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COMPASS Pathways
Company introduction:
Compass Pathways plc (Nasdaq: CMPS) is a biotechnology company dedicated to accelerating patient access to evidence-based innovation in mental health. The Company is headquartered in London, UK, with offices in New York City in the US. We focus on developing novel treatments that have the potential to improve the lives of those who are suffering with mental health conditions and who are not helped by current treatments.
We are pioneering a new paradigm for treating mental health conditions focused on rapid and durable responses through the development of our investigational COMP360 synthetic psilocybin treatment, potentially a first in class treatment. COMP360 has Breakthrough Therapy designation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and has received Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway (ILAP) designation in the UK for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) due to the pressing unmet need in this area.
We are currently in phase 3 for TRD, have completed phase 2 studies for both post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anorexia nervosa and are planning a further late-stage study in PTSD. We envision a world where mental health means not just the absence of illness but the ability to thrive. - Compass Pathways.
Job overview:
The Director, Promotional Medical Education owns the end-to-end promotional medical education function, setting strategy and long-term vision while also personally leading execution of education programs (and overseeing TLL operationalizing programs regionally, where appropriate).
This role establishes an integrated promotional education roadmap aligned to company objectives and customer needs, builds and operates a compliant speaker/faculty model, and delivers high-quality educational experiences through live, virtual, and hybrid formats. The Director will be both strategic architect and operational driver, ensuring education investments translate into measurable engagement and impact.
Location: Hybrid in our New York City office or remote on the East Coast in the United States.
Reports to: Senior Director, HCP Marketing.
Roles and responsibilities
(Include but are not limited to):
Strategy, Vision & Portfolio Leadership
- Own the multi-year promotional medical education strategy and roadmap, translating company priorities into scalable education plans and platforms
- Set portfolio-level priorities across channels, programs, audiences, and investments, balancing near-term execution with long-term capability building
- Serve as a strategic advisor to cross-functional leadership, positioning promotional education as a core business and customer engagement driver
- Ensure all promotional education activities meet applicable regulatory, legal, and compliance standards (including FDA promotional regulations and internal policies)
Program Design & Educational Excellence
- Architect and build integrated promotional education experiences (e.g., peer‑to‑peer programs, workshops, advisory boards, speaker trainings, congress symposia/product theaters where applicable, and digital learning)
- Lead content planning with internal stakeholders (Brand, Medical Affairs, Marketing) to ensure alignment with strategy and educational objectives
- Directly manage key deliverables to ensure consistency, quality, accuracy, and message fidelity
Speaker/Faculty Bureau Ownership (Strategy + Operations)
- Set the promotional speaker/faculty strategy and operating model, including recruitment profiles, onboarding/training approach, utilization, governance, and ongoing capability building
- Oversee day‑to‑day speaker bureau operations; planning, logistics, performance management, and continuous improvement
Program Execution, Operational Rigor & Vendor Management
- Lead end‑to‑end execution of promotional medical education programs, ensuring operational excellence across live, virtual, and hybrid formats
- Implement efficient, scalable processes that support speed, quality, and compliance
- Oversee agency and vendor partners to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery and consistent program quality
Customer Engagement & Stakeholder Partnerships
- Shape the organization’s promotional education‑driven engagement philosophy; how, when, and where to engage customers through educational channels
- Partner closely with cross‑functional teams (Commercial, Medical Affairs, Field Teams, Marketing, Market Access) to align priorities and deliver cohesive customer experiences
- Build external partnerships to expand reach, elevate program quality, and strengthen faculty engagement
Measurement, Insights & Optimization
- Define a measurement framework linking promotional education to engagement quality and business objectives
- Track KPIs (attendance, reach, utilization, satisfaction, engagement quality) and apply insights to improve programs and evolve strategy over time
Candidate Profile:
- Bachelor’s degree required (life sciences or related field preferred); advanced degree a plus
- 8+ years of experience in medical, professional, or promotional education, HCP education, training, or related roles
- Proven ability to lead both strategy and hands on execution of education programs across live, virtual, and hybrid formats
- Strong knowledge of FDA promotional regulations and applicable education compliance standards (promotional and non promotional)
- Experience supporting product launches, lifecycle management and building speaker/faculty models
- Experience leading teams and/or managing vendors as an extension of the organization
- Experience with digital education platforms and innovative learning approaches
- Demonstrated ability to develop and communicate strategy with senior leaders in matrixed environments
- Strong leadership, influence, and stakeholder management skills
- Highly organized, execution focused, and able to manage complexity and change
- Track record of delivering high quality work on time and on budget
- Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time
【For NYC】Compensation Description (annually):
Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.
Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognise employees for their work and any role at Compass, regardless of the location, is eligible for additional discretionary bonuses and equity.
Benefits & Compensation:
For an overview of our benefits package and compensation information, please visit "Working at Compass".
Equal opportunities:
Reasonable accommodation
We are committed to building a workplace where everyone’s wellbeing matters. If you need reasonable accommodation during the interview process to be at your best, please let our recruiting team know.
UK applicants
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US applicants
Compass Pathways is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military service, genetic information, familial or marital status, or any other status, category, or characteristic protected by applicable law.
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