Senior Executive Assistant

Compass Pathways Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Pathways is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to the Chief People Officer. The role demands professionalism, discretion, and the ability to manage complex priorities in a global, fast-paced environment. Location is East Coast, United States (Remote).

Ideal candidates thrive in ambiguity, build structure and processes, and influence across the People organization. Reports to the Chief People Officer and collaborates with the executive team and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of executive support experience, including support of C-suite executives.
• Experience supporting senior leaders within biotechnology, healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or high-growth organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive executive support to the Chief People Officer.
• Manage complex calendars across multiple time zones and coordinate travel.
• Prepare meeting materials, briefings, and presentations; track action items.
• Support People Team initiatives, events, and internal communications.
• Assist with confidential projects involving organizational design and talent strategy.

Skills

Executive support

Biotech experience

Communication

Microsoft 365

Tools

Microsoft 365

Outlook/Teams/PowerPoint/Excel/Word

Job description

Compass Pathways plc (Nasdaq: CMPS) is a biotechnology companydedicatedto 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. Our initial focus is developing COMP360 psilocybin, a proprietary, investigational, synthetic psilocybin treatment under evaluation for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). COMP360 is a potentially first-in-class treatment and has Breakthrough Therapy designation from the U.S. 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.

Compass Pathways

Job overview:

The Senior Executive Assistant will provide comprehensive executive support to the Chief People Officer, helping maximize the effectiveness, productivity, and impact of the People organization. This individual will operate with a high degree of professionalism, discretion, judgment, and autonomy while managing complex priorities across a global, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is an experienced executive support professional who thrives in ambiguity, anticipates needs before they arise, and enjoys building structure, processes, and relationships across a dynamic organization.

Location: East Coast, United States (Remote).

Reports to: Chief People Officer.

Roles and responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

Executive Support

• Manage the Chief People Officer's complex and frequently changing calendar (at times, across multiple time zones)
• Prioritize requests from Executive Team members, key stakeholders and scheduling demands to ensure alignment with business objectives and strategic priorities
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including itineraries, logistics, and expense reporting
• Prepare meeting agendas, briefing materials, presentations, and follow-up documentation
• Track action items and ensure timely completion of deliverables and commitments
• Support the People Team LT, where needed, with administrative and coordination activities

Strategic Partnership

• Act as a trusted business partner to the CPO, helping manage priorities and advance key initiatives
• Anticipate issues, identify solutions, and proactively remove obstacles to execution
• Support planning and coordination of People Team objectives, leadership meetings, offsites, and key organizational initiatives
• Monitor critical deadlines and ensure appropriate follow-through across stakeholders
• Support People initiatives, including employee events across various hubs, HR communications, and the preparation of presentations and other materials

Executive Team & Board Support

• Coordinate materials and logistics related to Executive Team meetings and Board level Committee activities as required
• Assist with preparation of executive communications, presentations, reports, and leadership updates, which may involve drafting communications from the CPO and liaising with our in-house Communications team
• Support confidential projects involving organizational design, talent strategy, succession planning, and leadership initiatives

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders interacting with the CPO
• Build strong relationships across the business and help facilitate effective communication and decision‑making
• Partner closely with the Executive Assistant community to align priorities and coordinate executive activities

Operations & Administration

• Support budget tracking, purchase orders, and vendor coordination for the People function
• Manage contracts, invoices, and administrative workflows in partnership with the internal People team
• Improve and document processes to drive operational excellence and efficiency
• Maintain highly sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism

Candidate profile:

Required

• 8+ years of executive support experience, including support of C-suite executives
• Experience supporting senior leaders within biotechnology, healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or high‑growth organizations
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills
• Strong business acumen and ability to understand organizational priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities with minimal supervision
• Ability to work at pace
• High degree of discretion and experience handling confidential information
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Preferred

• Experience supporting a Chief People Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer, or senior HR executive
• Experience working in a global environment with distributed teams
• Experience coordinating executive meetings, leadership offsites, and board-related activities
• Familiarity with HR processes, talent management, organizational development, and employee lifecycle practices

Compensation Description (annually):

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

Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.

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

Equal opportunities:

Reasonable accommodation

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone’s wellbeing matters. If you need reasonable accommodation during the interview process to be at your best, please let our recruiting team know.

UK applicants

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.

US applicants

Compass Pathways is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military service, genetic information, familial or marital status, or any other status, category, or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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