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Salary: USD 170,000 - 230,000 / annual
COMPASS Pathways is a Nasdaq-listed biotechnology company dedicated to developing new treatment options in mental health care. The company is headquartered in London with a U.S. office in New Jersey. The initial focus is developing COMP360, a proprietary investigational synthetic psilocybin treatment under evaluation for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). COMP360 has received Breakthrough Therapy designation from the FDA and Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway (ILAP) designation in the UK for TRD.
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a core member of the Medical Affairs organization, connecting the company's science with the broader mental health and neuroscience community. This field-based role is responsible for developing and managing a geographic territory (Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; or Indianapolis, IN) and serving as a key scientific point of contact through both virtual and face-to-face interactions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and maintain scientifically grounded relationships with healthcare professionals, researchers, and thought leaders in neuroscience and mental healthcare within the assigned territory
- Lead in-depth, compliant scientific conversations focused on disease understanding, research methodology, and emerging evidence in TRD and PTSD
- Anticipate and address scientific questions from external stakeholders by providing accurate, balanced medical information
- Collect, analyze, and communicate medical insights from the field to internal stakeholders to inform clinical development, medical strategy, and educational planning
- Maintain high-level scientific expertise in relevant therapeutic areas, competitive landscape, and emerging research through continuous learning
- Contribute to planning and execution of medical education activities, advisory boards, and scientific congress engagements
- Uphold ethical, regulatory, and compliance requirements in field medical activities
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Government Affairs, and Market Access teams
- Provide training to eventual sales and marketing teams
- For Senior MSLs: mentor and coach junior MSLs, support onboarding and training efforts, and contribute to broader medical affairs initiatives
The role reports to the Director, Medical Science Liaison and requires up to 75% travel, including overnight stays and weekends. Candidates must reside within the geographic area.
Requirements:
- Advanced scientific training with associated credentials (PhD, PharmD, PMHNP, MD)
- Previous MSL experience strongly preferred
- Background/experience in neuroscience, psychiatry, or psychology preferred
- Ability to travel up to 75%, including overnight stays and weekends
- Must reside within the geographic area
- Engaging and expert communicator of scientific information
- Excellent verbal and written communication, listening skills, and emotional intelligence
- Proven experience of self-motivation, accountability, integrity, and teamwork
- Passion for improving and transforming mental health with alignment to Compass' values
