Regional Director, Field Patient Access (Northeast)

Compass Pathways plc (Nasdaq: CMPS) is a biotechnology company dedicated to accelerating patient access to evidence-based innovation in mental health. Headquartered in London, UK, with offices in New York City, we focus on developing novel treatments that have the potential to improve the lives of those suffering with mental health conditions 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 our investigational COMP360 synthetic psilocybin treatment, a potential first-in-class therapy. COMP360 has Breakthrough Therapy designation from the FDA and Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway (ILAP) designation in the UK for treatment-resistant depression (TRD). We are currently in phase 3 for TRD, have completed phase 2 studies for PTSD and anorexia nervosa, and are planning further late-stage studies in PTSD.

About the role

The Regional Director, Field Patient Access will play a critical role in enabling patient access to COMP360 therapy within a defined geography. This leader will hire, manage, train, and develop a team of Patient Access Liaisons (PALs) while serving as a hands-on, field-based expert to support treatment sites, patients, and caregivers navigating complex access, reimbursement, and operational pathways. The role requires simplifying processes, removing barriers to care, and ensuring consistent, high-quality execution across the region. The Regional Director will operate as a player/coach, balancing team leadership with direct engagement in solving complex access challenges in real time, including coverage navigation, coding and billing education, care coordination, and therapy preparations.

This role requires strong collaboration across Patient Engagement, Market Access, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Legal, and Compliance to ensure accurate, appropriate, and compliant access education and resources. The ideal candidate is patient-centered, motivated by navigating complex systems, and committed to improving mental health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team of Patient Access Liaisons (PALs), fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and patient-centered problem solving.
• Operate as a player/coach, stepping in to navigate complex access and reimbursement challenges while elevating team capabilities.
• Drive consistent, high-quality execution across the region with a focus on compliant, non-promotional engagement.
• Identify and elevate regional trends, payer dynamics, and systemic barriers to inform continuous improvement.
• Foster an environment of continuous learning, coaching, and shared best practices while modeling ethical, compliant behavior.
• Partner with treatment sites to simplify and operationalize access to COMP360 through clear education on coverage, coding, billing, and REMS requirements.
• Translate complex access and operational requirements into practical workflows for sites to execute confidently.
• Anticipate and address barriers impacting site readiness and patient progression.
• Support sites in preparing for patient onboarding and early treatment delivery within defined role boundaries.
• Serve as a regional expert in access and reimbursement, equipping teams and sites with knowledge of pharmacy and medical benefit pathways.
• Champion the use of approved tools and resources to ensure accurate and compliant field execution.
• Surface aggregated insights on payer trends, access challenges, and emerging barriers to inform cross-functional strategy.
• Collaborate across teams (Patient Engagement, Market Access, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Legal, and Compliance) to ensure aligned, compliant execution.
• Act as a connector across teams, bringing forward field insights to improve tools, training, and the overall patient and provider experience.
• Maintain clear role boundaries and ensure all activities remain grounded in a non-promotional patient services model.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPH, PharmD, or equivalent) preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in field reimbursement or patient access within the biopharmaceutical or life sciences industry; experience in mental health or neuroscience is highly preferred.
• Experience building and leading regional field access teams with a deep understanding of:
  • Medical and pharmacy benefit reimbursement.
  • Buy-and-bill and site-of-care dynamics.
  • Prior authorization and payer processes.
• Proven track record as a patient-centric leader who integrates compassion with operational rigor.
• Experience supporting complex therapies (e.g., specialty, infusion, REMS products, or site-administered treatments).

Skills

• Deep empathy and exceptional communication skills.
• Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management.
• Ability to navigate sensitive topics with rigor and compassion.

Pay

Base salary range: $200,000 – $250,000 USD per annum. Individual total compensation will vary based on qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. Additional discretionary bonuses and equity may be available.

Schedule

Field-based role requiring approximately 70% travel within the region via plane, train, or car.

Benefits

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