Team Coordinator, R&D Operations
Posted on August 25, 2025 (about 11 hours ago)
Company introduction:
Compass Pathways plc (Nasdaq: CMPS) is a biotechnology company dedicated to accelerating patient access to evidence-based innovation in mental health. The Company is headquartered in London, UK, and has offices in New York City and San Francisco in the US. We focus on developing innovations that can improve the lives of those who are suffering with mental health challenges and who are not helped by current treatments.
We are pioneering the development of a new model of psilocybin treatment, in which our proprietary formulation of synthetic psilocybin (which has received breakthrough therapy designation from the FDA) is administered with psychological support. We are currently in phase 3 study for treatment-resistant depression (TRD), and phase 2 for both post-traumatic stress disorder and anorexia nervosa. Our vision is a world of mental wellbeing - Compass Pathways.
Job overview:
The Team Coordinator for R&D Operations is a pivotal support role at the heart of Compass' scientific engine. As a key partner to our research and development teams, you will provide the essential administrative and executive support that enables our Research & Development Leadership Team (RDLT) to pioneer the future of mental health treatment.
Location: East Coast US, remote or hybrid (NY office)
Reports to: Associate Director, R&D Operations. This position will support various leadership roles within the R&D function.
Roles and responsibilities
- Executive support to Chief R&D Officer
- Provide administrative support to East Coast RDLT members and their teams
- Manage calendars and organise meetings (including team meetings and events)
- Book and arrange travel, transport and accommodation
- Manage execution and storage of key documentation
- Aid with administrative support including purchase orders, PDF editing, and DocuSign arrangement
- Implement and maintain standard operating procedures
- Collate and file expenses
- Assist with all necessary literature database management and reference management
- Project coordination of discrete R&D activities
Candidate Profile:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Prior administrative experience preferred
- Very good implementation, logistical and administrative skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (particularly Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, OneDrive), Adobe (including advanced PDF handling), and DocuSign
- Great relationship skills; flexible and able to to work collaboratively in a team and independently
- Discreet and trustworthy
- Ability to multi-task and work in multidisciplinary teams
- Relevant educational background desirable; experience in mental health care or life sciences an advantage
- Demonstrates Compass values
Apply for this job
To apply for this role, please visit the Compass Pathways job page on Greenhouse where you can submit your application and upload your resume and cover letter directly.
Additional information
Compensation base salary range: $72,000 - $92,000 USD per annum (please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location). The role is eligible for discretionary bonuses and equity.