Cognito Therapeutics, Inc.

pharmaceutical

Sr.ProjectManager

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States; Boston, Massachusetts, United States; United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Sr. Project Manager at Cognito Therapeutics, Inc.. Skills: Project Management, Medical Device, Regulatory Compliance. Manage complex cross-functional projects. Establish processes or process improvements”

What You'll Achieve.

delivery of products; project success; project completion on-time and within budget; maintain focus on the critical path; maintain commitments

Industry & Context.

pharmaceutical
Problems you'll solve

analytical and problem solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

BS in engineering or technical field, or equivalent practical experience, 7+ years of experience leading and executing the coordination of projects in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry, at least 3+ years in medical device, Product development experience from concept development through commercialization, Demonstrated understanding of FDA Quality System Regulation (21 CFR 820), ISO 13485, EU Medical Device Regulation, Excellent communication and project management skills, track record of successfully delivering projects on time, Experience meeting multiple project schedules on time, verbal and written communication, analytical and problem solving, negotiation, interpersonal skills

Nice to Have

Experience working with products and processes incorporating hardware, firmware, and software, Proficiency with project management and budgeting tools

What You'll Do.

Manage complex cross-functional projects

Establish processes or process improvements

Manage departmental projects

Formulate and gain approval for project plans

Develop and set milestones

Ensure timely and complete deliverable execution

Ensure project is fully compliant

Drive accountability of project tasks

Develop and manage project plan

Manage project budgets

Track actuals against forecasts

and track project risks

Monitor progress to plan

Implement corrective actions

Conduct “Lessons Learned” reviews

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with cross-functional team (Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Commerical, etc.); Collaborate with Quality and Regulatory; Partner with development team members

Communication Scope

Excellent communication; verbal and written communication; reporting the status of the project

Process & Methodology

project definition, planning, timelines, execution, risk identification, milestone setting, project completion on-time, within budget, critical path focus, project status reporting, project plan management, budget management, forecasting, risk tracking, issue tracking, corrective actions, contingencies

Full Job Description

Sr. Project Manager, Cognito Therapeutics, Inc. Location: Boston, or Remote USA, 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 Cognito Therapeutics, Inc., is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our growing Program Management team tasked with driving projects and programs forward. In collaboration with the Program Management team, this individual will be responsible for project definition, , planning, timelines, and facilitating execution to timelines across all areas of the company. This individual will work together with the cross-functional project teams to identify project risks, set milestones, and ensure project completion on-time and within budget by maintaining focus on the critical path. They will be responsible for reviewing and reporting the status of the project with the team and to the Program Management team. We are looking to add a versatile, collaborative, and driven individual to our team. Roles and Responsibilities

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