Executive Assistant to the CEO Cognito Therapeutics Inc.

Location: Boston 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 Alzheimers 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 therapys strong safety profile and a notable preservation of cognition and function in patients with mild-to-moderate Alzheimers. 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

We are seeking a highly motivated and adaptable Executive Assistant to provide seamless support to our CEO. This role combines executive operations with strategic responsibilities including Board and investor communications meeting preparation and cross-functional coordination. The ideal candidate is an organizational powerhouse trusted advisor and strategic partner who thrives in a fast-paced high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the CEOs complex calendar travel and meeting schedules ensuring priorities are met and time is optimized.
• Serve as primary point of contact and gatekeeper for internal and external communications on behalf of the CEO.
• Prepare and draft correspondence presentations board materials investor updates and other executive-level communications.
• Ensure CEO is fully prepared for meetings through pre-reads briefing documents talking points and follow-up tracking.
• Act as a strategic thought partner to the CEO supporting business priorities follow-up actions and company-level OKRs.
• Coordinate cross-functional alignment between the ELT project leads and external stakeholders to drive execution.
• Support internal communications from the CEO to employees ensuring clarity consistency and engagement.
• Lead logistics content development and follow-up for Board of Directors meetings investor relations activities and external conferences.
• Drive select strategic and operational projects on behalf of the CEO including process improvements and special initiatives.
• Manage key external relationships with investors advisors and partners ensuring timely updates and professional engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; advanced degree or MBA a plus.
• 7 years experience as an Executive Assistant Chief of Staff or similar high-level strategic support role ideally in biotech healthcare or technology sectors.
• Proven experience managing Board of Directors prep investor communications and executive-level presentations.
• Exceptional organizational communication and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to balance high-level strategic thinking with detail-oriented execution.
• Professional discretion integrity and ability to handle sensitive information.
• Strong project management skills and ability to thrive in a dynamic fast-paced startup environment.