СШАCompass Pathways
Director, Medical Science Liaison
2 нед. назад
235k–260k USD / годСШАSeniorRemote
scientific engagementmedical strategyteam leadershipstakeholder prioritizationclinical developmentmedical educationproject management
Director, Medical Science Liaison at Compass Pathways leads a high-performing field medical team focused on scientific engagement in neuroscience and mental health, driving medical strategy execution and advancing relationships with key external experts.
About the company
- Compass Pathways is a company focused on mental health treatment and scientific leadership, particularly in treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 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
- A thoughtful leader
- Highly organized and accountable
- Excellent verbal and written communication, listening skills, and emotional intelligence
- Proven experience of self-motivation, accountability, integrity & teamwork
- Passion for improving and transforming mental health – full alignment with Compass values
Conditions
- Compensation package includes base salary, discretionary bonus, and equity, alongside comprehensive benefits
- Base salary per annum: $235,000 - $260,000 USD
- Benefits include flexibility & generous time off, parental & reproductive support, health & medical, mental health & wellbeing and financial health
- Work location: Remote on the West Coast, USA
- Ability to travel up to 50-75%, including overnight stays and weekends
- Visa sponsorship not available; can only accept applicants with employment rights in the USA