Senior Medical Science Liaison — Northern California

Job overview

The Senior Medical Science Liaison role is field-based in San Francisco, San Jose, or Oakland, CA, with hybrid remote work indicated in the listing. Compensation is $170,000–$230,000 annually, plus discretionary bonus and equity. COMPASS Pathways is developing investigational treatments for mental health conditions, including treatment-resistant depression and PTSD.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain scientific relationships with healthcare professionals, researchers, and thought leaders
• lead compliant scientific discussions on disease understanding, research methods, and emerging evidence
• respond to unsolicited scientific questions with balanced medical information
• gather and communicate field insights
• contribute to medical education, advisory boards, congresses, and presentations
• maintain compliance
• and collaborate with internal partners. Senior MSLs may mentor junior MSLs and support onboarding, training, and medical affairs projects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior medical science liaison

msl

medical affairs

neuroscience

psychiatry

treatment-resistant depression

ptsd

northern california

san francisco

san jose

oakland ca

hybrid remote

$170k–$230k/year

travel up to 75%

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexibility and generous time off, parental and reproductive support, health and medical benefits, mental health and wellbeing support, and financial health benefits.

Why this role

Field travel may reach 75%, including overnight stays and weekends as needed. Advanced scientific training is sought, such as a PhD, PharmD, PMHNP, or MD; prior MSL experience is strongly preferred. Employment visa sponsorship is not available.

About the employer

COMPASS Pathways is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.