Principal Scientist, Clinical Sciences
Compass Pathways
About this role
Compass Pathways is hiring a Principal Scientist, Clinical Sciences to provide scientific leadership for late-stage clinical studies supporting its investigational COMP360 synthetic psilocybin program in mental health. The role partners closely with cross-functional teams to ensure studies are designed and executed to support regulatory and potential launch goals. This position reports to the VP, Clinical Development and is offered as a 9-month engagement based in NYC (hybrid) or remote on the US East Coast.
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About Compass Pathways
compasspathways.comCompass Pathways is a biotechnology company developing psilocybin-based therapies for treatment-resistant depression and other serious mental health conditions. It conducts clinical research and develops treatment models that combine psychedelic compounds with psychological support.
Recent company news
Business WireCompass Pathways to Present at Stifel 2026 Virtual CNS Forum on March 18, 2026
17 hours ago
STATCompass Pathways expects earlier FDA approval decision on its psilocybin drug
Nov 4, 2025
MarketBeatCompass Pathways (NASDAQ:CMPS) Trading Down 6.3% - What's Next?
1 day ago
Psychedelic AlphaBREAKING: Second Positive Phase 3 for Compass' Psilocybin, Though Modest Magnitude Raises Questions
3 weeks ago
BioPharma DiveCompass, with Phase 3 hits, ready to take psilocybin to the FDA
3 weeks ago
About Compass Pathways
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$160k – $230k
per year
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