Senior Medical Science Liaison - West Region (Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, Mountain States {Idaho, Utah, Montana, Wyoming})

The role

The Senior Medical Science Liaison will serve as a senior field-based scientific expert supporting the lead program, bezuclastinib. This role focuses on scientific engagement across oncology, hematology/oncology, and allergy/immunology within the assigned territory.

What you will do

• Manage the assigned territory as a scientific and medical expert in GIST and Systemic Mastocytosis.
• Translate complex scientific data into actionable clinical insights to help shape marketing strategy.
• Develop and execute a territory strategy aligned with regional business objectives.
• Lead scientific engagement with thought leaders, subject matter experts, investigators, and HCPs.
• Build and maintain a strong network of experts and implement thought-leader development plans.
• Facilitate investigator-initiated research and real-world evidence proposals.
• Support the Market Access team with educational programs and resources.
• Support Clinical Development to identify clinical trial sites.
• Develop and implement educational outreach strategies including advisory boards and roundtables.
• Support scientific congresses through booth staffing and session coverage.

Required qualifications

• Advanced medical or scientific degree (Master’s or Doctorate)
• 7+ years of biotech or pharmaceutical Medical Affairs experience, including commercial launch experience
• 3+ years of hematology/oncology experience
• Demonstrated success in supporting product launch(es)
• Demonstrated success collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in small- to mid-size biopharma
• Strong understanding of healthcare compliance and regulatory standards
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret scientific literature and clinical data
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Creative problem-solving ability and a solutions-oriented mindset
• Highly adaptable, energetic, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have

• Medical professional credentials (MD, DO, PhD, DNP, PharmD, etc.)
• mastocytosis or MPN/MDS, and/or allergy/immunology experience
• Established relationships with KOLs and HCPs in SM and/or GIST
• Experience engaging relevant Market Access scientific teams

Benefits

• Competitive salary, bonus, and ongoing stock awards
• 100% medical, dental, and vision premiums for employee and 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
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage for up to 20 weeks
• Wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Inclusive family-forming support

About the company

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.