Compass Pathways

Senior Corporate Counsel, Advertising, Promotion & Market Access

New York, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$250k-$300kDetected 6 days ago

Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementNegotiationLogisticsContract ManagementPLCFDA RegulatoryLeadershipCommunicationOrganizational Skills

About the role

This role balances hands-on execution with strategic guidance, enabling compliant and effective brand initiatives.
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.

Serve as lead legal counsel for product launch on all promotional matters
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
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
Proven ability to lead matters independently and exercise sound judgment

Strong understanding of the legal and compliance considerations facing emerging commercial-stage life sciences companies
Proficiency utilizing and managing contract management software
The ideal candidate should have the following characteristics:
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

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)
Believes in holding themselves and others accountable
Experience supporting a clinical to commercial transition or first product launch
Why Join our Legal team:

For an overview of our benefits package and compensation information, please visit " Working at Compass ".

For an overview of our benefits package and compensation information, please visit " Working at Compass ".
CMPS) is a biotechnology company dedicated to accelerating patient access to evidence-based innovation in mental health.
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 envision a world where mental health means not just the absence of illness but the ability to thrive. - Compass Pathways.

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