Director, Medical Affairs, Cognito Therapeutics, Inc.

Location: Boston, MA, Full-time

Company Description

Cognito Therapeutics, Inc. is a venture-backed (Morningside Ventures, FoundersX, IAG, Starbloom) late clinical stage company translating scientific findings from MIT into therapeutic approaches for brain health, including Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions. We were awarded a Breakthrough designation by the FDA in December 2020 based upon our feasibility data that showed our therapy’s strong safety profile and a notable preservation of cognition and function in patients with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s. We completed enrollment in our pivotal study, HOPE, in June 2025 and expect to release topline data from the trial in summer 2026. We are a fast-moving, highly motivated team of innovators with the ambitious goal of helping millions of patients and caregivers around the world who are impacted by neurodegenerative conditions. With our patented brain stimulation technology, we are committed to developing convenient, safe and effective neuroprotective therapies to improve brain health and well-being for all.

About the Job

The Director of Medical Affairs will play a critical role in building and leading core Medical Affairs functions to support Cognito’s pipeline and future commercialization efforts. This leader will report to the Chief Medical Officer and drive scientific engagement, medical and scientific communication, and support the Brain Health Collaboratories while fostering strong partnerships with key external medical and scientific experts and collaborators. Critical to this role will be, supporting the commercial launch planning internally and in the BHCs from a medical affairs. The role requires both a clear vision of the medical and scientific strategy and hands-on execution in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Medical & Scientific Communications

• Support the development and execution of Cognito’s medical and scientific communications function, ensuring alignment with company objectives and evolving standards of care.
• Develop and oversee all medical communication platforms, including publication strategy, congress planning, and data dissemination.
• Translate complex clinical and scientific insights into clear, impactful communications for internal and external stakeholders
• Establish and scale the Medical Information function, ensuring timely, compliant, and high-quality responses to healthcare provider inquiries.
• Ensure all promotional and educational materials are scientifically accurate and compliant.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, and Business Development to ensure unified messaging and aligned execution.

Key Opinion Leader (KOL) & External Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with KOLs, investigators, and professional societies in Alzheimer’s and related neurodegenerative diseases.
• Lead advisory boards, roundtables, and scientific exchange initiatives to capture external insights and strengthen advocacy.
• Serve as a trusted medical voice at congresses, symposia, and external meetings.

Development of Brain Health Collaboratories (BHC)

• Support strategic partnerships and Brain Health Collaboratories (BHC), including joint scientific initiatives and medical governance.
• Contribute to real-world evidence generation and data gap analysis to strengthen value demonstration.
• Support the commercial launch in the BHCs from a medical affairs perspective.
• Support evidence development activities with other departments and BHCs to prioritize studies and evidence collection to support clinical adoption, payer access, and professional society guideline inclusion.

Medical Affairs Operations

• Manage Medical Affairs operations, including budget, vendor partnerships, and compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.
• Provide medical/scientific training for internal teams (commercial, clinical, support staff).

Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred (MD, PharmD, or PhD) in a relevant scientific/clinical discipline.
• 8–10 years of experience in Medical Affairs within biopharma, biotech, or medical device; neurodegenerative disease expertise strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in KOL engagement, medical communication, and building medical information capabilities.
• Experience collaborating across functions and with external partners (biopharma, academic centers, consortia).
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills; thrives in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.
• Proven ability to translate complex data into clear, impactful narratives.