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. , 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.

Responsibilities

Manages complex cross-functional design and development projects on a first in class wearable device for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. Manages cross-functional projects to establish processes or process improvements. Manage departmental projects, as requested.

Formulates and gains approval for project plans in consultation with program managers, and stakeholders; develops and sets milestones to ensure overall project success. , design control execution).

Requirements

Partners with development team members to drive accountability of project tasks and deliverables. Develop and manage project plan and manages project budgets, generates forecasts, and tracks actuals against forecasts. Identifies, analyzes, and tracks project risks and issues and monitors progress to plan and implements corrective actions or contingencies as needed to maintain commitments.

Conducts “Lessons Learned” reviews as needed.

Qualifications

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), resulting in the delivery of products. Experience with medical device development and design control is required. Product development experience from concept development through commercialization.

Demonstrated understanding of FDA Quality System Regulation (21 CFR 820), ISO 13485, and EU Medical Device Regulation. Excellent communication and project management skills with a track record of successfully delivering projects on time. Experience meeting multiple project schedules on time.