Director, Medical Science Liaison
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Compass PathwaysBiotechnology, Mental Health
Remote on the West Coast, USAFull-TimeDirector
Salary$235,000 — $260,000 USD
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Job Details
- Experience
- At least 3 years of Medical Science Liaison experience
- Required Skills
- Stakeholder management
Requirements
- Advanced scientific training with associated credentials (e.g., PhD, PharmD, PMHNP, MD)
- At least 3 years of Medical Science Liaison experience
- Proven field medical leader with demonstrated ability to manage projects and cross-functional relationships
- Experience managing and supporting direct reports
- Ability to travel up to 50-75%, including overnight stays and weekends, as needed
- Background or experience in neuroscience, psychiatry or psychology preferred
- Experience in pre-commercial or early-launch environments preferred
- Highly organized and accountable
- Excellent verbal and written communication, listening skills, and emotional intelligence
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing MSL team within a region, setting clear expectations for scientific excellence, compliance, and professional growth
- Translate medical strategy into effective field execution, ensuring consistent, high-quality scientific engagement across territories
- Oversee territory planning, stakeholder prioritization, and deployment of field medical resources
- Ensure the timely collection, synthesis, and communication of actionable medical insights from the field to inform clinical development, medical strategy, and education planning
- Maintain awareness of emerging science, treatment landscape developments, and competitive activity relevant to TRD and PTSD
- Support medical education initiatives, advisory boards, and scientific congress engagement at the regional or national level
- Contribute to the evolution of Medical Affairs processes, training, tools, and metrics to support a growing field medical organization
- Liaise cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Market Access, Government Affairs, and other internal teams to align field medical activities with organizational priorities
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