Area Director, Field Medical Affairs – East

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Area Director leading MSL Field Team at Cogent Biosciences to advance scientific understanding of bezuclastinib. Overseeing and mentoring a high-performing team in field medical affairs.

Responsibilities:

  • Recruit, hire, develop, and retain a high-performing MSL Field Team
  • Develop and execute the Field Medical Affairs strategy
  • Set clear individual and team goals
  • Provide strategic guidance and oversight of regional and territory-level medical plans
  • Oversee field operations and systems
  • Coach, mentor, and develop team members
  • Ensure consistent training and continuing education
  • Foster a collaborative, high-trust team environment
  • Demonstrate excellence in communicating complex scientific information
  • Represent Cogent Biosciences at key scientific meetings and congresses
  • Manage headcount and operational budgets

Requirements:

  • 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)
  • 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
  • Demonstrated ability to align individual and team objectives
  • Experience ensuring high-quality, consistent insight capture
  • Ability to synthesize and communicate field insights
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners
  • Experience partnering with commercial field leadership
  • Strong scientific and clinical acumen
  • Demonstrated composure, sound judgment, and leadership presence
  • Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the United States (≥50%)

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Target Bonus: 25%
  • 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your family
  • Funding up to 75% of in-network deductibles
  • 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