Patient Insights & Collaboration

• Capture patient and caregiver insights from field interactions and share them with cross-functional partners.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams including Patient Advocacy, Marketing, Sales, and Patient Support Services to ensure alignment.
• Provide field perspective on patient needs, barriers to care, and community trends.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of interactions and program activity within CRM systems.
• Ensure strict adherence to privacy regulations and company policies.
• Represent the organization with professionalism, integrity, and empathy in all interactions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; clinical background (RN, NP, PA, PharmD, MSW, or similar) preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in patient education, nurse educator roles, patient services, or similar patient-facing roles in pharma/biotech.
• New product launch experience preferred.
• Experience in rare disease, oncology, or specialty medicine strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex medical concepts clearly and empathetically to a patient audience.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills in both virtual and live environments.
• Ability to build trust with patients, caregivers, and advocacy communities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage a field territory independently.
• Technologically proficient with CRM systems and virtual engagement platforms.
• Bilingual language skills are a plus

Travel

• U.S. Field-based role with possible 50–70% travel, including evenings or occasional weekends for patient events.

Salary Range:

$190,000 - 225,000 USD 

Patient & Caregiver Education

• Deliver disease state and treatment education to patients, caregivers, and community members in both live and virtual settings.
• Facilitate educational programs, webinars, 1:1 meetings and small-group discussions designed to increase disease understanding and patient confidence.
• Translate complex clinical information into clear, relatable, and patient-friendly conversations.
• Serve as a compassionate and knowledgeable resource for individuals navigating the challenges of rare diseases and cancers.

Community Engagement

• Build trusted relationships within the SM and GIST patient communities.
• Support patient advocacy events, educational forums, and community meetings.
• Collaborate with advocacy organizations, healthcare organizations, and community stakeholders to expand educational outreach.

Program Delivery

• Execute educational programming aligned with company strategy and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate and host patient education events, including virtual webinars and in-person programs.
• Ensure all educational materials and discussions adhere to regulatory and compliance standards.

Patient Insights & Collaboration

• Capture patient and caregiver insights from field interactions and share them with cross-functional partners.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams including Patient Advocacy, Marketing, Sales, and Patient Support Services to ensure alignment.
• Provide field perspective on patient needs, barriers to care, and community trends.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of interactions and program activity within CRM systems.
• Ensure strict adherence to privacy regulations and company policies.
• Represent the organization with professionalism, integrity, and empathy in all interactions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; clinical background (RN, NP, PA, PharmD, MSW, or similar) preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in patient education, nurse educator roles, patient services, or similar patient-facing roles in pharma/biotech.
• New product launch experience preferred.
• Experience in rare disease, oncology, or specialty medicine strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex medical concepts clearly and empathetically to a patient audience.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills in both virtual and live environments.
• Ability to build trust with patients, caregivers, and advocacy communities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage a field territory independently.
• Technologically proficient with CRM systems and virtual engagement platforms.
• Bilingual language skills are a plus

Travel

• U.S. Field-based role with possible 50–70% travel, including evenings or occasional weekends for patient events.

Salary Range:

$190,000 - 225,000 USD 

Patient & Caregiver Education

• Deliver disease state and treatment education to patients, caregivers, and community members in both live and virtual settings.
• Facilitate educational programs, webinars, 1:1 meetings and small-group discussions designed to increase disease understanding and patient confidence.
• Translate complex clinical information into clear, relatable, and patient-friendly conversations.
• Serve as a compassionate and knowledgeable resource for individuals navigating the challenges of rare diseases and cancers.

Community Engagement

• Build trusted relationships within the SM and GIST patient communities.
• Support patient advocacy events, educational forums, and community meetings.
• Collaborate with advocacy organizations, healthcare organizations, and community stakeholders to expand educational outreach.

Program Delivery

• Execute educational programming aligned with company strategy and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate and host patient education events, including virtual webinars and in-person programs.
• Ensure all educational materials and discussions adhere to regulatory and compliance standards.

Patient Insights & Collaboration

• Capture patient and caregiver insights from field interactions and share them with cross-functional partners.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams including Patient Advocacy, Marketing, Sales, and Patient Support Services to ensure alignment.
• Provide field perspective on patient needs, barriers to care, and community trends.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of interactions and program activity within CRM systems.
• Ensure strict adherence to privacy regulations and company policies.
• Represent the organization with professionalism, integrity, and empathy in all interactions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; clinical background (RN, NP, PA, PharmD, MSW, or similar) preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in patient education, nurse educator roles, patient services, or similar patient-facing roles in pharma/biotech.
• New product launch experience preferred.
• Experience in rare disease, oncology, or specialty medicine strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex medical concepts clearly and empathetically to a patient audience.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills in both virtual and live environments.
• Ability to build trust with patients, caregivers, and advocacy communities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage a field territory independently.
• Technologically proficient with CRM systems and virtual engagement platforms.
• Bilingual language skills are a plus

Travel

• U.S. Field-based role with possible 50–70% travel, including evenings or occasional weekends for patient events.

