Area Director, Field Medical Affairs (west)

Cogentbiosciences

Remote
Base: $250k - $295k usd; bonus/equity: 25% target ...
Remote
Scientific exchange and medical education
Engage key opinion leaders (kols)
Develop and execute field medical affairs strategy
Cogent Biosciences is seeking an Area Director for Field Medical Affairs to lead a team of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) focused on advancing their lead therapy, bezuclastinib, for various oncological conditions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, particularly in leadership roles within field-based settings

Job Summary

  • The Area Director, Field Medical Affairs will lead one of two U.S. regions (East or West) within Cogent Biosciences’ Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Field Team.
  • This role provides strategic and people leadership to a field‑based medical organization responsible for advancing scientific understanding of bezuclastinib, Cogent’s lead precision‑therapy program.
  • The Area Director is responsible for managing, developing, and mentoring a high‑performing MSL team that serves on the front lines of scientific exchange and medical education.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Cogent Biosciences is seeking an Area Director for Field Medical Affairs to lead a team of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) focused on advancing their lead therapy, bezuclastinib, for various oncological conditions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, particularly in leadership roles within field-based settings.

Salary

Base: $250k - $295k USD; Bonus/Equity: 25% Target Bonus; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Scientific exchange and medical education
  • Engage Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)
  • Develop and execute Field Medical Affairs strategy
  • Manage and mentor MSL team
  • Synthesize and communicate field insights

Nice-to-have

  • Foster collaborative team environment
  • Model excellence in communication
  • Composure and sound judgment

Key Requirements

  • Advanced scientific or clinical degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, RN-NP, MS-CGC)
  • 15+ years biopharmaceutical industry experience
  • 10+ years in a field-based role
  • 10+ years leading MSL Field Teams
  • Willingness to travel extensively (≥50%)

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