Patient and Community Educators

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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Salary Range:

$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. 

Our Offer To You 

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. 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to have a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.