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MSL) at Compass Pathways is a core member of the Medical Affairs organization, connecting the company's science with the broader mental health and neuroscience community, helping to shape medical strategy, and supporting the continued development of Compass Pathways' work in treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The ideal candidate is passionate about a field-based role establishing themselves as a key point of scientific contact, actively engaging in high-quality scientific exchange and gathering insights from the field on emerging research, changes in the treatment landscape, and evolving approaches to care.

<div class="content-intro">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. - <a href="https://compasspathways.com/" rel="nofollow" style="font-size:12pt">Compass Pathways</a>.</div>Job overview:The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) / Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL) at Compass Pathways is a core member of the Medical Affairs organization, connecting the company's science with the broader mental health and neuroscience community, helping to shape medical strategy, and supporting the continued development of Compass Pathways' work in treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This role is responsible for developing and managing a geographic territory and serving as a key scientific point of contact through both virtual and face-to-face interactions. The ideal candidate is passionate about a field-based role establishing themselves as a key point of scientific contact, actively engaging in high-quality scientific exchange and gathering insights from the field on emerging research, changes in the treatment landscape, and evolving approaches to care.Reports to: Director, Medical Science Liaisons.Location: Remote in the Pacific Northwest (OR, WA, NorCal, NorNevada).Roles and responsibilities: (include but not limited to)<ul><li>Develop and maintain scientifically grounded relationships with healthcare professionals, researchers, and thought leaders across neuroscience and mental healthcare within the assigned territory</li><li>Lead in-depth, compliant scientific conversations focused on disease understanding, research methodology, and emerging evidence in treatment-resistant depression and PTSD</li><li>Anticipate and address scientific questions from external stakeholders by providing accurate, balanced medical information in response to unsolicited requests</li><li>Collect, analyze, and communicate medical insights from the field to internal stakeholders to inform clinical development, medical strategy, and educational planning</li><li>Maintain a high level of scientific expertise in relevant therapeutic areas, competitive landscape, and emerging research through continuous -- sometimes self-guided -- learning</li><li>Contribute to the planning and execution of medical education activities, advisory boards, and scientific congress engagements and presentations</li><li>Uphold all ethical, regulatory, and compliance requirements in the conduct of field medical activities</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with internal partners (e.g., Clinical Development, Government Affairs, Market Access) </li><li>Provide training to eventual sales and marketing teams</li><li>For Senior MSLs: mentor and coach junior MSLs, support onboarding and training efforts, and contribute to broader medical affairs initiatives or special projects</li></ul> Candidate Profile:<ul><li>Advanced scientific training with associated credentials (e.g., PhD, PharmD, PMHNP, MD)</li><li>Previous MSL experience is strongly preferred</li><li>Preference for candidates with background/experience in neuroscience, psychiatry or psychology</li><li>Ability to travel up to 75%, including overnight stays and weekends, as needed</li><li>Candidate must reside within the geographic area </li><li>Engaging and expert communicator of scientific information and representing core values to a diverse array of audiences</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication, listening skills, and emotional intelligence</li><li>Proven experience of self-motivation, accountability, integrity & teamwork</li><li>Passion for improving and transforming mental health – full alignment with Compass' values</li></ul><div class="content-conclusion"><h2 style="line-height:1">Benefits & Compensation:</h2>For an overview of our benefits package and compensation information, please visit  "<a href="https://compasspathways.com/join-us/" rel="nofollow">Working at Compass</a>".  <h2 style="line-height:1">Equal opportunities:  </h2>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 applicantsWe 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.US applicantsCompass 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.<h2 style="line-height:1">Sponsorship:</h2>Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor employment visas and can only accept applications if you have employment rights in the country to which you are applying.<h2 style="line-height:1">Data Privacy:</h2>All data is confidential and protected by all legal and data privacy requirements, please see our recruitment <a href="https://compasspathways.com/recruitment-candidates-privacy-notice/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Privacy Notice</a> to learn more about how we process personal data.</div>

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(Senior) Medical Science Liaison (Pacific Northwest)

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At this level, the role also supports the growth of Compass's treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) franchises by reinforcing scientific leadership, shaping medical engagement plans, and advancing relationships with key external experts and thought leaders. The Director will drive execution of the national medical affairs plan, coach and mentor MSLs to enhance scientific credibility and performance, and partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that field insights help inform medical strategy, clinical development, and educational initiatives.

