Director - Scientific Liaisons (Remote)

Compass Pathways Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); Remote; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary package

Discretionary bonus

Equity

Flexible time off

Job summary

Compass Pathways plc is seeking a Director of Medical Science Liaison (Western US) to lead a high-performing MSL team focused on neuroscience and mental health. The role translates medical strategy into impactful field activities, guiding cross-functional collaboration and ensuring high-quality scientific exchange with external stakeholders.

This remote role on the West Coast requires extensive field leadership, readiness to travel up to 50-75%, and a advanced scientific training background

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific training in a relevant clinical or research field.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and field medical activities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing MSL team across the Western US region.
• Translate medical strategy into field-executed programs and scientific engagements.
• Coach MSLs to enhance scientific credibility and performance.
• Oversee territory planning, stakeholder prioritization, and deployment of field resources.
• Communicate actionable medical insights to inform clinical development and education planning.
• Collaborate with Clinical Development, Market Access, Government Affairs and other internal teams.

Skills

Medical Science Liaison experience

Leadership

Travel up to 50-75%

Neuroscience/psychiatry background

Education

PhD/PharmD/PMHNP/MD

Job description

Compass Pathways plc (Nasdaq: CMPS) is a biotechnology company dedicated to unlocking urgently needed new treatment options in mental health care.

The Company is headquartered in London, UK, with a U.S. office in New Jersey. We believe mental health patients deserve the possibility of a better future. COMP360 is a potentially first-in-class treatment and has Breakthrough Therapy designation from the U.Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as well as Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway (ILAP) designation in the UK for TRD.

We are leading the world's largest classic psychedelic clinical program in TRD, and building upon that robust foundation, we are executing a late-stage trial evaluating COMP360 for PTSD, another condition with high unmet need. Our goal is to advance treatments that move the field of psychiatry towards treatment options that offer rapid onset and sustained durability with infrequent dosing. - The Director of Medical Science Liaison (Western US) at Compass Pathways will lead and develop a high-performing field medical team focused on impactful scientific engagement within the neuroscience and mental health community. This role is responsible for translating Compass's medical strategy into effective field activities, overseeing MSL operations across a defined region, and ensuring consistent, high-quality scientific exchange with external stakeholders.

The Director will drive execution of the national medical affairs plan, coach and mentor MSLs to enhance scientific credibility and performance, and partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that field insights help inform medical strategy, clinical development, and educational initiatives. At this level, the role also supports the growth of Compass's treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) franchises by reinforcing scientific leadership, shaping medical engagement plans, and advancing relationships with key external experts and thought leaders.

Location: Remote on the West Coast, USA.

Reports to : Senior Director, Medical Science Liaison.

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing MSL team within a region, setting clear expectations for scientific excellence, compliance, and professional growth

Foster a culture of scientific rigor, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within Field Medical

Translate medical strategy into effective field execution, ensuring consistent, high-quality scientific engagement across territories

Oversee territory planning, stakeholder prioritization, and deployment of field medical resources

Ensure the timely collection, synthesis, and communication of actionable medical insights from the field to inform clinical development, medical strategy, and education planning

Maintain awareness of emerging science, treatment landscape developments, and competitive activity relevant to TRD and PTSD

Support medical education initiatives, advisory boards, and scientific congress engagement at the regional or national level

Contribute to the evolution of Medical Affairs processes, training, tools, and metrics to support a growing field medical organization

Liaise cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Market Access, Government Affairs, and other internal teams to align field medical activities with organizational priorities

Advanced scientific training with associated credentials (e.g., PhD, PharmD, PMHNP, MD)

At least 3 years of Medical Science Liaison experience

Proven field medical leader with demonstrated ability to manage projects and cross-functional relationships

Preference for candidates with background/experience in neuroscience, psychiatry or psychology

Experience Managing And Supporting Direct Reports Required

Experience in pre-commercial or early-launch environments preferred

Ability to travel up to 50-75%, including overnight stays and weekends, as needed

Excellent verbal and written communication, listening skills, and emotional intelligence

Our compensation package for permanent hires includes base salary, discretionary bonus, and equity, alongside our comprehensive benefits offering.

These include flexibility & generous time off, parental & reproductive support, health & medical, mental health & wellbeing and Financial health.

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone's wellbeing matters. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and equality (pursuant to the Equality Act 2010). We do not discriminate based upon race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age or disability.

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