Salary Range:

$190,000 - 225,000 USD 

Patient & Caregiver Education

• Deliver disease state and treatment education to patients, caregivers, and community members in both live and virtual settings.
• Facilitate educational programs, webinars, 1:1 meetings and small-group discussions designed to increase disease understanding and patient confidence.
• Translate complex clinical information into clear, relatable, and patient-friendly conversations.
• Serve as a compassionate and knowledgeable resource for individuals navigating the challenges of rare diseases and cancers.

Community Engagement

• Build trusted relationships within the SM and GIST patient communities.
• Support patient advocacy events, educational forums, and community meetings.
• Collaborate with advocacy organizations, healthcare organizations, and community stakeholders to expand educational outreach.

Program Delivery

• Execute educational programming aligned with company strategy and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate and host patient education events, including virtual webinars and in-person programs.
• Ensure all educational materials and discussions adhere to regulatory and compliance standards.

Patient Insights & Collaboration

• Capture patient and caregiver insights from field interactions and share them with cross-functional partners.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams including Patient Advocacy, Marketing, Sales, and Patient Support Services to ensure alignment.
• Provide field perspective on patient needs, barriers to care, and community trends.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of interactions and program activity within CRM systems.
• Ensure strict adherence to privacy regulations and company policies.
• Represent the organization with professionalism, integrity, and empathy in all interactions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; clinical background (RN, NP, PA, PharmD, MSW, or similar) preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in patient education, nurse educator roles, patient services, or similar patient-facing roles in pharma/biotech.
• New product launch experience preferred.
• Experience in rare disease, oncology, or specialty medicine strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex medical concepts clearly and empathetically to a patient audience.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills in both virtual and live environments.
• Ability to build trust with patients, caregivers, and advocacy communities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage a field territory independently.
• Technologically proficient with CRM systems and virtual engagement platforms.
• Bilingual language skills are a plus

Travel

• U.S. Field-based role with possible 50–70% travel, including evenings or occasional weekends for patient events.

Salary Range:

$190,000 - 225,000 USD 

Patient & Caregiver Education

• Deliver disease state and treatment education to patients, caregivers, and community members in both live and virtual settings.
• Facilitate educational programs, webinars, 1:1 meetings and small-group discussions designed to increase disease understanding and patient confidence.
• Translate complex clinical information into clear, relatable, and patient-friendly conversations.
• Serve as a compassionate and knowledgeable resource for individuals navigating the challenges of rare diseases and cancers.

Community Engagement

• Build trusted relationships within the SM and GIST patient communities.
• Support patient advocacy events, educational forums, and community meetings.
• Collaborate with advocacy organizations, healthcare organizations, and community stakeholders to expand educational outreach.

Program Delivery

• Execute educational programming aligned with company strategy and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate and host patient education events, including virtual webinars and in-person programs.
• Ensure all educational materials and discussions adhere to regulatory and compliance standards.

Patient Insights & Collaboration

• Capture patient and caregiver insights from field interactions and share them with cross-functional partners.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams including Patient Advocacy, Marketing, Sales, and Patient Support Services to ensure alignment.
• Provide field perspective on patient needs, barriers to care, and community trends.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of interactions and program activity within CRM systems.
• Ensure strict adherence to privacy regulations and company policies.
• Represent the organization with professionalism, integrity, and empathy in all interactions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; clinical background (RN, NP, PA, PharmD, MSW, or similar) preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in patient education, nurse educator roles, patient services, or similar patient-facing roles in pharma/biotech.
• New product launch experience preferred.
• Experience in rare disease, oncology, or specialty medicine strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex medical concepts clearly and empathetically to a patient audience.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills in both virtual and live environments.
• Ability to build trust with patients, caregivers, and advocacy communities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage a field territory independently.
• Technologically proficient with CRM systems and virtual engagement platforms.
• Bilingual language skills are a plus

Travel

• U.S. Field-based role with possible 50–70% travel, including evenings or occasional weekends for patient events.

Salary Range:

