Director, Product Communications

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Company introduction:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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.   </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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. - </span><a style="font-size: 12pt;" href="https://compasspathways.com/">Compass Pathways</a><span style="font-size: 12pt;">.</span></p></div><p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Job overview</strong>:<strong>  </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our Director, Product Communications leads the development and execution of communications strategies for our pipeline and future assets. This role is pivotal in shaping the narrative around our scientific innovation and rigour, managing reputation through clinical milestones, and preparing the external environment for a potential first-in-class commercial launch.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The role partners with Commercial, Medical Affairs, Investor Relations, Patient Advocacy and others, to deliver consistent, compliant, and impactful messaging across earned, owned, and shared channels, ensuring our mission resonates with patients, providers, and payers.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Location:</strong></span> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Hybrid in our New York City office or remote on the east coast in the United States.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Reports to:</strong></span><strong> </strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Vice President, Communications.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Roles and responsibilities <br></strong>(<em>Include but are not limited to</em>):</span> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strategic Product Communications </span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive product communication strategies to support our investigational product through Phase 3 data readouts, regulatory filings, and potential commercial launch</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Design and execute global communications programs that articulate the scientific and clinical value of our pipeline to media, HCPs, and patient communities, ensuring alignment with Compass's corporate narrative</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Partner with cross-functional teams including Commercial, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, and Legal to ensure all communications are compliant, accurate, and strategically aligned with business objectives</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Enable internal organizational alignment by communicating product milestones and strategies to employees, fostering a sense of shared purpose</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Media Relations and External Engagement</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Establish and manage relationships with key trade, healthcare and consumer journalists</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Develop high-impact materials including press releases, Q&As, key message documents, for clinical milestones and congresses</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lead crisis and issues management related to product candidates, proactively anticipating reputational risks and developing mitigation strategies in a complex regulatory environment</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Launch Preparedness and Scientific Exchange</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Build and execute communications plans for launch readiness, creating disease state awareness campaigns in partnership with cross-functional team members that reduce stigma and educate stakeholders on treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and PTSD</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with the Medical Affairs and Scientific Communications teams to amplify data dissemination at major medical congresses and through peer-reviewed publications</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Drive the narrative for patient access and value, supporting Market Access teams with communications that address payer and health system dynamics</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Candidate Profile:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Over 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech communications or public relations; agency and in-house experience preferred</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Proven track record leading product communications for a product launch, ideally as a first-in-class; CNS/psychiatry preferred</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Deep understanding of FDA/EMA regulations regarding drug promotion and scientific exchange</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Expertise in media relations with established contacts in biotech, healthcare and consumer sectors</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Proven track record of being an out-of-the-box and highly creative thinker, adept at building unique plans that reach stakeholders in new and different ways</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Cross-functional collaborator with excellent communication skills, able to navigate a matrixed environment across Commercial, Medical, and IR</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Adept at managing external public relations agencies and vendors, ensuring budget efficiency and high-quality execution of tactical plans</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Hands-on builder capable of setting strategy while executing tactical deliverables in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Degree in Communications or Journalism; advanced degree preferred</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mission-aligned, inclusive leader reflecting Compass's wellbeing-first, stigma free culture</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrates Compass' values: Compassion, Boldness, Inclusion, Rigour</span></li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>【For NYC】Compensation Description (annually):</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 16px;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 16px;">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.</span></p></div><div class="title">【Base salary per annum】:</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$190,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$240,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><h2 style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Benefits & Compensation:</strong></span></h2> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">For an overview of our benefits package and compensation information, please visit  "<a href="https://compasspathways.com/join-us/">Working at Compass</a>". <strong> </strong></span></p> <h2 style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Equal opportunities: <br></strong></span></h2> <p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Reasonable accommodation<br><br></strong>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. </span></p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>UK applicants</strong></span></p> <p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We are proud of our commitment to diversity and equality (pursuant to the Equality Act 2010). We do not discriminate based upon race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age or disability.</span></p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>US applicants</strong></span></p> <p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <h2 style="line-height: 1;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Sponsorship</span>:</span></strong></h2> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor employment visas and can only accept applications if you have employment rights in the country to which you are applying.</span></p> <h2 style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Data Privacy:</strong></span></h2> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">All data is confidential and protected by all legal and data privacy requirements, please see our recruitment <a href="https://compasspathways.com/recruitment-candidates-privacy-notice/" target="_blank">Privacy Notice</a> to learn more about how we process personal data.</span></p></div>