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Salary: USD 170,000 - 230,000 / annual
COMPASS Pathways is a biotechnology company dedicated to unlocking new treatment options in mental health care. The company 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) / 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. This field-based role is responsible for developing and managing a geographic territory in Northern California (San Francisco, San Jose, or Oakland area) and serving as a key scientific point of contact through both virtual and face-to-face interactions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain scientifically grounded relationships with healthcare professionals, researchers, and thought leaders across 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 all ethical, regulatory, and compliance requirements in field medical activities
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal partners (Clinical Development, Government Affairs, Market Access)
- 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. Candidates must be passionate about field-based work, establishing themselves as key scientific contacts, and actively engaging in high-quality scientific exchange while gathering insights on emerging research and evolving approaches to care.
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 (Northern California)
- 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 to company values
