VP/Executive Director, Precision Medicine Executives

Cogent Biosciences • Waltham, MA

4d • $290,000 - $335,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Cogent Biosciences is seeking a VP/Executive Director, Precision Medicine Executives to build and lead their Precision Medicine Executive organization in preparation for their first product launch. This role is a critical member of the Customer Engagement Leadership Team and will supervise and guide a team of Precision Medicine Executives (PMEs). PMEs are responsible for embedding Cogent within influential healthcare systems across the United States, acting as a hybrid Regional Diagnostic Expert and Thought Leader Liaison. The position involves hiring, coaching, and developing the inaugural PME team, ensuring seamless access and availability of Cogent treatments post-FDA approval, and fostering an environment that prioritizes the patient, caregiver, and HCP customer experience. The role requires adapting to launch preparations, supporting colleagues, and ensuring the PME team delivers consistent value to become embedded in target healthcare systems.

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

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus
• Ongoing stock awards
• 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums covered for employee and family
• Up to 75% of in-network deductibles funded
• 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
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage for up to 20 weeks
• Wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Inclusive family-forming support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Associate degree