Executive Director, Precision Medicine Executives

Cogent Biosciences•Waltham, MA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The E.D., Precision Medicine Executives will serve as a critical member of the Customer Engagement Leadership Team and will have an exciting opportunity to build Cogent’s Precision Medicine Executive organization in preparation for our first product launch. The V.P. Precision Medicine Executives will provide supervision and guidance to a team of Precision Medicine Executives (PMEs) 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). This position will be responsible for hiring, coaching, and developing Cogent’s inaugural PME team.

Requirements

BA/BS or healthcare equivalent degree required
Minimum 15 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 10 years combined experience successfully leading specialty and/or rare disease (Hematology/Oncology preferred) managers and/or representatives required
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute an operating plan and budget at the department level
Collaborative leader and organizationally savvy team player with a history of successfully building, leading, influencing, and motivating high-performance teams to achieve results in direct-line and matrix management settings
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 so team members can advance corporate objectives in service of patients, caregivers, and HCPs
Successful product launch experience required
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

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working across various commercial disciplines (e.g., sales, marketing, market access, operations, etc.) preferred
Prior pharma/biotech start-up experience preferred

Responsibilities

Develop operating plan and budget for Cogent’s Precision Medicine department that supports the short- and long-term objectives of the broader organization
Hire, coach, and develop Cogent’s inaugural PME team prior to FDA approval of Cogent’s innovative medicines
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 across the US to ensure seamless access/availability to Cogent treatments post-FDA approval
Develop and foster an environment where the overall patient, caregiver, and HCP customer experience are prioritized
Ensure that PME team members 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
Completes field coaching report after each working travel session
Plans and conducts effective team meetings
Ensure budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements
Responsible for ensuring the PME team incorporates all appropriate regulatory and legal compliance into their daily activities and business practices