Compass Pathways
Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs
Washington DC, United States · Director
Sponsorship not specified$250k-$300kDetected 15 days ago
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About the role
- As the company prepares to commercialize a first-in-class psychedelic medicine, this role will help shape the evolving federal policy landscape surrounding innovative mental health treatments, reimbursement, regulatory policy, and patient access.
- Reporting to the Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy, the Senior Director will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and represent the company before Congress, the Administration, federal agencies, and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive federal government affairs strategy aligned with corporate, policy, and commercial objectives
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with Members of Congress, congressional staff, federal agency leadership, and key policymakers
- Develop policy positions and advocacy strategies that support patient access and commercial success
- Coalition Building and Stakeholder Engagement
- Manage external lobbying firms, policy consultants, and trade association engagements as appropriate
- Lead the company's federal policy efforts on issues affecting access to innovative treatments for serious mental illness, including:
Requirements
- 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in federal government affairs, healthcare policy, congressional affairs, or related fields
- Significant experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or life sciences sectors
Nice to have
- Strategic foresight and the ability to anticipate emerging policy trends
- The ability to translate complex policy developments into actionable business strategy
- Strong collaboration and leadership within highly matrixed organizations
- Executive presence and credibility with senior government officials and internal stakeholders
Compensation
- 【For NYC】Compensation Description (annually):
Benefits
- 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.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to internal leadership on federal healthcare policy developments
- Medicare and Medicaid coverage and reimbursement
- CMS coding, payment, and coverage policy
- Medicare Part B and Part D reimbursement
- Mental and behavioral health policy
- Drug pricing and healthcare payment policy
Company info
- The Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs will lead the company's federal Government Affairs strategy to advance policies that improve access to innovative therapies for individuals living with serious mental illness.
- 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.
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