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Connection &Senior Manager, Government Affairs
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, 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, Government Affairs will be a part of the Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) team and will help achieve Compass’ state government affairs priorities. This role will work to advance policies that would allow access to our investigational product across the US, if the product is approved, including state rescheduling efforts.
Location: Remote in the United States.
Reports to: Vice President, Government Affairs and Public Policy.
Roles and responsibilities
(Include but are not limited to):
- Responsible for initiating and positively influencing a range of strategic advocacy and state government relations initiatives that support Compass’ business and policy objectives
- Develop and support the advancement of legislation to ensure timely access to new mental health therapies
- Develop legislative champions who are well informed and supportive of patient access to novel treatments in mental health
- Advance Compass’ leadership position in mental health by effectively engaging with diverse stakeholders across the political and healthcare landscapes
- Create, maintain, and evolve stakeholder-specific priorities, goals, plans, and budgets
- Represent the company at select political conferences and serve as a liaison with those assigned stakeholders
- With internal and external experts, track, review, and analyze legislation and amendments that could impact the business, patients, or key provider groups and recommend action plans to shape or mitigate legislation and regulations
- Collaborate effectively with a variety of consultants
- Maintain knowledge of issues that affect the public perception of the industry and the company
- Develop stakeholder engagement materials as assigned, and internal materials, as assigned
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures, as well as applicable laws and regulations
Candidate Profile:
- BA/BS required; advanced degree desirable
- Minimum 5 years of government affairs and/or patient advocacy/professional society experience
- Passion for improving and transforming the mental health landscape
- Strong operations skills; demonstrated ability to create meaningful and impactful processes and keep projects on-track
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement multi-stakeholder engagement strategies and tactics to advance an agenda
- A self-starter with a bias for action, accountability, integrity, and teamwork
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business acumen skills; possesses the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across key internal and external teams
- Ability to work well across US and EU time zones in cross-functional teams
【For NYC】Compensation Description (annually):
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.
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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