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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. \nThe Role: \nThe Associate Director, Analytical Development, is responsible for leading analytical activities across Cogent’s development portfolio and commercial product. This role within CMC will partner closely with Regulatory CMC, Quality, and external CDMOs to ensure analytical data, reports, methods, specifications, and regulatory-supporting documentation are accurate, phase-appropriate, and aligned with program objectives. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership in the review, interpretation, and communication of analytical results while ensuring high-quality documentation supports development, commercialization, and global regulatory submissions.\nResponsibilities:\nLead the preparation, review, and approval of analytical reports, data summaries, protocols, specifications, methods, and other CMC technical documentation.\nReview analytical data packages supporting release testing, stability studies, drug substance, intermediates, and drug product manufacturing activities.\nPartner closely with Regulatory CMC, Quality, and external CDMOs to ensure timely delivery of analytical documentation and reports.\nSupport analytical method development, validation, qualification, transfer, and lifecycle management activities across development and commercial programs.\nAuthor, review, and manage technical documents including analytical methods, validation protocols and reports, specifications, trend reports, and regulatory submission documentation.\nCoordinate analytical reporting activities for drug substance and drug product stability programs and ensure data are accurately documented and communicated.\nSupport the preparation and review of CMC sections for regulatory submissions, responses to health authorities, and other regulatory filings.\nParticipate in analytical investigations related to deviations, OOS, OOT, and laboratory events, ensuring documentation meets quality and regulatory expectations.\nCollaborate with external laboratories and CDMOs to ensure analytical deliverables are scientifically sound, compliant, and aligned with program timelines.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives focused on analytical reporting processes, data integrity, document quality, and operational efficiency.\nQualifications:\nPhD in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline with 8+ years of relevant industry experience, OR Master's degree with 10+ years of experience, OR Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience.\nExperience in analytical development, analytical reporting, CMC technical writing, or related pharmaceutical development functions.\nStrong understanding of small molecule analytical development, method validation, method transfer, stability testing, specifications, and control strategies.\nDemonstrated experience authoring, reviewing, and approving technical documents including analytical methods, protocols, reports, and regulatory-supporting documentation.\nExperience reviewing analytical data generated by CDMOs, CROs, and external testing laboratories.\nWorking knowledge of analytical techniques such as HPLC/UPLC, GC, dissolution, spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, wet chemistry, particle size analysis, and related pharmaceutical characterization methods.\nFamiliarity with ICH, FDA, EMA, and other global regulatory requirements related to analytical development and CMC documentation.\nStrong scientific writing, data interpretation, problem-solving, and project management skills.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences.\nProven ability to work effectively within a cross-functional matrix organization and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.\nHighly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced biotech environment.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience supporting late-stage development or commercial programs.\nExperience contributing to IND, NDA, MAA, or other global regulatory submissions.\n\nSalary Range:\n$185,000 - 215,000 USD \nTarget Bonus: 20%\nExact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and location.\nOur Locations\nWaltham, 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. \nBoulder, 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. \nOur Offer To You \nAt 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. \nWe 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. 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