Senior Manager, Commercial Congress Strategy and Execution
Who We Are:
Cogent Biosciences is a publicly traded biotechnology company dedicated to developing precision therapies for genetically defined diseases. By leveraging validated biology and a rational drug discovery approach, Cogent aims to create real solutions that address the underlying drivers of disease and offer meaningful hope to patient's.
The company’s lead therapeutic candidate, bezuclastinib, is a highly selective tyrosine kinase inhibitor designed to potently target KIT D816V and other mutations in KIT exon 17. These mutations are known drivers of systemic mastocytosis (SM) and advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) - both serious conditions driven by oncogenic KIT signaling. Bezuclastinib is currently being evaluated in multiple registration-directed trials across Non-Advanced SM (NonAdvSM), Advanced SM (AdvSM), and GIST. In July 2025, Cogent announced that its registration-direct SUMMIT trial in patients with NonAdvSM achieved statistical significance across all primary and key secondary endpoints, and the company is on track to file its first New Drug Application for this patient population by the end of 2025. The company also remains on track to announce top-line results for its APEX trial in patients with AdvSM in the second half of 2025 and for its PEAK trial in patients with GIST by the end of 2025. The company also has an ongoing Phase 1 study of its novel internally discovered FGFR2 inhibitor, and the Cogent Research Team is developing a portfolio of novel targeted therapies to help patients fighting other serious, genetically driven diseases targeting mutations in ErbB2, PI3Kα and KRAS.
Through its commitment to precision medicine and targeted innovation, Cogent Biosciences is working to transform the treatment landscape for patients with serious and underserved diseases. By leveraging validated biology and a rational drug discovery approach, Cogent aims to create real solutions that address the underlying drivers of disease. Our culture of inquisitiveness fuels continuous learning and innovation; we challenge assumptions, ask bold questions, and embrace a mindset of discovery to uncover transformative insights.
The Role:
- Develop and implement a centralized congress strategy aligned with brand and franchise imperatives.
- Lead annual congress planning cycles, including sponsorship decisions, booth presence, key onsite events, and omnichannel integration.
- Partner with Medical Affairs, Marketing, Sales, and Compliance to ensure cohesive and compliant congress execution.
- Oversee Tier 1 congresses across priority therapeutic areas, ensuring high-quality delivery of all touchpoints.
- Serve as Project Owner for congress assets (e.g., booth schematics, pre-conference decks) and manage internal review processes (e.g., MLR and other approval processes as required).
- Manage external vendors and agencies to deliver congress experiences on time and within budget.
- Facilitate alignment across medical strategy, field teams, communications, and sponsorships.
- Lead work streams to assess and evolve congress capabilities, vendor partnerships, and ways of working.
- Own congress budget forecasting, PO management, accruals, and financial reporting.
- Develop and implement congress performance measurement frameworks and share insights to optimize future investments.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 5-8 years of experience in pharmaceutical marketing, medical communications, or congress planning.
- Proven track record of leading congress strategy and execution in a highly regulated industry.
- Experience with Veeva Vault or similar promotional review systems.
- Strong strategic thinking and project management capabilities.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
- Financial acumen and experience managing large budgets.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Salary Range:
145,000 - 190,000 $USD
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