Project Manager, Manufacturing and Supply

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:   

This key role within Manufacturing & Supply drives project success by managing execution plans, financials, documentation, and stakeholder liaison. Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, coordinating operational logistics, and overseeing quality processes.  

We seek an individual with a pharmaceutical industry experience, good project management experience, and excellent organizational and communication skills to thrive in a dynamic environment. 

Location: Hybrid in our New York City office or Remote in the United States.  

Reports to: Vice-President, Manufacturing and Supply.  

Roles and responsibilities  
(Include but are not limited to):  

• Manage Manufacturing & Supply project related activities 

• Responsible for project reporting and project action tracking 

• Manage execution plan and project control documents (e.g., Decision Log, Actions Tracker, Risk Register, Drug Product Stability Tracker, Project Plan, Invoice Tracker) 

• Manage financial activities (including purchase orders, invoices, payments; tracking project forecast and spend), in accordance with Compass policies and procedures 

• Prepare annual budget and quarterly reforecast, in line with Compass schedule.  

• Maintain primary point of contact for internal and external parties and manage external relationships, relating to designated projects 

• Organize and lead cross functional meetings and facilitate communication within the team 

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to manage project related strategies according to business needs 

• Lead operational activities, including facilitation of study contracting (in collaboration with legal team), controlled substance logistics, and site to site product transfers Manage project related documentation as per Compass policies and regulatory requirements 

• Manage quality related processes (including Change Controls, Deviations and CAPA plans) 

Candidate Profile: 

• Minimum of bachelors in science or closely related subject  

• Project management and team coordination experience for manufacturing and supply in the pharmaceutical industry preferred 

• Project management training preferred 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills 

• Excellent implementation, logistical and administrative skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (particularly Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, OneDrive), Adobe (including advanced PDF handling), and DocuSign 

• Demonstrable ability to allocate resources, integrate information, plan and execute various meetings, strongly preferred 

• Prior experience of GxP (i.e. GCP) compliance desirable 

• Highly motivated, with team player mindset  

• Ability to build strong relationships with external and internal contacts 

• Ability to multi-task and work in multidisciplinary teams 

• Strong attention to detail, time-keeping and organisational skills 
  
  
• Demonstrates Compass’ values: Compassion, Boldness, Inclusion, Rigour 

Benefits & Compensation:

For an overview of our benefits package and compensation information, please visit  "Working at Compass".  

Equal opportunities: 

UK applicants

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US applicants

Compass Pathways is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military service, genetic information, familial or marital status, or any other status, category, or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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