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ORGANIZATION AND ROLE

The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit research and educational organization that develops medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics and marijuana. Research indicates that psychedelics have the potential to be a breakthrough in treating PTSD, depression, addiction, and other conditions.

The MAPS Policy & Advocacy Department supports this mission by working to set the groundwork for a post-prohibition world, in part by eliminating barriers to psychedelic research, therapy, and care; advocating for psychedelic harm reduction; establishing legal frameworks for psychedelic use; and supporting international psychedelic policy reform. In addition, the MAPS Policy & Advocacy Department engages in movement building and intersectional advocacy by supporting psychedelic communities around the country and world, and by working closely with organizations and movements for healing and justice both within the drug policy community and beyond.

MAPS’ Senior Policy Associate (SPA) will provide research, writing, analysis, and other support for MAPS’ Policy & Advocacy Department, including its policy advocacy, educational, and harm reduction projects. This role would engage with, analyze, and write about a range of issues that relate to psychedelic science and therapy, state and federal policy, and legislative procedure and administrative law. Additionally, this role may help support internal organizational objectives including MAPS’ governance, legal, and non-profit needs. This role would report to the Director of Policy & Advocacy, Ismail Ali.

Why Work for MAPS?

At MAPS, we value transparency, autonomy, experimentation, and kind, direct feedback. We welcome applicants who thrive in a growing organization that values science, justice, and healing.

We believe in diversity and inclusion of people of all backgrounds, genders, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, educational backgrounds, arrest or conviction record, military and veteran status, religions, abilities, and perspectives. MAPS values and seeks applicants who are people of color, queer, transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender fluid. MAPS strives to continually improve upon the supportive, equitable, and accessible work environment.

MAPS is a dispersed workforce that offers full-time employment in a remote work environment. We are committed to conscious leadership and an inclusive team dynamic. Our culture is one of mutual respect, responsibility, and trust. Our employees’ health and happiness are priorities, and we treat our staff like people, not numbers on a spreadsheet.

MAPS is at the forefront of changing the way mental health issues are treated and is committed to bringing dignity and access to overcoming mental health challenges through the conscious use of psychedelics. We believe we are changing the world, and we want you to be a part of it.

Learn more about MAPS:

• MAPS
• MAPS Public Benefit Corporation
• TED Talk by MAPS Founder Rick Doblin, Ph.D.
• Tim Ferriss Podcast interview with MAPS Founder, Rick Doblin, Ph.D.
• A wholly public benefit model

RESPONSIBILITIES

Note that we strive to list all of the strategic responsibilities merely to give our candidates a full picture of the role, not because we expect each element to be met with previous experience. Research shows that men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, while women and marginalized groups tend to apply only when they meet every requirement. We want to hear from you, and therefore implore you to apply even if you don’t check every box.

• Support MAPS’ policy goals to harmonize the various policy approaches emerging in the psychedelic reform landscape
• Track, summarize, and keep abreast of relevant psychedelic & cannabis policy developments; present focuses include:
• Maintaining and refining expertise, engagement, and input on state & federal funding and reform efforts
• Refining and advancing state-level scheduling or rescheduling of MDMA and other psychedelics
• Supporting development and implementation of harm reduction strategy at municipal and state levels
• Encourage sentencing and criminal legal reform, including through advocacy with the US Sentencing Commission and strategic legal cases
• Research, draft, and analyze legislative and administrative policy proposals on psychedelics and cannabis for internal and external use
• Identify and respond to emerging issues in psychedelic policy
• Represent and maintain relationships on behalf of MAPS in meetings, including in state, federal, and international political processes, offices, and agencies
• Advise municipal/state-level criminal legal reform efforts, as they align with MAPS’ strategic goals
• Communicate and collaborate with key players, including internal staff and external professionals
• Prepare memoranda, board reports, and other internal analysis documents

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years relevant policy or legal experience, i.e. experience tracking, managing, and drafting analysis about complex legal or policy priorities in an emerging, highly regulated, or culturally stigmatized field
• A masters or professional degree (i.e. MPH, MPA, MPP, or JD)
• Excellent written and verbal communication, proofreading, and synthesis skills
• Strong analytical, pattern-matching, and problem-solving skills
• A strategic mindset, ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• And is an emotionally intelligent, diplomatic, empathetic team player

COMPENSATION AND HOURS

• This is a 40-hour per week exempt position
• Compensation: $90,000-$130,000
• Employer-sponsored health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• FSA contributions
• 3 weeks paid vacation
• Retirement contributions

LOCATION AND LOGISTICS

• This is a remote position that will require you to have a suitable workspace with secure internet and reliable phone reception. This position requires frequent phone and internet meetings. Certain home office expenses may be reimbursed. A work computer will be provided.
• The exact schedule may be arranged upon hire, but generally applicants are expected to be available during standard business hours (9:00AM – 5:00PM) in their local time zone, Monday through Friday. Occasional weekend hours may be required with advance arrangement. Travel a few times per year may also be required.

