Cogent Biosciences · 1 month ago
Senior Manager, Commercial Congress Strategy and Execution
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$145K/yr - $190K/yr
5+ years expCogent Biosciences is a publicly traded biotechnology company dedicated to developing precision therapies for genetically defined diseases. The Senior Manager, Commercial Congress Strategy and Execution will lead the strategic planning and execution of key scientific congresses to support the launch of bezuclastinib, ensuring high-quality delivery and alignment across teams.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalTherapeutics
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
Competitive pay
Performance-based bonus
Stock options
Insurance coverage (health, dental, life, and disability)
Competitive time-off
A 401(k) plan
Commuter/parking benefits
Company
Cogent Biosciences
Cogent Biosciences is a biotechnology company that develops therapies for solid cancer tumors.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2024 (1)
2023 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.6BKey Investors
Commodore CapitalFairmount Funds ManagementSquare 1 Bank
2025-11-10Post Ipo Equity· $200M
2025-11-10Post Ipo Debt· $200M
2025-07-08Post Ipo Equity· $230M
Leadership Team
Cole Pinnow
Chief Commercial Officer
Recent News
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