Vice President, Compliance

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 Vice President, Compliance will design and operate the company’s Healthcare compliance program. The position will establish policies and procedures appropriate for a Commercial biotech as well as the communication and training necessary to ensure employees understand the requirements of and risks behind the same.

The Vice President, Compliance will contribute significantly to the culture of the company and will assess and monitor the effectiveness of the Healthcare compliance program.

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

Reports to: Senior Vice President, Finance.

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

• Develop and implement policies, procedures and processes related to healthcare compliance in accordance with federal, state and industry regulations and guidelines
• Ensure company-wide awareness of healthcare compliance requirements through a robust yet concise training program that is tracked and monitored
• Responsible for training and monitoring of the field sales team and other field-based roles
• Provide strategic advice and guidance to management and employees on healthcare compliance issues and the company’s healthcare compliance program
• Investigate reports of alleged non-compliance and monitor the regulatory environment, determine the potential impact of regulatory changes on the healthcare compliance program, and work in partnership with cross-functional colleagues to implement changes where necessary
• Foster a culture of integrity and ethical behavior across and throughout the company, developing strong working relationships with key business leaders

Candidate Profile:

• Undergraduate degree required; Juris Doctor is preferred
• Minimum of 6-10 years’ experience with a commercial-stage biotech and/or pharmaceutical company with a deep understanding of compliance issues confronting the industry, including handling sales force promotional compliance
• Extensive healthcare compliance experience in the US (with experience with UK and EU preferred), excellent collaboration skills, good judgment, pragmatism and the ability to manage and communicate effectively with all stakeholders
• Knowledge and understanding of healthcare compliance and the applicable legal and regulatory framework, including PhRMA code, Anti-Kick Back Statute, False Claims Act, HHS OIG Guidelines, the US FCPA and the UK Bribery Act
• Understanding of corporate objectives and the ability to work in partnership with business colleagues to implement effective compliance programs that are consistent with our business objectives, culture, and stage of development
• Demonstrated ability to seek out, understand and pragmatically apply relevant regulatory and compliance developments
• Practical, risk based approach to assisting the wider business to benefit from a robust compliance culture, including the ability to help commercial colleagues understand how they benefit from such a culture
• Dynamic, open and highly collaborative leadership style and the proven track record of building effective relationships
• A ‘can-do’ attitude, focused on looking for solutions in a demanding and results-driven environment
• Ability to present ideas articulately and openly and ability to effectively influence a range of stakeholders

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

Compass Pathways is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military service, genetic information, familial or marital status, or any other status, category, or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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