Medical Science Liaison — Detroit or Cleveland

Job overview

The Medical Science Liaison role is field-based, with Detroit, MI or Cleveland, OH listed as location options; the posting describes virtual and face-to-face work and does not specify a remote-only arrangement. Compensation is $170,000–$230,000 per year. The role supports Compass Pathways’ Medical Affairs organization and its work in treatment-resistant depression and PTSD. The liaison builds scientific relationships, exchanges balanced medical information, and gathers field insights to inform medical strategy, clinical development, and education. The role connects the company’s research with healthcare professionals, researchers, and thought leaders in mental health and neuroscience.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain scientific relationships with healthcare professionals, researchers, and thought leaders
• lead compliant scientific conversations on treatment-resistant depression and PTSD
• respond to unsolicited scientific questions with accurate, balanced information
• collect and communicate field insights
• contribute to medical education, advisory boards, congress engagements, and presentations
• collaborate with internal partners
• provide training to eventual sales and marketing teams. Senior MSLs may mentor junior MSLs and support onboarding and broader initiatives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical science liaison

detroit mi

cleveland oh

compass pathways

medical affairs

mental health

neuroscience

treatment-resistant depression

ptsd

field-based

travel up to 75%

$170k–$230k

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible work and generous time off
• parental and reproductive support
• health and medical benefits
• mental health and wellbeing support
• financial health benefits.

Why this role

Field-based territory role with travel up to 75%, including overnight stays and weekends as needed. Advanced scientific training is required; prior MSL experience is strongly preferred. The employer states it cannot sponsor employment visas.

About the employer

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