$190,000 - 225,000 USD 

• Manage the assigned territory as a scientific and medical expert in GIST and Systemic Mastocytosis.
• Help shape marketing strategy by translating complex scientific data into actionable clinical insights, identifying unmet needs through KOL engagement, and mapping the therapeutic landscape to guide product positioning.
• Support strategic priorities developed in collaboration with Medical Affairs and Patient Advocacy, aligned with corporate goals and ongoing clinical development and commercialization activities.
• Develop and execute a territory strategy aligned with regional business objectives while ensuring compliant, accurate, data-driven scientific exchange.
• Lead scientific engagement with thought leaders, subject matter experts, investigators, and HCPs to gather insights on clinical practice, scientific developments, and competitive trends. Cultivate peer-to-peer relationships with top-tier scientific and medical experts (KOLs).
• Build and maintain a strong network of experts; implement thought-leader development plans; increase awareness of Cogent, bezuclastinib, and the pipeline.
• Facilitate investigator-initiated research and real-world evidence proposals aligned with the Lifecycle Management Team.
• Support the Market Access team in delivering educational programs and resources on an as needed basis.
• Support Clinical Development to identify clinical trial sites as needed.
• Collaborate with Research and Scientific Affairs to identify and engage KOLs with interest in pipeline programs as needed.
• Demonstrate proactive, innovative thinking to support regional and corporate objectives.
• Maintain required training and adhere to all compliance standards for scientific interactions and safety reporting.
• Develop and implement educational outreach strategies including advisory boards, lunch-and-learns, roundtables, grand rounds, and encore presentations.
• Support scientific congresses through booth staffing, session coverage, competitive intelligence gathering, and meeting coordination.
• Monitor competitive activities and trends; communicate insights across U.S. and global teams.
• Lead onboarding and ongoing training for new Medical Affairs, Commercial, and cross-functional colleagues.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative culture.
• Complete administrative tasks accurately and on time; ensure consistent CRM documentation and insights reporting.
• Travel up to approximately 80% within the assigned territory.

Qualifications:

• Advanced medical or scientific degree required (Master’s or Doctorate).
• Medical professional credentials preferred (MD, DO, PhD, DNP, PharmD, etc.).
• 7+ years of biotech or pharmaceutical Medical Affairs experience, including commercial launch experience.
• 3+ years of hematology/oncology experience required; mastocytosis or MPN/MDS, and/or allergy/immunology experience preferred.
• Has demonstrated success in supporting product launch(es)
• Established relationships with KOLs and HCPs in SM and/or GIST preferred.
• Demonstrated success collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in small- to mid-size biopharma.
• Experience engaging relevant Market Access scientific teams preferred.
• Strong understanding of healthcare compliance and regulatory standards.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret scientific literature and clinical data.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Creative problem-solving ability and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Highly adaptable, energetic, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Salary Range:

$205,000 - 240,000 USD 

• Manage the assigned territory as a scientific and medical expert in GIST and Systemic Mastocytosis.
• Help shape marketing strategy by translating complex scientific data into actionable clinical insights, identifying unmet needs through KOL engagement, and mapping the therapeutic landscape to guide product positioning.
• Support strategic priorities developed in collaboration with Medical Affairs and Patient Advocacy, aligned with corporate goals and ongoing clinical development and commercialization activities.
• Develop and execute a territory strategy aligned with regional business objectives while ensuring compliant, accurate, data-driven scientific exchange.
• Lead scientific engagement with thought leaders, subject matter experts, investigators, and HCPs to gather insights on clinical practice, scientific developments, and competitive trends. Cultivate peer-to-peer relationships with top-tier scientific and medical experts (KOLs).
• Build and maintain a strong network of experts; implement thought-leader development plans; increase awareness of Cogent, bezuclastinib, and the pipeline.
• Facilitate investigator-initiated research and real-world evidence proposals aligned with the Lifecycle Management Team.
• Support the Market Access team in delivering educational programs and resources on an as needed basis.
• Support Clinical Development to identify clinical trial sites as needed.
• Collaborate with Research and Scientific Affairs to identify and engage KOLs with interest in pipeline programs as needed.
• Demonstrate proactive, innovative thinking to support regional and corporate objectives.
• Maintain required training and adhere to all compliance standards for scientific interactions and safety reporting.
• Develop and implement educational outreach strategies including advisory boards, lunch-and-learns, roundtables, grand rounds, and encore presentations.
• Support scientific congresses through booth staffing, session coverage, competitive intelligence gathering, and meeting coordination.
• Monitor competitive activities and trends; communicate insights across U.S. and global teams.
• Lead onboarding and ongoing training for new Medical Affairs, Commercial, and cross-functional colleagues.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative culture.
• Complete administrative tasks accurately and on time; ensure consistent CRM documentation and insights reporting.
• Travel up to approximately 80% within the assigned territory.

Qualifications:

• Advanced medical or scientific degree required (Master’s or Doctorate).
• Medical professional credentials preferred (MD, DO, PhD, DNP, PharmD, etc.).
• 7+ years of biotech or pharmaceutical Medical Affairs experience, including commercial launch experience.
• 3+ years of hematology/oncology experience required; mastocytosis or MPN/MDS, and/or allergy/immunology experience preferred.
• Has demonstrated success in supporting product launch(es)
• Established relationships with KOLs and HCPs in SM and/or GIST preferred.
• Demonstrated success collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in small- to mid-size biopharma.
• Experience engaging relevant Market Access scientific teams preferred.
• Strong understanding of healthcare compliance and regulatory standards.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret scientific literature and clinical data.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Creative problem-solving ability and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Highly adaptable, energetic, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Salary Range:

$205,000 - 240,000 USD