Culture
At Cognition, our path to impact is illuminated by passion, purpose, and place. The interplay between these three dynamic concepts fuels our drive to develop our craft and overcome challenges with grit and determination.
Passion energizes us to pursue
the work we love
Purpose gives us direction and
sense of meaning
Place is where passion and
purpose converge—on our
interdisciplinary teams, at
Cognition, and within ourselves
Our fundamentals
As a team, we’ve come together to identify the principles that define our culture and how we operate. They ensure our efforts are intentional, knowing the work we do today will have global impact tomorrow.
Resolution
We believe that problems are meant to be solved, and we reveal hidden solutions.
Purpose
Our work is intentional. Delivering impact for our clients and the communities they serve fuels our creative fire.
Interdisciplinary
By collaborating across disciplines, we deliver extraordinary solutions.
Creative
Our culture encourages rigorous inquiry and values original ideas.
Mastery
We are lifelong learners, constantly seeking to improve our skills and achieve a high level of craftsmanship.
Accessible
We communicate in ways that ensures information is easily understood and accessible.
The interdisciplinary teams that drive our work
At Cognition, we intentionally unite individuals with diverse backgrounds and skills to help us tap into our innate talents while developing new insights. Our proven method of working enables those from the same discipline to share knowledge while also collaborating side-by-side with teammates outside their expertise. Together we go further, faster—and our track record proves it.
Investing time and energy where it matters
We’re committed to continuously building a fulfilling place to work. Both formal initiatives and casual gestures of support help us grow, connect, and leave a positive mark.
We invest in growth
A culture of continuous learning elevates our shared expertise. We foster development through mentorship, continuing education, certification programs, and more. Our commitment to mastering our craft ensures we support careers, bring innovative ideas to our teams, and deliver exceptional solutions for our clients.
We invest in each other
We’re a highly collaborative team, and we succeed or fail together. Trust is paramount, and our internal events and initiatives provide the space for us to forge meaningful connections with each other.
We invest in our community
We’re dedicated to giving back. We drive our professional fields forward with board service. We take the time to teach the next generation through workshops, panels and classes. We make charitable contributions to keep the good work going.
Be part of our impact
Join a team that cares deeply about their craft and driving progress in health and life sciences. Find openings below, review our benefits guide, and to discuss other opportunities, email careers@cognitionstudio.com.
Associate Director of Communication Design
Lead cross-functional teams to translate scientific breakthroughs and health innovations into impactful stories that engage policymakers, stakeholders, and the public. This role bridges Design and Content Strategy, focusing on global health and life sciences. You’ll work with writers, designers, and strategists to develop frameworks that bring science and public health narratives to life.
Research Analyst, Global Health Communications
As a Research Analyst, you will drive advocacy and inform policy through research and analysis. Working with scientists, innovators, and local leaders, you’ll generate evidence that shapes global health strategies, focusing on the Global Financing Facility (GFF) during a two-year secondment with the World Bank Group. Your expertise in aligning global and local priorities will be key to creating impactful public health programs.
Home week: connecting, collaborating, creating
During Home Week, we take time to connect, collaborate, and create together. This gives us the space we need to build teamwork and stay inspired.
Regional retreats
Our regional retreats are a cornerstone of our commitment to fostering a collaborative and empowered team. By taking time to be together, we make space for the genuine professional relationships that help us reach our highest potential.
Continuing education
Our team attends conferences, takes classes, and shares key lessons with the studio so we gain new knowledge. We support CMI certification and other programs that boost professional development.
Human first
We really like each other—not just as colleagues, but as people. Getting to know each other, celebrating wins, clearly communicating, solving problems together, and offering understanding are ways we keep our culture human first.
Speaker panels and workshops
With panels, talks and workshops, we bring in experts to share nuanced perspectives that build our technical abilities and collaboration skills. Team members also give internal presentations to share their expert knowledge with the full group.
