Corporate Counsel, Commercial
Waltham, Massachusetts
G&A – Legal /
Full-Time /
Hybrid
Who We Are
Cogent Biosciences is a publicly traded biotechnology company focused on developing precision therapies for genetically defined diseases. The most advanced clinical program, bezuclastinib, is a selective tyrosine kinase inhibitor that is designed to potently inhibit the KIT D816V mutation as well as other mutations in KIT exon 17. KIT D816V is responsible for driving systemic mastocytosis (SM), a serious disease caused by unchecked proliferation of mast cells. Exon 17 mutations are also found in patients with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), a type of cancer with strong dependence on oncogenic KIT signaling. Top-line results from registration-directed trials in NonAdvanced SM, Advanced SM and GIST are expected in 2025. The company also has an ongoing Phase 1 study of its novel internally discovered FGFR2 inhibitor. In addition, the Cogent Research Team is developing a portfolio of novel targeted therapies to help patients fighting serious, genetically driven diseases targeting mutations in ErbB2, PI3Kα and KRAS.
Our Team
We’re seeking an energetic, versatile and highly driven attorney to join our growing legal team as Corporate Counsel, Commercial. The successful candidate will have experience providing contract support for U.S. and global pricing, payer engagement and reimbursement strategies. They will provide strategic legal guidance and support for the company’s first commercial launch, with particular regard to commercial agreements relating to pricing, reimbursement, market access, and government programs. Reporting to the Senior Corporate Counsel, Commercial Healthcare and Compliance, this position will work with the company’s Market Access team, as well as other commercial teams, and may assist on a broad range of legal matters across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Emphasis on support for Cogent’s Market Access team, as the company approaches approval and commercial launch, with the opportunity to increase breadth of support for the commercial organization over time.
- Draft, negotiate and review market access-related agreements, including: PBM agreements, GPO agreements, specialty pharmacy agreements, wholesaler agreements, discount and rebate agreements, distribution agreements, market research agreements, vendor agreements, and service agreements.
- Advise market access and commercial clients on discount, rebate/price concession strategies, government pricing, copay/patient assistance programs, policy development, risk mitigation, and interactions with customers.
- Advise on promotional materials for Market Access audience.
- Collaborate with other Legal and Compliance colleagues to provide legal support to the organization.
- Develop and conduct training for internal teams on market access-relevant topics.
- Analyze market access initiatives, advisory board proposals, patient support services, and market access field-based activities for fraud and abuse, FDA, and other regulatory compliance.
- Ensure that clients are kept abreast of all relevant legal developments in their areas of business by providing training and periodic updates.
- This role is hybrid (two days a week in office in Waltham, MA)
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school and member in good standing of a state bar.
- Minimum 6 years’ legal experience in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry, including experience with an in-house legal department (law firm experience is a plus).
- Prior commercial launch experience supporting market access contracting is essential; experience advising a company through its initial commercial launch is preferred.
- Broad experience in an emerging, publicly traded company environment is a plus.
- A firm understanding of healthcare and compliance laws and regulations.
- Familiarity with government pricing implications (e.g., Medicaid Best Price, AMP)
- Fluency with contract lifecycle management tools and Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to manage multiple contracts and timelines in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and analytically to solve legal issues in a pragmatic and efficient manner, with the ability to communicate those solutions clearly and concisely.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including proven ability to interact and communicate effectively with individuals from multiple departments at all levels of the organization, including senior leadership.
- Commitment to professionalism and ethical conduct, including ability to handle confidential and/or sensitive information.
- Excellent verbal and written skills, allowing for an open and effective dialogue throughout the company.
- Attention to detail and quality are critical to success.
- Results-oriented individual who is highly motivated, decisive, flexible in thought, and has the creativity to excel in and contribute to a rapidly growing company.
$245,000 - $280,000 a year
Target Bonus 15-20%
Exact title and compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and location.
Our Locations
Waltham, MA: Our Boston office includes an open office layout that has recently undergone a makeover designed for collaboration and giving our employees the best work place possible. Free access is provided for both on-site parking and gym facilities in the building.
Boulder, CO: We have just moved into our new state-of-the art Research Facility in the fast-growing biopharmaceutical hub in the greater Denver/Boulder corridor. Our CEO is based full-time in this location and we are proud to call this the home of Cogent’s discovery research organization.
Our Offer To You
To attract the very best talent, we offer a generous benefits package that includes competitive pay, performance-based bonus, stock options, insurance coverage (health, dental, life, and disability), competitive time-off, a 401(k) plan, and commuter/parking benefits.
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.
