Area Director, Field Medical Affairs (West)

• 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

Qualifications:

• 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%)

Salary Range:

$250k - $295k USD