Counsel, Intellectual Property
Compass Pathways, East Glenville, NY, United States
Company Overview
Compass Pathways plc (Nasdaq: CMPS) is a biotechnology company dedicated to accelerating patient access to evidence‑based innovation in mental health. Headquarters are in London, UK, with offices in New York City, US. The company focuses on developing novel treatments that improve the lives of people suffering from mental health conditions and who are not helped by current therapies.
Job Overview The Counsel, Intellectual Property will play a critical role in supporting and executing the global intellectual property (IP) strategy for Compass Pathways, working closely with the Vice President of Intellectual Property and the Senior Manager, IP.
The role involves identifying, protecting, and defending the company’s innovations, particularly proprietary formulations, novel treatment protocols, and the expanding pipeline.
Location Hybrid in our New York City office or remote on the East Coast, US.
Reports To Vice President, Intellectual Property.
Roles And Responsibilities
Collaborate with the IP team and other key stakeholders to develop and execute the global IP strategy, protecting innovations such as COMP360 synthetic psilocybin and other pipeline assets.
Manage the preparation, filing, and prosecution of patent applications worldwide, ensuring robust protection of novel therapies, formulations, and treatment protocols.
Conduct validity, freedom‑to‑operate (FTO), patentability, and infringement searches and analyses to inform R&D, commercialization strategies, and business decisions.
Partner closely with R&D, Clinical, and Commercial teams to identify new inventions and file patent applications throughout the product lifecycle.
Support the strategic direction and management of external patent counsel to ensure high‑quality, cost‑efficient prosecution and legal advice.
Monitor and analyze the competitive patent landscape within the mental‑health and psychedelic therapy sectors, reporting findings to the Vice President, IP.
Assist with IP support for business‑development activities, including due diligence for partnerships, licensing opportunities, and acquisitions under guidance of the Vice President, IP.
Educate and advise internal stakeholders on IP matters, fostering a culture of IP awareness and compliance across the organization.
Support potential patent litigation or administrative proceedings (e.g., US IPRs, European oppositions) as needed.
Candidate Profile
Qualified US Patent Attorney (registered to practice before the USPTO).
Advanced degree (Ph.D. or Master’s) in chemistry, pharmacology, biochemistry, or a closely related scientific field.
Strong understanding of small‑molecule chemistry.
5+ years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications, conducting FTOs, and managing IP portfolios, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
Understanding of the drug development process, from early discovery through clinical trials and product commercialization.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific and legal concepts into actionable business advice for cross‑functional teams.
Experience working with external counsel and operating effectively within an allocated budget.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a highly collaborative and proactive approach to problem‑solving.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, independent environment while contributing to a mission‑driven team.
Alignment with the company’s culture and values.
Benefits & Compensation Base salary for this role is $180,000–$265,000 USD, plus discretionary bonuses and equity. Additional benefits are described in the company’s benefits package.
Equal Opportunities & Diversity Compass Pathways is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodation We are committed to building a workplace where everyone’s wellbeing matters. If you need reasonable accommodation during the interview process, please let our recruiting team know.
Sponsorship We cannot sponsor employment visas and can only accept applications if you have employment rights in the country to which you are applying.
Data Privacy All data is confidential and protected by all legal and data privacy requirements. Please refer to the recruitment Privacy Notice to learn more about how we process personal data.
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Job Overview The Counsel, Intellectual Property will play a critical role in supporting and executing the global intellectual property (IP) strategy for Compass Pathways, working closely with the Vice President of Intellectual Property and the Senior Manager, IP.
The role involves identifying, protecting, and defending the company’s innovations, particularly proprietary formulations, novel treatment protocols, and the expanding pipeline.
Location Hybrid in our New York City office or remote on the East Coast, US.
Reports To Vice President, Intellectual Property.
Roles And Responsibilities
Collaborate with the IP team and other key stakeholders to develop and execute the global IP strategy, protecting innovations such as COMP360 synthetic psilocybin and other pipeline assets.
Manage the preparation, filing, and prosecution of patent applications worldwide, ensuring robust protection of novel therapies, formulations, and treatment protocols.
Conduct validity, freedom‑to‑operate (FTO), patentability, and infringement searches and analyses to inform R&D, commercialization strategies, and business decisions.
Partner closely with R&D, Clinical, and Commercial teams to identify new inventions and file patent applications throughout the product lifecycle.
Support the strategic direction and management of external patent counsel to ensure high‑quality, cost‑efficient prosecution and legal advice.
Monitor and analyze the competitive patent landscape within the mental‑health and psychedelic therapy sectors, reporting findings to the Vice President, IP.
Assist with IP support for business‑development activities, including due diligence for partnerships, licensing opportunities, and acquisitions under guidance of the Vice President, IP.
Educate and advise internal stakeholders on IP matters, fostering a culture of IP awareness and compliance across the organization.
Support potential patent litigation or administrative proceedings (e.g., US IPRs, European oppositions) as needed.
Candidate Profile
Qualified US Patent Attorney (registered to practice before the USPTO).
Advanced degree (Ph.D. or Master’s) in chemistry, pharmacology, biochemistry, or a closely related scientific field.
Strong understanding of small‑molecule chemistry.
5+ years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications, conducting FTOs, and managing IP portfolios, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
Understanding of the drug development process, from early discovery through clinical trials and product commercialization.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific and legal concepts into actionable business advice for cross‑functional teams.
Experience working with external counsel and operating effectively within an allocated budget.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a highly collaborative and proactive approach to problem‑solving.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, independent environment while contributing to a mission‑driven team.
Alignment with the company’s culture and values.
Benefits & Compensation Base salary for this role is $180,000–$265,000 USD, plus discretionary bonuses and equity. Additional benefits are described in the company’s benefits package.
Equal Opportunities & Diversity Compass Pathways is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodation We are committed to building a workplace where everyone’s wellbeing matters. If you need reasonable accommodation during the interview process, please let our recruiting team know.
Sponsorship We cannot sponsor employment visas and can only accept applications if you have employment rights in the country to which you are applying.
Data Privacy All data is confidential and protected by all legal and data privacy requirements. Please refer to the recruitment Privacy Notice to learn more about how we process personal data.
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