Senior Medical Science Liaison – West Region

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Senior Medical Science Liaison focusing on scientific engagement in oncology and hematology for Cogent Biosciences. Collaborating with experts and supporting corporate objectives in a remote capacity.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeRemote • California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $205,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage 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 execute 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.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

biotech experiencepharmaceutical experienceMedical Affairs experiencecommercial launch experiencehematology experienceoncology experiencemastocytosis experienceMPN experienceMDS experienceallergy experience

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillspresentation skillsinterpersonal skillscreative problem-solvingsolutions-oriented mindsetadaptabilityenergycollaborationrelationship building

Certifications

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