Associate Director, Scientific Communications

Company introduction:

Compass Pathways plc (Nasdaq: CMPS) is a biotechnology company dedicated to unlocking urgently needed new treatment options in mental health care.

The Company is headquartered in London, UK, with a U.S. office in New Jersey. We believe mental health patients deserve the possibility of a better future. Our initial focus is developing COMP360 psilocybin, a proprietary, investigational, synthetic psilocybin treatment under evaluation for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). COMP360 is a potentially first-in-class treatment and has Breakthrough Therapy designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as well as Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway (ILAP) designation in the UK for TRD.

We are leading the world’s largest classic psychedelic clinical program in TRD, and building upon that robust foundation, we are executing a late-stage trial evaluating COMP360 for PTSD, another condition with high unmet need. Our goal is to advance treatments that move the field of psychiatry towards treatment options that offer rapid onset and sustained durability with infrequent dosing. - Compass Pathways

Job overview:

The Associate Director, Scientific Communications will help to optimize and execute the Scientific Communications function within Medical Affairs, stewarding the capabilities, processes, and scientific communications that support launch readiness and future growth. This individual will translate emerging clinical and scientific evidence into clear, compelling, and scientifically rigorous communications that advance Medical Affairs strategy and scientific exchange.

Success in this role requires equal parts strategic thinking and hands-on execution. Working closely with the Executive Director of Medical Affairs, the Associate Director will help shape scientific communications strategy while personally owning key deliverables, including publications, congress materials, scientific platforms, slide decks, FAQs, and medical education resources. The role requires a balance of strategic thinking and practical execution, partnering across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, HEOR, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, and Field Medical to continuously improve publication planning, congress planning, and scientific communications processes that enable timely, consistent, and impactful dissemination of scientific evidence.

We are seeking a scientifically rigorous, intellectually curious, and creative team player who is energized by the opportunity to build something new. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex challenges, values diverse perspectives, and combines scientific excellence with thoughtful design to create engaging, high-impact scientific communications that ultimately improve patient care.

Location :Remote in the United States.

Reports to: Executive Director, Medical Affairs.

Roles and responsibilities (Includes but not limited to) :

Stewardship of the Scientific Communications Function

- Drive the defined Scientific Communications plans within Medical Affairs, contributing to scalable processes and capabilities to support launch and long-term growth

- Partner with Medical Affairs leadership to develop and execute an integrated Scientific Communications strategy aligned with organizational priorities

- Identify opportunities to improve how scientific information is communicated by introducing thoughtful, innovative approaches that enhance clarity, quality, and impact

- Vendor selection and management, and engagement with external thought leader collaborators

Publications Planning and Scientific Dissemination

- Lead publication planning and execution across the Medical Affairs portfolio, ensuring timely and effective dissemination of scientific evidence

- Refine and continuously improve publication planning processes, governance, and execution in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders

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