Associate Director, Scientific Communications (Remote)

Compass Pathways Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 210,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

flexibility & generous time off

Parental & reproductive support

Health & medical

Mental health & wellbeing

Financial health

Job summary

Compass Pathways is seeking an Associate Director, Scientific Communications to optimize Medical Affairs communications, including publications, congress materials, and scientific platforms. You will translate emerging data into rigorous, engaging communications and partner across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Regulatory.

The role blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution, reporting to the Executive Director, Medical Affairs, and focusing on launch readiness and long-term

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree in a relevant discipline.
• 8+ years in Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, or related field.
• Proven publication planning and congress experience.
• Exceptional scientific writing and communication skills.
• Prior leadership in Scientific Communications preferred.
• Experience in psychiatry, neuroscience, or CNS is highly desirable.
• Launch or pre-commercial experience is a plus.
• Able to translate complex data into clear communications.
• Collaborative mindset with ability to drive priorities.

Responsibilities

• Stewardship of Scientific Communications within Medical Affairs.
• Lead publication planning and dissemination across portfolios.
• Lead scientific planning for major medical congresses.
• Develop high-quality scientific communications for field teams.
• Translate complex data into accurate, engaging materials.
• Evolve scientific platforms and ensure content stewardship.

Skills

Publication planning

Scientific writing

Editing & communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership in Communications

Strategic thinking

Complex data storytelling

Project management

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Advanced scientific degree (PharmD/PhD/MD/DO/PsyD)

Job description

Compass Pathways is seeking an Associate Director, Scientific Communications to optimize Medical Affairs communications, including publications, congress materials, and scientific platforms. You will translate emerging data into rigorous, engaging communications and partner across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Regulatory.

The role blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution, reporting to the Executive Director, Medical Affairs, and focusing on launch readiness and long-term