Talent Acquisition Specialist, COMPASS Pathways
6 Month Fixed-Term Contract
$70-95k
+ Bonuses & equity. Salary reflective of NYC, may vary in other locations
More information about location
Biotech accelerating patient access to evidence-based innovation in mental health
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Biotech accelerating patient access to evidence-based innovation in mental health
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$70-95k
+ Bonuses & equity. Salary reflective of NYC, may vary in other locations
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To accelerate patient access and experience to evidence-based innovation in mental health care, to achieve a vision of a world of mental wellbeing.
Role
Who you are
- An education in STEM, Human Resources or Business Management is a preferred, however equivalent relevant work experience would be considered
- In-house experience ideal, especially at a biotech or pharmaceutical company, agency considered
- Proven success hiring for niche and technical hires in the US or UK, ideally for industry related roles
- Excellent candidate management and overall communication skills in English (written and oral)
- Strong multitasking abilities; manages several different recruitment processes simultaneously
- Effective collaborator with the rest of the organisation, across R&D and G&A
- Builds positive relationships with colleagues and candidates; empathetic and service-oriented
- Organised, adaptable, flexible and able to solve problems in a dynamic and international environment (working across time zones)
- Strong work ethic, transparency, accountability and a sense of urgency
- A genuine desire to ensure we hire in the best talent
- Aligned to our company values of Compassion, Boldness, Rigour and Inclusion
What the job involves
- As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be working on a range of requisition, from entry-level to senior, technical and scientific roles within our R&D teams across the US and UK
- You’ll support hiring managers throughout the recruitment process, from job scoping and sourcing to selection, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and accurate data in our ATS
- Success in this role requires a strong understanding of Compass’s mission and research focus, enabling you to attract and engage top-tier talent who align with our purpose and values
- Reports to: Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition
- Duration: 6-month contract
- Manage candidates and requisitions through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensuring system data accuracy and process integrity
- Support and guide internal stakeholders through our recruitment processes
- Act as the main point of contact for candidates throughout their entire experience, keeping them informed, engaged, and supported
- Deliver constructive feedback to candidates promptly and professionally during and after their process
- Support hiring managers with the creation of job descriptions
- Lead hiring intake meetings with hiring managers to confirm the search criteria, set up the interview process, and agree on process and timelines
- Post job adverts that comply with our internal guidelines, on relevant websites
- Review and assess direct applicants, with the ability to identify individuals relevant for the current role and future growth within Compass
- Proactive sourcing, involving searches (including AI-based tools), building and using networks and direct marketing strategies
- Conduct screening interviews for non-technical and technical roles
- Performing all the above whilst ensuring that all (personal) data is stored and used correctly
- Support with talent acquisition administration and coordination
- Collaborate with the People Operations team to ensure a smooth handover from offer acceptance to onboarding
- Be a Compass ambassador, representing our company, our values and vision accurately, whilst demonstrating a clear understanding of our current objectives
Our take
There’s been a major movement towards treating mental health issues with psychedelics over the last few years. While the vast majority of this work is still in R&D and clinical trials, the space has become awash with capital investment, with a handful of companies even going public.
COMPASS Pathways is one of those to go public, along with MindMed in 2020. The company is developing methods for treating depression and other mental health issues with psilocybin – the naturally occurring psychedelic chemical found in mushrooms.
The growth of COMPASS from being founded in 2016 to IPO in 2020 has been extraordinary. There have been a few ups and downs since then (as is the case with most PLCs), with each rise and fall dependent on the progress of its trials. However, the fact that the company recently appointed former Otsuka Pharmaceutical executive Kabir Nath as CEO, bolstered by $285 million in private placement VC shows that it's determined to stay ahead of the competition.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Apr 2020
$80m
SERIES B
Oct 2018
$25m
SERIES A
Total funding: $109.1m
Company benefits
- Pension and retirement savings plans
- Flexible working arrangements, including flexible hours, working-from-home and hybrid working
- Community Circles: a regular opportunity for team members to connect, share lived experiences, inspire others, and learn from each other
- Regular virtual and in-person social events, including a London-based hiking group, art and creative workshops, food and drinks evenings, team picnics, and holiday celebrations
- Comprehensive and market-leading health and wellness benefits including company paid healthcare plans
- Confidential counselling or therapy sessions via our Employee Assistance Programme
- Support from our own dedicated Community Wellbeing Lead to guide team members to our resources
- Workplace wellbeing initiatives, including employee-led yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and support groups for parents and carers and for people who are neurodiverse
- Breast-feeding facilities at our London office
- Wellbeing Leadership Forums for Line Managers
- Generous paid time off/annual leave allowance including one company closing per year and your birthday off
- Generous paid parental leave for eligible team members, up to 39 weeks
- Paid family and dependent care leave in addition to parental leave
- Job architecture, providing employees with guidance and clear pathways for developing and progressing their career and twice-yearly promotions cycle
- A process for performance and development goals that is tied to employees receiving feedback throughout the year and assessing individual performance and rewards at the end of the year
- Dedicated internal resources including regular webinars to support employees’ personal development and career goals
- A learning curriculum of courses on offer delivered by external experts to develop specific skill areas
- Dedicated effort for early career team members to learn skills and strategies for advancement
Company HQ
Soho, London, UK
Leadership
Kabir Nath
(CEO)Joined as CEO in 2022, having served as Senior Managing Director of Global Pharmaceutical Business at Japanese company Otsuka. Prior to this, they spent a decade at Bristol Myers Squibb in a number of roles including SVP of Virology, US Pharmaceuticals.
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