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Organization and Role Background:

The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit research and educational organization that develops medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics and marijuana. Research indicates that psychedelics have the potential to be a breakthrough in treating PTSD, depression, addiction, and other conditions.

MAPS has worked for over 35 years toward paving the way for education and legalization of such breakthrough medicines. MAPS is committed to bringing these healing modalities to the world and providing them in such a way that communities that most need mental health resources have access to them. This shift has the potential to unlock previously unavailable resources for the investigation of psychedelic-assisted treatments applied to our most critical mental health challenges.

The MAPS Corporate Counsel will act as leadership for legal across MAPS and its subsidiaries and is responsible for leading legal initiatives to mitigate risk, ensure compliance and expand opportunities. This position requires strong analytical abilities and attention to detail, as well as advanced communication skills. The person in this role must possess the ability to present complex legal information in a coherent manner to collaborators without a legal background, as well as have a knack for meeting tight deadlines.

Why Work For MAPS?

At MAPS, we value transparency, autonomy, experimentation, and kind, direct feedback. We welcome applicants who thrive in a growing organization that values science, justice, and healing.

We believe in diversity and inclusion of people of all backgrounds, genders, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, educational backgrounds, arrest or conviction record, military and veteran status, religions, abilities, and perspectives. MAPS values and seeks applicants who are people of color, queer, transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender fluid. MAPS strives to continually improve upon the supportive, equitable, and accessible work environment.

MAPS is a dispersed workforce that offers full-time employment in a remote work environment. We are committed to conscious leadership and an inclusive team dynamic. Our culture is one of mutual respect, responsibility, and trust. Our employees’ health and happiness are priorities, and we treat our staff like people, not numbers on a spreadsheet.

MAPS is at the forefront of changing the way mental health issues are treated and is committed to bringing dignity and access to overcoming mental health challenges through the conscious use of psychedelics. We believe we are changing the world, and we want you to be a part of it.

Learn more about MAPS:

• TED Talk by MAPS Founder Rick Doblin, Ph.D., on the future of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy
• Tim Ferriss Podcast interview with MAPS Founder, Rick Doblin, Ph.D.

• Capstone Campaign
• MAPS website
• MAPS Public Benefit Corporation (MAPS PBC)
• A wholly public benefit model

Requirements:

• 10+ years relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree and JD required
• Excellent written and verbal communication, proofreading, and contract negotiation skills

• Experienced in managing the legal needs of a large organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to read and interpret contracts and other types of legal documents
• Strategic mindset, ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Emotionally intelligent team player
• Non-profit and tax law experience a plus

• Pharmaceutical or cannabis industry experience a plus

Position Duties:

• Communicate and collaborate with key players including internal staff and external professionals (ex. outside counsel)
• Manage contract process throughout the organization

• Review and interpret templated vendor contracts, non-disclosure agreements, data processing agreements, fiscal sponsorship agreements, and other legal compliance documents. Escalate relevant issues as necessary
• Lead the development, revision, and/or implementation of a contract management system, compliance policies, and best practice/ procedures
• Advise executive members on new laws, existing laws, and legal rights and obligations that would impact functionality of the business
• Facilitate filings of licensing forms and other statutory requirements
• Research and analyze matters related to existing and new applicable regulatory requirements including but not limited to GDPR, HIPAA, FDA, Stark and other governmental regulatory compliance matters

• Maintain knowledge of the company's legal documents
• Assist with documentation for fundraising efforts
• Assist in patent business and legal strategies
• Assist the organization in preparation for commercialization of a pharmaceutical product

Additional Competencies:

• Contract
• Regulatory (federal or state)

• Non-profit organizations
• Governmental affairs
• Transactions
• Department design
• Not required: Patents and “soft” IP

• Legal software selection and implementation

Compensation and Hours

• This is a 40-hour per week exempt position

• Compensation: XXXXXX depending on education and experience
• Employer Sponsored health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• FSA contributions
• 3 weeks paid vacation
• Retirement contributions

Location and Logistics

• This is a remote position that will require you to have a suitable workspace with secure internet and reliable phone reception. This position requires frequent phone and internet meetings. Certain home office expenses may be reimbursed. A work computer will be provided.
• We are a West Coast-based company and applicants must be available during standard business hours (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday through Friday). The exact schedule may be arranged upon hire. Occasional weekend hours may be required with advance arrangement and travel a few times per year may also be required.

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