VP/Executive Director, Precision Medicine

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. Build Cogent’s Precision Medicine Executive organization for its first product launch .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $290,000 - $335,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading and developing high-performance teams within the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, with a strong focus on strategic planning, budget management, and successful product launches. Possesses deep knowledge of the healthcare landscape and the ability to foster partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance treatment access and patient experience.

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15+ Years Pharmaceutical ExperienceSuccessful Product Launch ExperienceTeam Leadership and DevelopmentStrategic Planning and Budget ManagementNegotiation and Influencing Skills

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Hard Skills

Operating Plan DevelopmentBudget ManagementRegulatory ComplianceMarket Access StrategiesSales and Marketing ExpertiseData AnalyticsHealthcare System NavigationSpecialty Market KnowledgeTeam CoachingPerformance Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationInfluencingCoachingCommunicationRelationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

BA/BS or Healthcare Equivalent Degree

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical MarketplaceBiotechHealthcare LandscapeRare Disease ManagementStakeholder EngagementPatient ExperienceHealthcare Professional PartnershipsField CoachingSpecialty MarketPharma/Biotech Start-Up Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build Cogent’s Precision Medicine Executive organization for its first product launch
Supervise and guide a team of Precision Medicine Executives
Develop the operating plan and budget for the Precision Medicine department
Hire, coach, and develop the inaugural PME team before FDA approval of Cogent medicines
Collaborate with internal and external Cogent stakeholders to align and execute strategic initiatives
Partner with external healthcare professional stakeholders at key U.S. healthcare systems to support treatment access and availability after FDA approval
Foster an environment prioritizing patient, caregiver, and HCP customer experience
Ensure PME team members become embedded in target healthcare systems by delivering differentiated value
Support corporate and field colleagues in navigating launch preparations and a dynamic specialty market
Complete field coaching reports after each working travel session
Plan and conduct team meetings
Ensure budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements
Ensure PME activities incorporate regulatory and legal compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS or healthcare equivalent degree required
Minimum 15 years of pharmaceutical, biotech, and/or medical experience
Strong knowledge of the pharmaceutical marketplace
Deep understanding of industry and broader healthcare landscape trends
Minimum 10 years of combined experience leading specialty and/or rare disease managers and/or representatives
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a department-level operating plan and budget
Experience building, leading, influencing, and motivating high-performance teams in direct-line and matrix management settings
Strong negotiation, partnering, and influencing skills
Ability to manage business relationships with external strategic partners
Prior experience working in large accounts and/or hospitals
Successful product launch experience required
Experience across commercial disciplines such as sales, marketing, market access, and operations preferred
Prior pharma/biotech start-up experience preferred
Technologically savvy and committed to leveraging data and advanced analytics
Ability to travel frequently overnight, with occasional weekend travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Target bonus of 25%
Ongoing stock awards
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and families
Employer funding of 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 regardless of location
Company-paid short-term disability coverage for up to 20 weeks
Wellness programs
Tuition reimbursement
Inclusive family-forming support
Free on-site parking
On-site gym facilities