Director, Specialty Pharmacy

Company introduction:

Compass Pathways plc (Nasdaq: CMPS) is a biotechnology company dedicated to unlocking urgently needed new treatment options in mental health care. 

The Company is headquartered in London, UK, with a U.S. office in New Jersey. We believe mental health patients deserve the possibility of a better future. Our initial focus is developing COMP360 psilocybin, a proprietary, investigational, synthetic psilocybin treatment under evaluation for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). COMP360 is a potentially first-in-class treatment and has Breakthrough Therapy designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as well as Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway (ILAP) designation in the UK for TRD. 

We are leading the world’s largest classic psychedelic clinical program in TRD, and building upon that robust foundation, we are executing a late-stage trial evaluating COMP360 for PTSD, another condition with high unmet need. Our goal is to advance treatments that move the field of psychiatry towards treatment options that offer rapid onset and sustained durability with infrequent dosing. - Compass Pathways

Job Overview:

The Director of Specialty Pharmacy is responsible for leading Compass Pathways’ specialty pharmacy strategy and serving as the primary, front‑facing point of contact between Compass and its specialty pharmacy partners. This role ensures specialty pharmacy partners operate in full alignment with contractual obligations, performance expectations, patient care standards, and REMS requirements, while supporting launch readiness and ongoing commercialization.

The Director will oversee specialty pharmacy relationship management, performance governance, and operational execution, working closely with cross‑functional partners including Market Access, Trade Contracting, Patient Services, Medical Affairs, Compliance, Legal, and Commercial Operations. This role requires strong leadership, deep understanding of specialty pharmacy operations, REMS‑driven distribution models, and a patient‑centric mindset in a highly controlled environment.

Location: Remote on the East Coast in the United States.

Reports to: Executive Director, Trade & Distribution.

Roles and responsibilities 
(Include but are not limited to): 

• Serve as the primary relationship owner and day‑to‑day liaison between Compass Pathways and contracted specialty pharmacy partners
• Lead specialty pharmacy onboarding, readiness assessments, and ongoing operational alignment in support of launch and post‑launch execution
• Ensure specialty pharmacy partners operate in compliance with contractual terms, defined KPIs, patient care standards, and REMS requirements
• Establish, monitor, and govern specialty pharmacy performance metrics, including patient access, service levels, turnaround times, data quality, and compliance indicators
• Conduct regular performance reviews, business reviews, and issue escalation with specialty pharmacy partners to drive accountability and continuous improvement
• Partner closely with Trade Contracting to support contract execution, interpretation, amendments, and ongoing performance management
• Collaborate with Patient Services and Medical Affairs to ensure a seamless, high‑quality patient and provider experience across specialty pharmacy interactions
• Work with Compliance and Legal to ensure specialty pharmacy operations adhere to REMS, federal and state regulations, and internal policies
• Proactively identify operational, compliance, or patient experience risks and lead mitigation efforts in partnership with internal and external stakeholders
• Support launch preparedness activities, including SOP development, training alignment, data/reporting readiness, and partner communication planning
• Provide specialty pharmacy insights and recommendations to senior leadership to inform access strategies, channel optimization, and future partner selection
• Monitor specialty pharmacy market dynamics, evolving service models, and best practices to inform ongoing strategy and partnerships
• Mentor and guide team members or cross‑functional partners involved in specialty pharmacy‑related activities, as applicable

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university, or equivalent relevant experience
• Minimum of 8 years of experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with significant experience working with specialty pharmacies
• Demonstrated experience managing specialty pharmacy relationships, performance, and operational execution
• Strong understanding of REMS programs, controlled or limited distribution models, and patient‑centric specialty pharmacy workflows
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional collaboration and influence stakeholders without direct authority
• Experience establishing and managing KPIs, service‑level expectations, and governance models for external partners
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a pre‑launch or early commercialization environment with evolving requirements
• Experience supporting launch or early commercialization of specialty or complex therapies
• Familiarity with specialty pharmacy data flows, reporting requirements, and audit readiness
• Prior experience working in a small or mid‑size biotechnology organization
• Experience interfacing closely with patient services or hub models

Compensation Description (annually):

Our compensation package for permanent hires includes base salary, discretionary bonus, and equity, alongside our comprehensive benefits offering.

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 salary per annum】:$220,000—$270,000 USD

Benefits:

For an overview of our benefits package and compensation information, please visit  "Joins us - Our Benefits".

These include flexibility & generous time off, parental & reproductive support, health & medical, mental health & wellbeing and Financial health.

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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