Senior Medical Science Liaison - Midwest

About the role

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will serve as a senior field-based scientific expert supporting Cogent Biosciences’ lead drug candidate, bezuclastinib. This role focuses on scientific engagement across oncology (solid tumors/sarcoma, including Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor [GIST]), hematology/oncology (Non-Advanced and Advanced Systemic Mastocytosis), and allergy/immunology (Non-Advanced Systemic Mastocytosis) within the assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Strategically plan and engage within the assigned territory as a scientific and medical expert in GIST and Systemic Mastocytosis.
• Help shape marketing strategy by translating complex scientific data into actionable clinical insights, identifying unmet needs through KOL engagement, and mapping the therapeutic landscape to guide product positioning.
• Support strategic priorities developed in collaboration with Medical Affairs and Patient Advocacy, aligned with corporate goals and ongoing clinical development and commercialization activities.
• Develop and implement a territory strategy aligned with regional business objectives while ensuring compliant, accurate, data-driven scientific exchange.
• Lead scientific engagement with thought leaders, subject matter experts, investigators, and HCPs to gather insights on clinical practice, scientific developments, and competitive trends. Cultivate peer-to-peer relationships with top-tier scientific and medical experts (KOLs).
• Build and maintain a strong network of experts; implement thought-leader development plans; increase awareness of Cogent, bezuclastinib, and the pipeline.
• Facilitate investigator-initiated research and real-world evidence proposals aligned with the Lifecycle Management Team.
• Support the Market Access team in delivering educational programs and resources on an as needed basis.
• Support Clinical Development to identify clinical trial sites as needed.
• Collaborate with Research and Scientific Affairs to identify and engage KOLs with interest in pipeline programs as needed.
• Demonstrate proactive, innovative thinking to support regional and corporate objectives.
• Maintain required training and adhere to all compliance standards for scientific interactions and safety reporting.
• Develop and implement educational outreach strategies including advisory boards, lunch-and-learns, roundtables, grand rounds, and encore presentations.
• Support scientific congresses through booth staffing, session coverage, competitive intelligence gathering, and meeting coordination.
• Monitor competitive activities and trends; communicate insights across U.S. and global teams.
• Lead onboarding and ongoing training for new Medical Affairs, Commercial, and cross-functional colleagues.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative culture.
• Complete administrative tasks accurately and on time; ensure consistent CRM documentation and insights reporting.
• Travel up to approximately 80% within the assigned territory.

Qualifications

• Advanced medical or scientific degree required (Master’s or Doctorate).
• Medical professional credentials preferred (MD, DO, PhD, DNP, PharmD, etc.).
• 7+ years of biotech or pharmaceutical Medical Affairs experience, including commercial launch experience.
• 3+ years of hematology/oncology experience required; mastocytosis or MPN/MDS, and/or allergy/immunology experience preferred.
• Has demonstrated success in supporting product launch(es)
• Established relationships with KOLs and HCPs in SM and/or GIST preferred.
• Demonstrated success collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in small- to mid-size biopharma.
• Experience engaging relevant Market Access scientific teams preferred.
• 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.

Pay

$205,000 - 240,000 USD

Schedule

Up to 80% travel within the assigned territory.