Senior Manager, Patient Advocacy

Job Description

Job Description

Company introduction:

Compass Pathways plc (Nasdaq: CMPS) is a biotechnology company dedicated to unlocking urgently needed new treatment options in mental health care.

The Company is headquartered in London, UK, with a U.S. office in New Jersey. We believe mental health patients deserve the possibility of a better future. Our initial focus is developing COMP360 psilocybin, a proprietary, investigational, synthetic psilocybin treatment under evaluation for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). COMP360 is a potentially first-in-class treatment and has Breakthrough Therapy designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as well as Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway (ILAP) designation in the UK for TRD.

We are leading the world's largest classic psychedelic clinical program in TRD, and building upon that robust foundation, we are executing a late-stage trial evaluating COMP360 for PTSD, another condition with high unmet need. Our goal is to advance treatments that move the field of psychiatry towards treatment options that offer rapid onset and sustained durability with infrequent dosing. - 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 in a biotech or pharma company.
• 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

Compensation Description (annually):

Our compensation package for permanent hires includes base salary, discretionary bonus, and equity, alongside our comprehensive benefits offering.

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 salary per annum】:

$140,000—$190,000 USD

Benefits:

For an overview of our benefits package and compensation information, please visit "Joins us - Our Benefits".

These include flexibility & generous time off, parental & reproductive support, health & medical, mental health & wellbeing and Financial health.

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

We are proud of our commitment to diversity and equality (pursuant to the Equality Act 2010). We do not discriminate based upon race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age or disability.

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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