Director, Quality - GCP (Contract)
Compass Pathways
| Company | Compass Pathways |
| Category | Operations & Admin |
| Location | London |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Director |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 20 May 2026 |
| Last verified | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
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, 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.
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:
The Director of Clinical Quality Assurance (GCP) serves as the enterprise GCP QA expert across the Compass organization, providing strategic leadership and oversight of clinical quality systems, audit programs, and compliance frameworks.
This role is accountable for ensuring the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a robust, risk-based GCP Quality Assurance function that supports the full clinical development lifecycle. The Director will partner cross-functionally across R&D to ensure clinical trials are conducted in compliance with global regulatory requirements, with a strong focus on subject safety, data integrity, and inspection readiness.
The role operates with a high degree of independence, providing objective quality oversight and driving a culture of proactive quality and continuous improvement.
Reports to: VP, Quality.
Location: United Kingdom (Home-based or office-based/hybrid in our London office).
Duration: 6 -month contract.
Roles and responsibilities (Include but are not limited to) :
Strategy & Leadership
Define and execute the global GCP QA strategy aligned with organizational and clinical development objectives
Build and scale GCP QA capabilities to support the clinical portfolio
Maintain strong independence of the QA function while effectively influencing stakeholders across R&D
Champion a proactive, risk-based quality culture across the organization
GCP Quality Systems & Governance
Establish, maintain, and continuously improve GCP QA processes, procedures, and governance frameworks
Ensure effectiveness of key quality systems (deviations, CAPA, change control, training, document management) in a GCP environment
Provide expert guidance on regulatory expectations and evolving GCP requirements
Audit & Inspection Management
Design and lead a comprehensive, risk-based GCP audit program covering: Investigator sites, CROs and vendors, Internal systems, processes, and databases
Ensure audits are executed in compliance with global GCP regulations and internal standards
Lead inspection readiness activities and act as a key Quality representative during regulatory inspections
Oversee timely closure and effectiveness of audit and inspection CAPAs
Risk & Compliance Oversight
Assess and interpret audit findings, deviations, and compliance risks with respect to: Subject safety, Data integrity, Regulatory impact
Escalate critical and systemic risks to senior leadership with clear mitigation strategies
Lead and oversee investigations into: Signif