Senior Manager, Patient Advocacy

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 Manager, Patient Advocacy will focus on executing upon a comprehensive advocacy strategy.  This newly created role will be central in ensuring that the voices of patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers (HCPs) are represented in everything we do at Compass and embedded throughout the lifecycle of our treatments from early development through commercialization.  This role will be responsible for representing patients and patient advocacy groups, caregivers, and HCPs while working cross-functionally within Compass and with stakeholders in the broader external mental health ecosystem. This position will play a critical role in the successful launch of our first investigational product.

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

Reports to: Director, Advocacy.

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

Advocacy Strategy Execution and Relationship Building

• Working closely with the Director, Advocacy, execute Compass’ advocacy strategy
• Cultivate and manage trusted, transparent, and sustainable relationships with patient advocacy organizations, caregivers, and key opinion leaders
• Serve as an internal voice of patients and caregivers, ensuring authentic representation in clinical development, regulatory submissions, access strategies, and post-marketing activities

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with Clinical Development, Regulatory, Government Affairs and Public Policy, Commercial, Medical Affairs, HEOR, and Market Access to embed patient, caregiver, and HCP insights into program design and strategic decision making
• Support internal teams by delivering patient-focused insight reports, educational sessions, and engagement planning
• Collaborate with Communications to elevate awareness of mental health conditions and reduce stigma

Patient Engagement and Insights

• Support initiatives that gather and integrate real-world patient and caregiver insights, including advisory boards, roundtables, and surveys
• Partner with R&D and clinical teams to ensure patient-centric clinical trial design and improved trial accessibility and diversity, including review of patient materials (e.g., trial brochures, informed consent) to ensure language and content are clear and empowering

Compliance and Governance

• Ensure all advocacy and patient-facing initiatives are conducted in accordance with legal, regulatory, and compliance frameworks
• Maintain appropriate documentation and transparency of engagements with external stakeholders

Candidate Profile:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (e.g., MPH, MSW, PharmD, MBA) preferred
• 3-5+ years of relevant experience in patient advocacy, public affairs, or medical affairs
• Demonstrated knowledge of mental health conditions, lived experience communities, and the landscape of advocacy organizations
• Proven ability to develop strategic partnerships with patient and caregiver groups in a collaborative and ethical manner
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance considerations in patient interactions (e.g., FDA, PhRMA, EFPIA guidelines)

Preferred:

• Experience supporting psychiatric or neurological clinical trials or commercialization efforts
• Knowledge of health disparities and experience working with diverse and underserved communities
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, innovative, and evolving organization

Key Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• High integrity and respect for patient and caregiver perspectives
• Collaborative, proactive, and flexible mindset

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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