Cognito Therapeutics

Chief Product Officer

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Exec · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 28 days ago

Data ScienceProduct ManagementProduct StrategyFDA RegulatoryMedical DevicesLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

Chief Product Officer, Cognito Therapeutics, Inc.
We completed enrollment in our pivotal study, HOPE, in June 2025 and expect to release topline data from the trial in summer 2026.
This role extends beyond traditional product leadership.

Lead portfolio prioritization and investment decisions across hardware, software, digital services, and future product extensions
Lead the design of best-in-class patient and caregiver experiences across the treatment journey
Develop consumer-grade engagement experiences that drive adoption, adherence, satisfaction, and long-term participation
Ensure patient-centric design principles are embedded throughout product development
Partner with Patient Experience, Clinical, and Commercial teams to continuously improve the user journey
Utilize patient insights and behavioral data to optimize product experience and outcomes
Lead strategy for digital product experiences, connected technologies, data platforms, and patient engagement solutions
Partner with engineering and data science teams to leverage analytics, AI, and real-world evidence capabilities
Drive innovation initiatives that expand Cognito's long-term platform opportunities
Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team

Proven experience leading enterprise product strategy and product organizations
Experience working in highly regulated environments
Advanced degree (MBA, MPH, MS, PhD, MD, or equivalent)
Experience leading commercialization-stage product organizations
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Product Design, Life Sciences, Healthcare, or related field
15+ years of progressive leadership experience in product management, digital health, healthcare technology, medical devices, or related industries
Demonstrated success launching innovative healthcare, digital health, or medical technology products
Strong understanding of patient-centered design and healthcare ecosystem dynamics
Experience in neurology, neuroscience, neurodegenerative disease, or brain health
Experience building category-defining products or platforms
Familiarity with connected devices, software-enabled medical devices, digital therapeutics, or data-driven healthcare platforms

Develop and execute Cognito's long-term product vision and roadmap across current and future therapeutic platforms
Ensure alignment between clinical evidence, patient needs, healthcare system requirements, and business objectives
Help define the future category of prescribed neuroprotective brain health therapeutics
Develop frameworks that support broad understanding and adoption of proactive brain health
Partner with Commercial and Medical Affairs leaders to establish category language, positioning, and narrative architecture
Support development of patient, caregiver, clinician, and healthcare system engagement strategies
Drive initiatives that establish Cognito as a thought leader in brain health innovation
Collaborate with Medical Affairs and Scientific Communications to ensure product strategy supports physician adoption and scientific trust
Support development of tools and experiences that facilitate physician education and engagement

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