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Partnering with COMPASS Pathways to help improve the lives of people who are suffering with mental health challenges

Talentmark is the first international Executive Search Firm to be entirely focused on life sciences. For more than 50 years, we have been changing the life science ecosystem helping companies attract the talent they need.

Through our strategic client partnerships, Talentmark engages outstanding leaders who are shaping the future of life sciences

 

COMPASS Pathways plc (Nasdaq: CMPS) is dedicated to accelerating patient access to evidence-based innovation in mental health and improving patient experience and outcomes in mental health care.


Talentmark partnered with COMPASS Pathways to support the business in its recruitment of senior medical affairs, market access, clinical safety and pharmacovigilance professionals in Europe and the US. This capability has helped to ensure commercial protection for the key patents relating to COMP36, the polymorph being used in the Company’s phase 3 clinical trials.

Talentmark’s vital contributions

Positions Talentmark have filled for COMPASS Pathways include:

  • Chief Medical Officer – UK
  • Chief Development Officer – UK
  • VP Clinical Development – East Coast USA
  • Head of Quality – UK
  • Head of Manufacturing & Supply – UK
  • Senior Medical Director (early development) – East Coast USA
  • VP of Clinical Drug Safety – East Coast USA

We also worked with the Board of Directors to fill a key non-executive (NED) advisory position.

A recruitment partnership goes beyond just finding the best talent, by also providing strategic support and counsel to help maximize the potential of a business. As a long-standing business partner, with a strong sense of purpose we pride ourselves on the deep relationships that we build with clients and the exceptional value this delivers.


A new recruitment strategy doesn’t have to be done alone. Reach out and let’s talk about a partnership that’s right for you.

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