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Salary: USD 170,000 - 230,000 / annual
COMPASS Pathways is a publicly traded biotechnology company (Nasdaq: CMPS) 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 Breakthrough Therapy designation from the FDA and Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway (ILAP) designation in the UK for TRD. The company is leading the world's largest classic psychedelic clinical program in TRD and executing a late-stage trial for PTSD.
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) / Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL) is a core member of the Medical Affairs organization, connecting the company's science with the broader mental health and neuroscience community. The role is responsible for developing and managing a geographic territory and serving as a key scientific point of contact through both virtual and face-to-face interactions.
Key responsibilities include: developing and maintaining scientifically grounded relationships with healthcare professionals, researchers, and thought leaders in neuroscience and mental healthcare within the assigned territory; leading in-depth, compliant scientific conversations focused on disease understanding, research methodology, and emerging evidence in TRD and PTSD; anticipating and addressing scientific questions from external stakeholders with accurate, balanced medical information; collecting, analyzing, and communicating medical insights from the field to internal stakeholders to inform clinical development and medical strategy; maintaining high-level scientific expertise through continuous learning; contributing to planning and execution of medical education activities, advisory boards, and scientific congress engagements; upholding ethical, regulatory, and compliance requirements; collaborating cross-functionally with internal partners including Clinical Development, Government Affairs, and Market Access; and providing training to eventual sales and marketing teams. For Senior MSLs, additional responsibilities include mentoring and coaching junior MSLs, supporting onboarding and training efforts, and contributing to broader medical affairs initiatives.
The role is field-based in Detroit, MI or Cleveland, OH, and reports to the Director, Medical Science Liaison. The position requires up to 75% travel, including overnight stays and weekends.
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, as needed
- Must reside within the geographic area (Detroit, MI or Cleveland, OH)
- 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 full alignment with Compass' values
