Director, Commercial Training
COMPASS Pathways PlcCompany 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, with offices in New York City in the US. We focus on developing novel treatments that have the potential to improve the lives of those who are suffering with mental health conditions and who are not helped by current treatments.âŻâŻ
We are pioneering a new paradigm for treating mental health conditions focused on rapid and durable responses through the development of our investigational COMP360 synthetic psilocybin treatment, potentially a first in class treatment. COMP360 has Breakthrough Therapy designation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and has received Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway (ILAP) designation in the UK for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) due to the pressing unmet need in this area.
We are currently in phase 3 for TRD, have completed phase 2 studies for both post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anorexia nervosa and are planning a further late-stage study in PTSD. We envision a world where mental health means not just the absence of illness but the ability to thrive. - Compass Pathways.
Job overview:Â Â
The Director, Commercial Training will play a critical role in preparing and enabling Compass Pathwaysâ field-facing teams for the successful launch and commercialization of COMP360 and future therapies. This leader will be responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive commercial training strategy that ensures field stakeholders are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to engage effectively with healthcare providers across complex treatment settings.
This role will lead the development of training content, field readiness programs, launch and national meeting training plans, and ongoing capability development as the organization grows. The Director will work closely with Commercial Operations, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Sales Leadership, and external partners to deliver integrated, compliant, and high-impact training experiences.
A strong understanding of interventional psychiatry, including treatment models, site-of-care dynamics, and referral pathways, is a significant advantage for this role.
Location: Hybrid in our New York City office or remote on the East Coast in the United States.
Reports to: Senior Director, Commercial Operations.
Roles and responsibilitiesÂ
(Include but are not limited to):Â
- Develop and execute an enterprise-wide commercial training strategy to support pre-launch, launch, and post-launch phases for COMP360 and future assets
- Lead strategic collaboration with all field-facing stakeholders including Sales, Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), Patient Access Liaisons, Market Access, and other customer-facing roles
- Design and deliver launch training programs including onboarding curricula, national and regional meeting training content, and ongoing reinforcement plans
- Own the creation of training content and curricula including disease state, product, customer engagement, compliance, and role-specific capability development
- Partner with Marketing and Medical Affairs to ensure training content is accurate, aligned, and compliant with regulatory and promotional guidelines
- Translate complex scientific, clinical, and operational concepts into clear, actionable training materials for diverse field roles
- Lead planning and execution of national and regional training meetings
- Build scalable training infrastructure including learning pathways, certification programs, and onboarding frameworks
- Expand training capabilities to include leadership development, coaching skills, and advanced field effectiveness training
- Collaborate with Commercial Operations and Analytics to define training effectiveness metrics
- Manage external vendors, training platforms, and training budgets
Candidate Profile:
- Bachelorâs degree in Business, Life Sciences, Education, or related field; advanced degree preferred
- 8â10+ years of experience in commercial training, sales enablement, or learning & development within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
- Demonstrated experience leading launch training for specialty or complex therapies
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical commercial models including sales, medical, market access, and patient support roles
- Experience with interventional or specialty psychiatry products is a significant plus
- Familiarity with TRD, referral-based care models, and site-of-care dynamics strongly preferred
- Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience managing vendors and learning platforms (e.g., LMS)
ăFor NYCăCompensation Description (annually):
Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.
Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognise employees for their work and any role at Compass, regardless of the location, is eligible for additional discretionary bonuses and equity.
Benefits & Compensation:
For an overview of our benefits package and compensation information, please visit  "Working at Compass". Â
Equal opportunities:Â
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UK applicants
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US applicants
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