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Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Onsite
Who We Are:
Cogent Biosciences is a publicly traded biotechnology company focused on developing novel precision therapies to treat a broad range of patients with unmet medical needs. Cogent’s lead program, bezuclastinib, is designed to selectively and potently inhibit exon 17 mutations found within the KIT receptor tyrosine kinase, including KIT D816V. KIT D816V is responsible for driving a rare and serious condition called Systemic Mastocytosis, and exon 17 mutations are also found in patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), a type of cancer with strong dependence on oncogenic KIT signaling. Bezuclastinib has exhibited promising initial data across all three trials: APEX in AdvSM, SUMMIT in NonAdvSM and PEAK in GIST, including an encouraging safety profile across 600+ patients in single agent and combination dosing.
The Role:
The Associate Director, Training and Contract Operations holds two core accountabilities that together drive operational excellence across the commercial organization.
The first is direct operational partnership with the Sr. Director, Training & Field Enablement — leading the tactical execution, planning, and governance of commercial training initiatives, field meetings, and enablement programs. This role serves as a critical partner across Sales, Commercial Operations, Marketing, Compliance, Finance, Legal, Procurement, and the People Team to ensure the successful delivery of commercial enablement programs and field-facing events.
The second is ownership of contract operations — facilitating commercial contracts, SOWs, and vendor agreements on behalf of the broader commercial organization as they move through the review and approval lifecycle. This role shepherds, coordinates, and facilitates our commercial contracts ensuring contracts are complete, correctly routed and moving efficiently through the review and approval process.
The balance of time and focus between these two accountabilities will flex based on business need, launch timelines, and organizational priorities. The ideal candidate is a highly organized and influential leader who excels at tactical execution, managing complex vendors and event portfolios, and driving operational excellence through effective cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities:
Training & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Meeting Planning & Event Operations
Central Coordination & Facilitation
CLM, Efficiency & Enablement
Qualifications:
Salary Range:
$185,000- $220,000USD
Waltham, MA: Our headquarters is located in the Greater Boston life sciences community, with an open, collaborative office environment designed to support teamwork and connection. Employees benefit from convenient on-site amenities, including free on-site parking and gym facilities in the building.
Boulder, CO: Our Boulder location is home to Cogent’s discovery research organization and a key scientific hub with strong leadership based on site. Situated in the greater Denver-Boulder biopharmaceutical corridor, this office plays a central role in advancing our discovery efforts and pipeline.
Our Offer To You
At Cogent Biosciences, we offer a competitive salary, bonus, and ongoing stock awards, alongside a benefits package that sets us apart. We cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your family, and help reduce out-of-pocket costs by funding up to 75% of in-network deductibles. Our benefits also include a 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, and company-paid short-term disability coverage for up to 20 weeks. Additional perks like wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and inclusive family-forming support help you thrive at work and beyond.
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. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
