Director, IT Business Partner

Director, IT Business Partner

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Cogent Biosciences is a publicly traded biotechnology company focused on developing novel precision therapies to treat a broad range of patients with unmet medical needs. Cogent's lead program, bezuclastinib, is designed to selectively and potently inhibit exon 17 mutations found within the KIT receptor tyrosine kinase, including KIT D816V. KIT D816V is responsible for driving a rare and serious condition called Systemic Mastocytosis, and exon 17 mutations are also found in patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), a type of cancer with strong dependence on oncogenic KIT signaling. Bezuclastinib has exhibited promising initial data across all three trials: APEX in AdvSM, SUMMIT in NonAdvSM and PEAK in GIST, including an encouraging safety profile across 600+ patients in single agent and combination dosing.

The Role:

Cogent Biosciences is preparing for its first commercial launch and we are seeking a motivated self-starter Director, IT Business Partner for Commercial, Medical Affairs and Corporate Applications. You will be a strategic and tactical technology leader, partnering closely with cross-functional business leaders and teams to document and execute on Commercial, Medical Affairs and Corporate Applications technology roadmap. This is a hands-on role and you will partner with the business leaders and teams to support multiple existing and new system implementations in a fast paced environment.

This role will report to the Vice President of Information Technology. This position is a hybrid position and the candidate should be located near our Waltham MA office.

Responsibilities:

Strategic

• Leverage your deep business and technical understanding of Commercial, Medical Affairs and Corporate systems to partner and collaborate with business leaders and teams to align and develop a multi-year roadmap
• Align with the business to execute on the multi-year roadmap
• Ensure configuration, enhancement, and expansion of the above business systems align with broader organizational data standards, information security practices, and regulatory needs
• Partner with business to identify enhancements, integrations and assist with improvements to existing systems and processes

Tactical

• Leverage your business analyst skills and partner with Commercial, Medical Affairs and Corporate system owners and support multiple existing and new system implementations in a fast-paced environment
• Gather business requirements, document and test platforms in collaboration with Commercial, Medical Affairs and Corporate system owners
• Support the overall governance and lifecycle management of applications for above platforms
• Assist in unit testing and support configuration efforts of Veeva and above platforms
• Support, author and execute Computer Systems Validation (CSV) of GxP scripts
• Be a key liaison between business functions above and IT and Quality to ensure the business functions receive the technical guidance and support needed in a timely manner
• Leverage your technical skills and partner with Commercial, Medical Affairs and Corporate system owners to assist with system administration, troubleshooting and configuration as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's (or advanced) degree in Information Systems, Life Sciences or related field
• Experience working in biotech/pharmaceutical life science industry is preferred
• 8+ years of hands-on technical leadership in commercial, medical affairs and corporate applications management
• 8+ years of IT experience, with at least 5 years of Life Science industry experience
• Must be able to work in Waltham office at least two days a week
• 5+ years of experience as an IT Business Partner supporting Commercial and Medical Affairs systems
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Computer Systems Validation (CSV)
• 3+ years of experience as an IT Business Partner supporting Corporate systems such as ERP, HRIS and learning management systems
• Advanced experience and hands-on technical skills with Veeva commercial systems such as CRM, MedComms, PromoMats, Network and more
• Strong understanding of application life cycle management, API's, system integrations and commercial data warehouse
• Ability to partner with business and document and execute on application roadmaps
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to identify and quickly resolve system issues that impact business productivity
• Ability to work with and lead various teams (internal and external) to solve business problems
• Strong communication skills both written and oral
• Exceptional organizational, planning and project management skills
• Experience supporting at least one successful commercial product launch
• Is a self-starter, is hands-on and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Desire and eagerness to learn

Salary Range: $210,000 - 240,000 USD

Target Bonus: 20% 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.