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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. \nWe 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\nJob overview: \nThe Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) is a field-based commercial role responsible for developing and executing regional engagement strategies with key opinion leaders (KOLs), emerging thought leaders, and professional societies to support the future commercialization of COMP360. \nAs an extension of the Compass Marketing team, the TLL gathers actionable marketplace insights, serves as a critical link between regional stakeholders and headquarters, and helps inform brand strategy and launch readiness. Through compliant, customer-centric engagement and cross-functional collaboration, the TLL supports strategic decision-making, identifies partnership opportunities, and delivers a cohesive stakeholder experience that advances organizational goals and improves patient outcomes. \nThis role involves significant travel to national and regional medical congresses, professional society meetings, advisory boards, field engagements, and cross-functional business meetings.\nLocation: Field based on the West Coast or in Texas, United States. \nReports to: Director, Promotional Medical Education.\nRoles and responsibilities\n(include but not limited to): \nThought Leader Engagement & Relationship Management \nLead the development and execution of thought leader engagement strategies\nBuild and maintain trusted relationships with national, regional, and emerging thought leaders\nCoordinate leadership interactions at assigned national, regional, and state society meetings and conferences\nMonitor market trends, scientific publications, congresses, and customer feedback to identify emerging opportunities and insights \nStrategic Insights & Planning \nCapture, synthesize, and communicate actionable customer insights to inform brand strategy, launch readiness, educational initiatives, and customer engagement plans\nContribute to strategic planning activities through stakeholder engagement and market intelligence \nManage engagement plans, maintain documentation, and ensure effective tracking of key activities and outcomes \nSpeaker Bureau & Peer-to-Peer Education \nSupport the development and execution of peer-to-peer educational programs and speaker engagement strategies \nIdentify, recruit, and help onboard speaker faculty in partnership with Marketing \nAssist with speaker events, including speaker selection, training, and program review to ensure consistent messaging and compliant execution \nCollaborate with the Marketing team on speaker training programs and contribute to the ongoing refinement and effectiveness of the U.S. Speaker Bureau \nContent & Educational Development \nContribute to educational content development by incorporating customer insights and perspectives to enhance relevance, impact, and engagement\nCollaborate with advocacy organizations and professional societies to advance disease-state education and patient journey awareness \nCandidate profile: \nBachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred \n6+ years pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or related experience \nStrong KOL engagement experience required \nCNS, psychiatry, neuroscience, or specialty therapeutics experience preferred \nDemonstrated ability to generate meaningful customer insights and influence strategy \nStrong understanding of healthcare environment and compliance requirements \nExcellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills \nMission-driven leader passionate about mental health innovation \nWilling to travel 50-75% travel within assigned region (including weekends to attend congresses) \nCompensation Description (annually):\nOur compensation package for permanent hires includes base salary, discretionary bonus, and equity, alongside our comprehensive benefits offering.\nPlease 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.\nBase salary per annum:\n$170,000—$230,000 USD\nBenefits:\nFor an overview of our benefits package and compensation information, please visit \"Joins us - Our Benefits \".\nThese include flexibility & generous time off, parental & reproductive support, health & medical, mental health & wellbeing and Financial health.\nEqual opportunities: \nReasonable accommodation\n 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. \nUK applicants\nWe are proud of our commitment to diversity and equality (pursuant to the Equality Act 2010). We do not discriminate based upon race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age or disability.\nUS applicants\nCompass Pathways is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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