Cogent Biosciences - Patient and Community Educators - Southeast
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree required; clinical background (RN, NP, PA, PharmD, MSW, or similar) preferred. • 5+ years of experience in patient education, nurse educator roles, patient services, or similar patient-facing roles in pharma/biotech. • New product launch experience preferred. • Experience in rare disease, oncology, or specialty medicine strongly preferred. • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex medical concepts clearly and empathetically to a patient audience. • Strong presentation and facilitation skills in both virtual and live environments. • Ability to build trust with patients, caregivers, and advocacy communities. • Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage a field territory independently. • Technologically proficient with CRM systems and virtual engagement platforms. • Bilingual language skills are a plus • Travel • U.S. Field-based role with possible 50–70% travel, including evenings or occasional weekends for patient events. • 50–70% travel
Responsibilities
• Patient & Caregiver Education • Deliver disease state and treatment education to patients, caregivers, and community members in both live and virtual settings. • Facilitate educational programs, webinars, 1:1 meetings and small-group discussions designed to increase disease understanding and patient confidence. • Translate complex clinical information into clear, relatable, and patient-friendly conversations. • Serve as a compassionate and knowledgeable resource for individuals navigating the challenges of rare diseases and cancers. • Build trusted relationships within the SM and GIST patient communities. • Support patient advocacy events, educational forums, and community meetings. • Collaborate with advocacy organizations, healthcare organizations, and community stakeholders to expand educational outreach. • Program Delivery • Program Delivery • Execute educational programming aligned with company strategy and compliance requirements. • Coordinate and host patient education events, including virtual webinars and in-person programs. • Ensure all educational materials and discussions adhere to regulatory and compliance standards. • Patient Insights & Collaboration • Capture patient and caregiver insights from field interactions and share them with cross-functional partners. • Collaborate closely with internal teams including Patient Advocacy, Marketing, Sales, and Patient Support Services to ensure alignment. • Provide field perspective on patient needs, barriers to care, and community trends. • Documentation & Compliance • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of interactions and program activity within CRM systems. • Ensure strict adherence to privacy regulations and company policies. • Represent the organization with professionalism, integrity, and empathy in all interactions.
Benefits
• $190,000 - 225,000 USD • Exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and location. • Our Locations • Waltham, MA: Our headquarters is located in the Greater Boston life sciences community, with an open, collaborative office environment designed to support teamwork and connection. Employees benefit from convenient on-site amenities, including free on-site parking and gym facilities in the building. • Boulder, CO: Our Boulder location is home to Cogent’s discovery research organization and a key scientific hub with strong leadership based on site. Situated in the greater Denver-Boulder biopharmaceutical corridor, this office plays a central role in advancing our discovery efforts and pipeline. • At Cogent Biosciences, we offer a competitive salary, bonus, and ongoing stock awards, alongside a benefits package that sets us apart. We cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your family, and help reduce out-of-pocket costs by funding up to 75% of in-network deductibles. Our benefits also include a 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, and company-paid short-term disability coverage for up to 20 weeks. Additional perks like wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and inclusive family-forming support help you thrive at work and beyond.
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