Senior Manager, Medical Affairs Operations (Fixed-Term Contract)

Compass Pathways•New York, NY

4d•$160,000 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Compass Pathways is seeking a Senior Manager, Medical Affairs Operations for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role will support the VP in evaluating, tracking, and closing out Investigator-Initiated Studies (IISs). The position requires a strong understanding of legal and regulatory requirements to ensure ethical and compliant processes, with decisions based on scientific merit. The role involves seamless contracting and milestone management, proactive communication of project status, issue escalation, and resolution, and facilitating cross-functional team discussions. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, project-led structure and contribute to developing therapies that make a meaningful difference worldwide.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required or PharmD/PhD equivalent experience.
7+ years of pharmaceutical/biotherapeutics industry experience.
3+ years of Medical Affairs Leadership experience.
Experience in drug safety, pharmacovigilance, quality assurance and compliance requirements are desirable.
Experience in biomedical research, study feasibility.
Proven ability to influence and work successfully in a complex, global, matrix organization.
Resourceful with the ability to effectively manage multiple workstreams and projects.
High degree of analytical ability and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to initiate and lead large, cross-function projects and see it through to completion.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Thrives in a flexible, dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Proactively share project status, issue escalation, and resolution.
Schedule meetings to facilitate cross-functional team discussions, decisions, issue resolution towards achieving project goals.
Work in undefined, cross-functional teams to determine goals, identify challenges, and work to completion of project or program.
Provide additional leadership to the broader team by having a positive, solutions-focused, innovative and collaborative mindset.
Ensure compliant processes consistent with medical and promotional review guidelines, industry regulations, and internal SOPs.
Support generation of reports, dashboards, and data insights to drive operational decision making.
Provide support to IIS activities as needed.