Regional Sales Director (North Central)

Regional Sales Director (North Central)United StatesCompass Pathways plc 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.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.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. - Compass Pathways.Job overview:The Regional Sales Director is a first-line sales leadership role responsible for building, developing, and leading a high-performing specialty sales team supporting the launch and growth of an innovative mental health therapy. This leader will drive regional execution of commercial strategy by partnering with certified treatment centers, psychiatrists, and integrated care systems while ensuring alignment with regulatory, safety, and patient-access frameworks. The Regional Sales Director will play a critical role in shaping a new therapeutic category, and creating a culture of integrity, collaboration, and patient-centricity.Location: Remote in North Central (Chicago, IL, Minneapolis, MN).Reports to: Director, National Sales.Roles and responsibilities (include but are not limited to):Recruit, onboard, and lead a team of Territory Account ManagersFoster a high-accountability, psychologically safe culture that promotes coaching, development, and collaborationSet clear expectations and performance standards aligned with company launch objectivesDrive successful regional execution of the commercial launch strategy and identify opportunities to expand the treatment ecosystemEnsure field readiness around clinical data, patient identification, treatment protocols, and site-of-care logisticsFoster strategic relationships with psychiatrists, treatment centers, behavioral health systems, academic centers, and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)Partner cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Market Access, Training, Patient Support, etc.Provide field insights to inform brand strategy and launch optimizationAnalyze regional performance metrics and develop action plans to drive resultsManage regional budgets, forecasting, and territory alignmentConduct regular field coaching to strengthen clinical selling skills and consultative engagement with mental health providersCandidate Profile:Bachelor's degree required (advanced degree preferred)8-10+ years of pharmaceutical or biotech sales experience5+ years of first-line sales leadership experienceDemonstrated success launching specialty or neuroscience therapiesExperience in psychiatry, CNS, or behavioral health marketsExperience launching therapies requiring site certification, REMS, or specialized administration models and/or a background working with IDNs, academic medical centers, and specialty treatment sitesExperience building teams in startup or pre-launch biotech environmentsBase salary per annum: $180,000 - $230,000 USDEqual opportunities:We are proud of our commitment to diversity and equality. 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.