Senior Director, Market Access Payer and Contract Strategy

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 Senior Director, Market Access Payer and Contract Strategy will lead market access strategy ahead of the anticipated launch of a novel psilocybin treatment for treatment‑resistant depression, with future expansion into PTSD and other mental health conditions. This role will be responsible for securing coverage, reimbursement, and access across commercial and government payers, working closely with commercial, clinical, and HEOR teams.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned market access leader with a strong track record launching innovative or complex therapies and translating evidence into compelling payer value propositions. Experience in CNS, neuropsychiatry, specialty, or similarly complex disease areas is strongly preferred.

If you are excited by building new capabilities and advancing innovative mental health treatments in a fast‑paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

Location: Hybrid in our New York City office or remote on the East Coast in the United States.

Reports to: Vice President, Market Access.

Roles and responsibilities 
(Include but are not limited to): 

Market Access Strategy:  

• Develop and lead the pricing and overall market access strategy in preparation for launch and throughout the product lifecycle, including payer strategy, pricing, reimbursement, and contracting
• Develop clear and compelling value propositions that integrate clinical, economic, and real-world evidence to support coverage and influence decision making
• Build and execute launch readiness plans and ensure alignment with commercial strategy, marketing, medical and regulatory to ensure integrated access and brand strategies
• Leverage data and insights to understand payer needs, assess market trends, and inform strategic decision-making
• Develop access, pricing and reimbursement scenarios and strategies
• Oversee the development and submission of reimbursement dossiers and other materials to payers, policymakers, and regulatory bodies
• Customize technical data into simple compelling messages
• Partner effectively with cross-functional brand teams to deliver on brand objectives and to ensure alignment
• Working collaboratively with the HEOR team develop compelling value propositions that highlight the clinical and economic value of our medicines for patients and the healthcare system
• Monitor the latest trends and changes in regulations and policies impacting market access
• Drive a market access mindset across the organization

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field is required. Master's degree, MBA, or other advanced degree is preferred
• 10+ years of experience in market access, pricing, reimbursement or payer strategy within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• Demonstrated success developing and executing access strategies for specialty or complex therapies at launch and throughout the product lifecycle  
• Strong understanding of payer decision-making across different payer types (e.g. Commercial, Government, IDNs, Health Systems, etc..)
• Proven ability to work cross-functionality and lead in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment, with the ability to build and scale new capabilities
• Familiarity with site-of-care and various reimbursement pathways (buy and bill, specialty pharmacy, etc.) and the intricacies of drug pricing and contracting

Benefits & Compensation:

For an overview of our benefits package and compensation information, please visit  "Working at Compass".  

Equal opportunities: 

Reasonable accommodation

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone’s wellbeing matters. If you need reasonable accommodation during the interview process to be at your best, please let our recruiting team know. 

UK applicants

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US applicants

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