The Role: The Research Project Manager drives planning, execution, and communication within and across discovery research programs. This role partners closely with cross-functional scientific stakeholders to ensure clear priorities, integrated plans, and on-time delivery of key program milestones. Works independently, can manage interactions with and between internal teams and external partners, and brings strong program operations capability in a fast-paced biotech environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support integrated research program plans by building and maintaining timelines, dependencies, and critical paths across discovery and preclinical activities; proactively communicate progress, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
• Organize focused sub-project and ad hoc meetings, agendas, decision logs, action items, and follow-ups; ensure clarity on deliverables and accountability across functions.
• Coordinate study execution and logistics to support program needs, including scheduling work, coordinating shipments, tracking key documents, and ensuring timely handoffs between internal teams and external partners.
• Support outsourcing and external partner oversight (e.g., CRO/ vendor coordination) by tracking deliverables, timelines, and data outputs; facilitate alignment across internal teams and external providers. Ensures appropriate agreements are in place for interactions with external partners or scientific collaborators.
• Enable inspection-ready documentation habits by supporting document organization, version control, and readiness for internal reviews; assist cross-functional teams with contributions to program documentation as needed.
• Coordinate internal documentation/report writing and preparation of regulatory filings for nonclinical team, including establishment of appropriate works flows, process controls, timelines and communication.
• Continuously improves project management tools and processes, including creating fit-for-purpose trackers and dashboards that keep stakeholders informed with minimal friction.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in science related discipline with 5+ years of related experience.
• Demonstrated experience in research project/program management within pharma/biotech settings, including work supporting drug discovery / life sciences programs.
• Experience partnering with teams working in oncology / clinical development environments and coordinating with external providers (e.g., nonclinical CROs).
• Strong ability to work independently, manage multiple concurrent priorities, and bring structure to ambiguous, fast-moving scientific environments.
• Solid grammar, spelling, and math skills required to appropriately assist with report generation.
• Proven strength in stakeholder communication-able to express oneself clearly and concisely and align diverse teams around timelines, decisions, and next steps.
• Basic to advanced understanding of contracts needed to support discovery functions.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills (meetings, action tracking, documentation discipline).
• Comfort building and maintaining practical tools for project execution (plans, trackers, cost/budget rollups, decision logs).
• Onsite position in Boulder, CO

Salary Range:

$95,000 - 110,000 USD

Target Bonus: 15%

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.