Vice President, Market Access

OverviewJoin to apply for the Vice President, Market Access role at Compass Pathways.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. COMP360 has Breakthrough Therapy designation from the FDA and ILAP designation in the UK for treatment-resistant depression. We are currently in phase 3 for TRD and have completed phase 2 studies for PTSD and anorexia nervosa.Location: Hybrid in our New York City office or remote on the east coast in the United States.Reports to: Chief Commercial Officer. Responsibilities Strategic Payer Engagement and Value Demonstration – Lead US payer strategy, including pricing and evidence development for the first product launch across all payer channels. Navigate reimbursement unique to psychedelic treatment delivery models and specialized treatment centers. Lead coverage policy development and prior authorization strategy. Partner with the HEOR team on real-world evidence studies and health outcomes research to support value demonstration. Collaborate with Government Affairs, Medical Affairs, Advocacy, and Sales & Marketing to navigate US payer dynamics and establish evidence-based coverage policies. Establish performance metrics and track program effectiveness. Proactively manage internal stakeholder communications, such as updates to the Executive Team. Provide educational opportunities to internal employees on Market Access strategies and progress. Government Pricing and Market Access Operations Manage government pricing compliance including Medicaid best price, 340B, and federal pricing strategies. Collaborate with Commercial Operations and Finance on pricing, contracting, and market access analytics. Build market access capabilities and manage external agency relationships within budget parameters. Candidate Profile 15+ years in pharma/biotech market access with leadership experience and CNS/psychiatry payer engagement success. Deep expertise in US payer landscape, health economics, government pricing, and reimbursement processes. Experience with breakthrough therapies, specialty therapeutics, or novel MOA reimbursement strategies preferred. Understanding of HEOR, budget impact modelling, and payer value demonstration methodologies. Exceptional stakeholder management. Advanced degree in Health Economics, Pharmacy, Public Health, or MBA; PharmD/health economics training valued. Mission- and values-aligned leader passionate about expanding mental health treatment access and reducing stigma. CompensationFor NYC compensation, base salary range is a guideline and total compensation will vary based on qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. Base pay is part of the Total Package and eligible for additional discretionary bonuses and equity.Base Salary Per Annum$260,000—$320,000 USD Benefits and InclusionFor an overview of our benefits package and compensation information, please visit "Working at Compass".Equal OpportunitiesReasonable accommodationWe are committed to building a workplace where everyone’s wellbeing matters. If you need reasonable accommodation during the interview process, please let our recruiting team know.US applicantsCompass Pathways is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to protected characteristics.SponsorshipWe cannot sponsor employment visas and can only accept applications if you have employment rights in the country to which you are applying.Data PrivacyAll data is confidential and protected by legal and data privacy requirements; please see our recruitment Privacy Notice for details on how we process personal data. #J-18808-Ljbffr