Senior Corporate Counsel, Advertising, Promotion & Market Access

Senior Corporate Counsel, Advertising, Promotion & Market Access

New York, United States

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

As we prepare for our first commercial launch, we are seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel, Advertising, Promotion & Market Access (Senior Director level) to serve as the legal partner to Commercial and Market Access teams, providing strategic and day‑to‑day legal support for advertising, promotional, and access‑related activities. This role balances hands‑on execution with strategic guidance, enabling compliant and effective brand initiatives.

The position will be an essential part of the cross‑functional team preparing to launch the first classic psychedelic and will partner closely with Marketing, Medical, Regulatory, and Market Access colleagues to deliver practical and risk‑based legal advice in a fast‑paced launch environment.

This is a hands‑on role for an experienced in‑house attorney who enjoys ownership, cross‑functional partnership, and operating in a fast‑moving, scaling organization.

Location

Remote on the East Coast, USA or Hybrid in our New Jersey office.

Reports to

VP, Associate General Counsel.

Roles and responsibilities (Include but are not limited to)

Advertising & Promotion (Ad Promo)

• Serve as lead legal counsel for product launch on all promotional matters
• Provide timely, practical review and approval of promotional materials through MLR, including HCP and patient‑facing content (digital, print, field materials)
• Advise on core promotional issues, including claims substantiation, fair balance, comparative messaging, and disease awareness communications
• Counsel business partners on compliance with FDA OPDP requirements, FTC standards, and PhRMA Code
• Support development of promotional strategy and messaging, identifying legal risks and offering workable solutions
• Deliver targeted training and guidance to brand teams and commercial stakeholders
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracting agreements, including:
• Commercial vendor and services agreements
• Supply, manufacturing, distribution, and logistics agreements
• Support negotiation of payer and market access agreements, including managed care, reimbursement, and innovative contracting models (where applicable)
• Advise business partners on contractual risk, deal structure, and practical solutions aligned with company strategy
• Help build and scale contracting processes, templates, and negotiation playbooks
• Partner cross‑functionally with clinical, commercial, market access, finance, and compliance teams

Candidate Profile

• JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Typically 3‑5+ years of legal experience, with meaningful in‑house experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry strongly preferred or relevant law firm experience supporting life sciences clients, with exposure to in‑house‑style responsibilities
• Significant experience in drafting and negotiating:
  • R&D and clinical development contracts
  • Commercial vendor and operational agreements
  • Payer or market access‑related agreements
  • G&A and other vendor agreements
• Strong understanding of the legal and compliance considerations facing emerging commercial‑stage life sciences companies
• Proven ability to lead matters independently and exercise sound judgment
• Business‑oriented mindset with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency utilizing and managing contract management software
• The ideal candidate should have the following characteristics:
  • Legal smarts, analytic rigor, business sense, and a strong work ethic
  • Ability to operate independently and work cross‑functionally with various teams across the organization
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and exemplary attention to detail
  • Likes finding solutions to complex problems and works well under pressure
  • Strong written and oral communication (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning) and organizational skills (project management)
  • Intellectual curiosity and continuous learning mindset
  • Flexible, with excellent ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Believes in holding themselves and others accountable

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting a clinical to commercial transition or first product launch
• Exposure to market access, reimbursement, or payer contracting strategy
• Experience building scalable contracting frameworks in a growing organization

Why Join our Legal team

• Play a leadership role at a company approaching a major commercialization milestone
• Work closely with senior stakeholders across development and commercial team
• Make a meaningful impact in a lean, collaborative legal environment

Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.

Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognise employees for their work and any role at Compass, regardless of the location, is eligible for additional discretionary bonuses and equity.

Base salary per annum: $250,000 - $300,000 USD

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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