Executive Director, Precision Medicine Executives

• Develop operating plan and budget for Cogent’s Precision Medicine department that supports the short- and long-term objectives of the broader organization
• Hire, coach, and develop Cogent’s inaugural PME team prior to FDA approval of Cogent’s innovative medicines
• Work closely with multiple Cogent stakeholders inside and outside the commercial organization to ensure strategic alignment and execution of key strategies/tactics to advance overall business objectives
• Partner with external HCP stakeholders at key healthcare systems across the US to ensure seamless access/availability to Cogent treatments post-FDA approval
• Develop and foster an environment where the overall patient, caregiver, and HCP customer experience are prioritized

• Ensure that PME team members become embedded in target healthcare systems by differentiating themselves from competitors through delivering consistent value
• Adapt quickly to needs/adjustments necessitated by launch preparations and contribute to supporting both corporate and field- based colleagues in navigating a dynamic and evolving market to achieve and exceed expected results in a complex specialty environment

• Completes field coaching report after each working travel session
• Plans and conducts effective team meetings
• Ensure budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements
• Responsible for ensuring the PME team incorporates all appropriate regulatory and legal compliance into their daily activities and business practices

Qualifications:

• BA/BS or healthcare equivalent degree required

• Minimum 15 years of previous pharmaceutical, biotech, and/or medical experience with a strong knowledge of the pharmaceutical marketplace and deep understanding of industry and broader trends in the healthcare landscape

• Minimum of 10 years combined experience successfully leading specialty and/or rare disease (Hematology/Oncology preferred) managers and/or representatives required
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute an operating plan and budget at the department level
• Collaborative leader and organizationally savvy team player with a history of successfully building, leading, influencing, and motivating high-performance teams to achieve results in direct-line and matrix management settings
• Strong negotiation, partnering, and influencing skills; demonstrated ability to effectively manage business relationships with external strategic partners
• Prior experience working in large accounts and/or hospitals required. Expert at navigating complexities and removing barriers so team members can advance corporate objectives in service of patients, caregivers, and HCPs
• Successful product launch experience required
• Prior experience working across various commercial disciplines (e.g., sales, marketing, market access, operations, etc.) preferred
• Prior pharma/biotech start-up experience preferred
• Technologically savvy and committed to leveraging data and advanced analytics daily to drive business results
• Ability to travel on a frequent overnight basis, with occasional weekend travel, depending on business needs

Salary Range:

$290,000 to $335,000 USD