Associate Director, Scientific Communications

Compass Pathways

4d•$210,000 - $255,000•Remote

About The Position

The Associate Director, Scientific Communications will help to optimize and execute the Scientific Communications function within Medical Affairs, stewarding the capabilities, processes, and scientific communications that support launch readiness and future growth. This individual will translate emerging clinical and scientific evidence into clear, compelling, and scientifically rigorous communications that advance Medical Affairs strategy and scientific exchange. Success in this role requires equal parts strategic thinking and hands-on execution. Working closely with the Executive Director of Medical Affairs, the Associate Director will help shape scientific communications strategy while personally owning key deliverables, including publications, congress materials, scientific platforms, slide decks, FAQs, and medical education resources. The role requires a balance of strategic thinking and practical execution, partnering across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, HEOR, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, and Field Medical to continuously improve publication planning, congress planning, and scientific communications processes that enable timely, consistent, and impactful dissemination of scientific evidence. We are seeking a scientifically rigorous, intellectually curious, and creative team player who is energized by the opportunity to build something new. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex challenges, values diverse perspectives, and combines scientific excellence with thoughtful design to create engaging, high-impact scientific communications that ultimately improve patient care.

Requirements

Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, PsyD, or equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline
Minimum 8 years experience in Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, Publications, or a related function within the biopharmaceutical industry and/or scientific/medical communications agency
Demonstrated experience leading publication planning and execution, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and scientific presentations
Experience supporting scientific communications for major medical congresses
Exceptional scientific writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear and compelling scientific communications
Prior leadership experience in Scientific Communications is strongly preferred with demonstrated success managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience in psychiatry, neuroscience, or other CNS therapeutic areas strongly preferred
Launch or pre-commercial experience is highly desirable
Intellectually curious and enjoys solving complex scientific and operational challenges
Highly collaborative, seeking diverse perspectives, while maintaining the confidence to make decisions and move work forward

Responsibilities

Drive the defined Scientific Communications plans within Medical Affairs, contributing to scalable processes and capabilities to support launch and long-term growth
Partner with Medical Affairs leadership to develop and execute an integrated Scientific Communications strategy aligned with organizational priorities
Identify opportunities to improve how scientific information is communicated by introducing thoughtful, innovative approaches that enhance clarity, quality, and impact
Vendor selection and management, and engagement with external thought leader collaborators
Lead publication planning and execution across the Medical Affairs portfolio, ensuring timely and effective dissemination of scientific evidence
Refine and continuously improve publication planning processes, governance, and execution in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders
Partner with internal subject matter experts, Clinical Development, and external authors to develop manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations in accordance with compliance policies
Monitor publication timelines and proactively identify risks, opportunities, and dependencies
Lead scientific planning for key medical congresses in partnership with cross-functional teams
Coordinate congress scientific communications with publication plans and organizational priorities
Support the development of abstracts, posters, presentations, and related scientific content
Ensure congress activities maximize scientific engagement and effective dissemination of new evidence
Collaborate closely with the Field Medical organization to develop high-quality scientific communications that support scientific exchange
Develop and maintain scientific slide decks, FAQs, educational resources, advisory board materials, presentations, and other Medical Affairs communications
Translate complex scientific and clinical data into accurate, engaging communications tailored to diverse scientific audiences
Ensure scientific consistency across Medical Affairs communications through thoughtful review and content stewardship
Own and continuously evolve the Treatment-Resistant Depression Scientific Communications Platform as the scientific foundation for Medical Affairs communications
Partner with internal scientific leaders to develop and maintain the PTSD Scientific Communications Platform
Ensure emerging scientific evidence is appropriately integrated into communication platforms and core Medical Affairs materials