Job Title: Senior Medical Science Liaison, Pittsburgh, PAJob Location: United StatesJob Location Type: RemoteJob Contract Type: Full-timeJob Seniority Level:Who We Are Cogent Biosciences is a publicly traded biotechnology company developing real solutions to treat genetically driven diseases. With a focus on rational drug discovery and development, we are leveraging validated biology to advance precision therapies designed to address the true underlying drivers of disease and provide real hope for patients. Cogent’s lead therapeutic candidate, bezuclastinib (CGT9486), is a precision kinase inhibitor designed to selectively and potently inhibit the KIT D816V mutation.This mutation is responsible for driving a rare and serious condition called Systemic Mastocytosis (SM), which can severely impact many different tissues and organs in the body. We are also studying CGT9486 to treat advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), which have a strong dependence on oncogenic KIT signaling. We are currently enrolling two Phase 2 clinical trials for patients with SM and a global Phase 3 trial for GIST patients.The Medical Science Liaison Role The Medical Science Liaison role is focused on our lead clinical development program, bezuclastinib. The primary specialties for outreach and engagement include oncology (solid tumors/sarcoma; Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, GIST), hematology/oncology (across the spectrum of NonAdvanced Systemic Mastocytosis and Advanced Systemic Mastocytosis), and allergy and immunology (NonAdvanced Systemic Mastocytosis), in the assigned territory.In the peri-product-launch period, select MSL/Sr MSL team members will partner with a cross-functional team to develop strategic, scientifically accurate, and balanced value and evidence plans that will be leveraged for scientific discourse in the field with HCPs and may also expand to support of interactions with payer audiences in collaboration with the commercial team.Another important aspect of this role is to partner with team members responsible for Patient Advocacy to ensure the patient’s perspective is appropriately and adequately included in scientific communications to underscore patient goals and objectives that aim to advance care across the healthcare spectrum and, ultimately, to improve health outcomes. Patient-centricity is a core tenet of Cogent’s approach with all stakeholders, both internal and external.The successful MSL/Sr MSL candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with unmet medical needs. This is an amazing time to join Cogent as we move towards the potential commercialization of bezuclastinib.Responsibilities Manage the assigned territory as a scientific and medical expert in the areas of GIST and Systemic Mastocytosis.Support the strategic priorities and imperatives established in collaboration with the cross-functional Medical Affairs and Patient Advocacy team.Develop and implement a territory strategy and engage in compliant, accurate, and data-driven scientific exchange about our clinical development programs.Lead external communication with a range of thought leaders, subject matter experts, and other HCPs.Cultivate a network of experts for Cogent Biosciences disease areas of focus.Assist with the facilitation of investigator-initiated research concepts.Remain current on training and adhere to corporate and healthcare compliance.Establish and implement an educational outreach strategy.Collaborate with the broader Medical Affairs and Patient Advocacy team to support relevant international and national scientific congresses.Report key insights and intelligence from the competitive market landscape.Assist and, at times, lead the scientific onboarding and training of new team members.Foster Cogent’s positive, innovative, and collaborative culture.Be prepared to travel primarily within the assigned territory (typically up to 80%).Qualifications Advanced medical/science degree required (Master’s and/or Doctorate).Medical professional credentials preferred (MD, DO, PhD, DNP, PharmD, other).7+ years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry in Medical Affairs.3+ years of either rare disease or oncology experience strongly preferred.Proven track record in executing compliant collaborations with multi-disciplinary teams.Experience in engaging with and education of managed care (opportunistic).Contemporary and deep knowledge of compliance and regulatory rules.Strong analytical skills in understanding and interpreting scientific and clinical research.Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.Creative problem-solving skills and positive, solutions-oriented mindset.Demonstrated self-starter and team player.Adept and comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment.Previous launch experience strongly preferred.Our Offer To You To attract the very best talent, we offer a generous benefits package that includes competitive pay, performance-based bonus, stock options, insurance coverage (health, dental, life, and disability), competitive time-off, a 401(k) plan, and commuter/parking benefits.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.#J-18808-Ljbffr