<div class="content-intro">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. - <a href="https://compasspathways.com/" rel="nofollow" style="font-size:12pt">Compass Pathways</a>.</div>Job overview:The Director, Medical Science Liaisons at Compass Pathways will lead and develop a high-performing field medical team focused on impactful scientific engagement within the neuroscience and mental health community. This role is responsible for translating Compass's medical strategy into effective field activities, overseeing MSL operations across a defined region, and ensuring consistent, high-quality scientific exchange with external stakeholders. The Director will drive execution of the national medical affairs plan, coach and mentor MSLs to enhance scientific credibility and performance, and partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that field insights help inform medical strategy, clinical development, and educational initiatives. At this level, the role also supports the growth of Compass's treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) franchises by reinforcing scientific leadership, shaping medical engagement plans, and advancing relationships with key external experts and thought leaders.Location: Remote on the West Coast, USA (covering for Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountains). Reports to: Senior Director, Medical Science Liaisons.Roles and responsibilities: (include but not limited to)<ul><li style="font-size:12pt">Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing MSL team within a region, setting clear expectations for scientific excellence, compliance, and professional growth</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Foster a culture of scientific rigor, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within Field Medical</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Translate medical strategy into effective field execution, ensuring consistent, high-quality scientific engagement across territories</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Oversee territory planning, stakeholder prioritization, and deployment of field medical resources</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Ensure the timely collection, synthesis, and communication of actionable medical insights from the field to inform clinical development, medical strategy, and education planning.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Maintain awareness of emerging science, treatment landscape developments, and competitive activity relevant to TRD and PTSD</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Support medical education initiatives, advisory boards, and scientific congress engagement at the regional or national level</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Contribute to the evolution of Medical Affairs processes, training, tools, and metrics to support a growing field medical organization</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Liaise cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Market Access, Government Affairs, and other internal teams to align field medical activities with organizational priorities</li></ul>Candidate Profile:<ul><li style="font-size:12pt">Advanced scientific training with associated credentials (e.g., PhD, PharmD, PMHNP, MD)</li><li style="font-size:12pt">At least 3 years of Medical Science Liaison experience</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Proven field medical leader with demonstrated ability to manage projects and cross-functional relationships</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Preference for candidates with background/experience in neuroscience, psychiatry or psychology</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Experience managing and supporting direct reports required</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Experience in pre-commercial or early-launch environments preferred</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Ability to travel up to 50-75%, including overnight stays and weekends, as needed</li><li style="font-size:12pt">A thoughtful leader, who's highly organized and accountable</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Excellent verbal and written communication, listening skills, and emotional intelligence</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Proven experience of self-motivation, accountability, integrity & teamwork</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Passion for improving and transforming mental health – full alignment with Compass values</li></ul><div class="content-conclusion"><h2 style="line-height:1">Benefits & Compensation:</h2>For an overview of our benefits package and compensation information, please visit  "<a href="https://compasspathways.com/join-us/" rel="nofollow">Working at Compass</a>".  <h2 style="line-height:1">Equal opportunities:  </h2>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 applicantsWe 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.US applicantsCompass 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.<h2 style="line-height:1">Sponsorship:</h2>Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor employment visas and can only accept applications if you have employment rights in the country to which you are applying.<h2 style="line-height:1">Data Privacy:</h2>All data is confidential and protected by all legal and data privacy requirements, please see our recruitment <a href="https://compasspathways.com/recruitment-candidates-privacy-notice/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Privacy Notice</a> to learn more about how we process personal data.</div>

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For SHOWS you'll visit schools, libraries, camps and more to deliver AMAZING science presentations that will WOW your audiences of 15-250 kids! We are currently looking for OUTGOING and EXCITING people to present MAD SCIENCE SHOWS and PARTIES!

We are currently looking for OUTGOING and EXCITING people to present  MAD SCIENCE SHOWS and PARTIES! 
Are you looking for a job that's FUN and gives you loads of EXPERIENCE on stage, in the spotlight? Look no further than MAD SCIENCE! For SHOWS you'll visit schools, libraries, camps and more to deliver AMAZING science presentations that will WOW your audiences of 15-250 kids! We provide the training and equipment, and handle all the booking and scheduling from our office. All you do is go have fun with the kids! 
Shows and parties happen ALL THE TIME! This is a part-time job, but we prefer someone with a flexible schedule who can take on many gigs when given plenty of notice. Requirements: <ul><li>An OUTGOING and DYNAMIC personality</li><li>Enjoys performing in front of an audience (birthday parties typically 15-25 children)</li><li>Experience with groups of children ages 4-12</li><li>Some experience in theater a plus.</li><li>Reliable transportation that is not public or ride share</li><li>A cell phone</li><li>Excellent verbal communication skills</li><li>Ability to lift up to 45 lbs</li><li>Must be available evenings and weekends</li><li>Knowledge of basic science (don't worry - we'll train the rest!)</li><li>Lots of ENERGY</li><li>All employees will be fingerprinted for criminal background check and TB tested</li></ul>Successful candidates are also: <ul><li>Responsible - able to conduct programs safely and efficiently</li><li>Reliable - always on time, always prepared</li><li>Adaptable - able to adjust to every environment and group type</li><li>Professional - comfortable dealing with everyone from parents to principals</li><li>Flexible - able to function in a business where schedules and workloads are at the mercy of the customer</li><li>FUN!!!</li></ul>

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