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Here at COMPASS, we are united by our commitment to improving patient experience and outcomes in mental health care. Below are stories from our passionate team, as well as information about our thriving internship programme, and our current job vacancies.
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Current vacancies
Our core team of over 40 people is based in London and New York.
We are looking for a motivated and curious individual to support our growing preclinical programme.
Responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):
- Conducting cross-functional literature search, communication of results, written and oral
- Developing and assessing research plan for preclinical development of compounds of interest
- Project management of preclinical research with relevant internal and external stakeholders (might require occasional international travel)
- Designing preclinical studies and writing experimental protocols
- Writing various scientific documents (scientific publications, patents, internal documents, regulatory documents)
- Presentation of scientific data (internal and external presentations)
- Line management (interns, research associates/coordinators)
- Scientific due diligence of novel compounds or business opportunities
- Participation in selected scientific conferences, seminars, and communicating the learnings back to the team
The responsibilities do not involve running any experiments/wet lab benchwork.
If interested, please send your CV and statement of interest to hiring@compasspathways.com.
The successful candidate must thrive working in a fast-paced, innovative environment while remaining flexible, resourceful and efficient. The ability to analyse complex issues developing relevant and realistic plans, programmes and recommendations are critical to success. The role will be a fundamental addition to the management team bringing significant innovative drug development experience to COMPASS Pathways.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Responsible for design, implementation, performance, risk management and issue resolution in clinical development programmes
- Involved in collaborative efforts between clinical trial sites and Clinical Operations to ensure the high-quality execution of all clinical trials in compliance with regulatory requirements
- Works closely with the Regulatory Affairs, FDA, EMA and country-specific competent authorities to define the right regulatory pathway for each development programme
- Provides clinical & scientific leadership for trial concept generation, clinical trial protocols and related documents
- Functions as the medically qualified representative of the company, interfacing with the Board, Investors, Key Opinion Leaders, Investigators, Payors, Patient Groups, Health Authorities and the Media
- Works closely with cross-functional teams to identify, develop and implement novel technologies to support patient outcomes
- Participating in the creation of organisational strategy, goals, and objectives for the clinical research function and aids in implementation of the business plans to support both local and global clinical development strategies
- Responsible for the oversight and development of reports submitted to regulatory authorities
- Develops and maintains relationships with investigators and leading experts in the field of mental health research, psychiatry and neuroscience
- Participates in the development of the content of the Investigator’s Brochure and Clinical Development Plan; giving input into the value and safety of investigator-initiated trial proposals
- Maintains awareness of new and emerging safety concerns; participating in the safety surveillance committee to ensure that the safety information on COMPASS products is accurate and up to date
For further information and a confidential discussion please send your statement of interest and your CV to ekaterina@compasspathways.com or hiring@compasspathways.com.
The Business Development Associate will support COMPASS in its growth by assessing new business opportunities and assisting in upcoming fundraising activities.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Support growing the company by assessing new business development opportunities and assisting in fundraising activities:
- Help run project plans for business development opportunities
- Develop financial models to assess the attractiveness of internal and external business development opportunities
- Undertake commercial, legal and financial due diligence activities for business development opportunities
- Support the raising of additional funds in future financing rounds (eg developing company documentation and pitch materials, valuation modelling, managing investor queries, coordinating legal documentation processes, managing data rooms)
- Undertake landscaping analysis of companies operating in the psychedelic space and monitoring ongoing developments
If interested, please send your CV and statement of interest to hiring@compasspathways.com.
The Legal Counsel, Corporate and Healthcare, will report to the General Counsel.
Responsibilities, under direction of the General Counsel, include (but are not limited to):
- Develop, implement, and maintain written policies, procedures, and guidelines to facilitate compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and rules, and industry standards
- Provide comprehensive legal support in order to identify, manage, and help mitigate legal risks, including those that involve fraud and abuse, anti-kickback, and antitrust laws
- Manage compliance matters handled by outside counsel and consultants
- Provide advice to all COMPASS departments to ensure compliance and risk mitigation related to applicable laws, regulations, and COMPASS policies
- Draft, review, and evaluate complex commercial, corporate, and intellectual property transactions, including license, collaboration, co-development, clinical trial, consulting, data use, supply, and other agreements
- Develop and deliver training to COMPASS departments regarding assigned areas
- Handle other compliance matters as assigned by the General Counsel
If interested, please send your CV and statement of interest to hiring@compasspathways.com
Note that we are not able to sponsor employment visas at this time, and therefore can only accept applications from people who have employment rights in the US.
The Project Manager will be passionate about developing innovative treatments to improve the lives of patients with mental health conditions. They will be responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and implementation of clinical research projects within budget, timeline, and scope. They will also monitor and present project updates to relevant stakeholders, clients, or project team members.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Oversight of CRO(s) working with COMPASS Pathways
- Collaboration with CRO(s) to ensure delivery of projects on-time, to the required quality and within budget
- Working directly with site teams and local/national health services located globally to stimulate patient recruitment and retention
- working directly with sites located globally on Investigator Instigated Studies, including contractual agreements and provision of clinical supplies
- Other duties as appropriate to support the Clinical Operations team
If interested, please send your CV and statement of interest to hiring@compasspathways.com.