Area Director – Field Medical Affairs

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🕒 April 15

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CultureHQ

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1 - 10 employees

Founded 2017

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📋 Description

• 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

🎯 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), 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%)

🏖️ Benefits

• 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