What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Patient Engagement position at Compass Pathways?
Company introduction:
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, and has offices in New York City and San Francisco in the US. We focus on developing innovations that can improve the lives of those who are suffering with mental health challenges and who are not helped by current treatments.
We are pioneering the development of a new model of psilocybin treatment, in which our proprietary formulation of synthetic psilocybin (which has received breakthrough therapy designation from the FDA) is administered with psychological support. We are currently in phase 3 study for treatment-resistant depression (TRD), and phase 2 for both post-traumatic stress disorder and anorexia nervosa. Our vision is a world of mental wellbeing - Compass Pathways.
Job Overview:
The Director, Patient Engagement will play a critical role in the success of our clinical trials by ensuring we identify, engage, and retain the right patients for our innovative mental health therapies. This position requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of patient recruitment and retention methodologies, strong relationship-building skills, and a passion for improving the lives of those living with mental health challenges.
The Director will lead the development and execution of patient-centric strategies, collaborating closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to optimise enrolment and participation throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.
Location: Remote on the East Coast, US or hybrid in our NYC office.
Reports to: Senior Director, Clinical Operations.
Roles and responsibilities
(include but are not limited to):
- Strategy Development:
- Develop and implement innovative global patient recruitment and retention strategies across multiple clinical trials
- Develop patient advocacy engagement plans to work with potential patient populations
- Develop and manage patient recruitment budgets
- Outreach and Engagement:
- Establish and maintain relationships with patient advocacy groups, healthcare providers, and other key stakeholders
- Develop and execute patient-centric outreach and education programs
- Trial Site Support:
- Provide guidance and support to clinical trial sites on patient recruitment and retention best practices
- Develop and deliver training materials for site staff
- Performance Monitoring:
- Track and analyse patient recruitment and retention strategy metrics
- Identify trends and areas for improvement
- Report on performance to senior management
- Innovation:
- Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in patient recruitment and retention
- Identify and evaluate new technologies and approaches to improve performance
Candidate Profile:
- Bachelor's degree in a life sciences discipline or related field is ideal
- Extensive experience in patient recruitment and retention for clinical trials
- Experience in CNS and in particular in the field of mental health is desirable
- Proven track record of developing and implementing successful patient recruitment and retention strategies
- Strong understanding of clinical trial regulations and guidelines
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Benefits & Compensation:
For an overview of our benefits package and compensation information, please visit "Working at Compass".
Equal opportunities:
UK applicants
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.
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.
Sponsorship:
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