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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 primary 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) / Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL) is a core member of the Medical Affairs organization, serving as a key scientific point of contact between the company and the broader mental health and neuroscience community. This field-based role is responsible for developing and managing a geographic territory and establishing the MSL as a key scientific 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, medical strategy, and educational planning; maintaining high-level scientific expertise in relevant therapeutic areas, competitive landscape, and emerging research through continuous learning; contributing to the 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 or special projects.
The role is field-based in Philadelphia, PA; Washington, DC; Baltimore, MD; or Newark, NJ, and reports to the Director, Medical Science Liaison. The ideal candidate is passionate about a field-based role and actively engages in high-quality scientific exchange while gathering insights from the field on emerging research, changes in the treatment landscape, and evolving approaches to care.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Advanced scientific training with associated credentials (e.g., 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 (Philadelphia, DC, Baltimore, or Newark)
- 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
