Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Hybrid Full-time

Cognito Therapeutics is hiring an Associate Director/Director, Scientific Communications

About the Role

This position leads the development and execution of scientific communication strategies to support clinical development, regulatory submissions, and external stakeholder engagement through clear, compliant, and impactful scientific messaging.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the creation of manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations for publication in peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences.
  • Collaborate with clinical and regulatory teams to develop documents supporting trial applications and regulatory filings.
  • Ensure scientific accuracy and consistency across all external and internal communications.
  • Develop communication plans aligned with product development milestones and clinical data releases.
  • Serve as a scientific liaison between research teams and external partners, including contract research organizations.
  • Oversee medical writing activities, including drafting, editing, and quality control of documents.
  • Manage timelines and deliverables for publication planning and dissemination activities.
  • Provide input on scientific messaging for investor materials and press releases.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical data and emerging research in relevant therapeutic areas.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, industry standards, and ethical publication practices.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align communication strategies with business objectives.
  • Review and approve scientific content developed by external vendors and agencies.
  • Support the development of training materials for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Contribute to the strategic direction of scientific communication initiatives.
  • Mentor junior staff and manage external writing resources as needed.
  • Evaluate the impact of communication activities and adjust strategies accordingly.
  • Stay current with trends in scientific publishing and medical communication best practices.
  • Ensure proper attribution and disclosure in all scientific materials.
  • Participate in due diligence and partnership discussions requiring scientific input.
  • Assist in preparing responses to scientific inquiries from external parties.

Compensation

Competitive salary and equity package commensurate with experience

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with flexibility based on role needs and location

Team

Part of a multidisciplinary team advancing novel therapies through clinical development

About Us

  • We are a clinical-stage neuroscience company developing disease-modifying therapies for neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders using proprietary sensory signal approaches.
  • Our mission is to harness the brain’s natural rhythms to restore function and improve patient outcomes.
  • The team combines deep expertise in neuroscience, clinical development, and technology innovation.

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to shape scientific narrative in a pioneering therapeutic area.
  • Collaborative, mission-driven culture with a focus on innovation.
  • Professional growth in a high-impact, science-first environment.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Flexible time-off policy and employee support programs.

Available for qualified candidates requiring sponsorship

About company
Cognito Therapeutics

Cognito is developing novel and innovative therapeutics designed to potentially improve the lives of patients living with neurodegenerative diseases.

Founded on breakthrough research from MIT, Cognito's investigational platform, Spectris, uses non-invasive audiovisual stimulation to evoke specific brain wave activity—particularly gamma waves—with the potential to preserve brain structure, cognition, and function in patients with Alzheimer’s disease.

The company has demonstrated promising results in clinical studies, including significant slowing of disease progression in treated patients. Spectris AD has received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation, and Cognito is advancing its approach across multiple neurodegenerative conditions.

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Department Medical Affairs
Category management
Posted a month ago