Field-Based Mental Health Therapy Launch Specialist

RxSalesPros; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Pathways is seeking a Therapeutic Sales Specialist to drive adoption of our novel mental health therapy across certified treatment centers. This field-based role requires building strong relationships with psychiatrists, healthcare providers, and integrated care systems while aligning with regulatory and patient access frameworks.

Location: field-based with travel up to 70%. Reports to Regional Sales Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5–8+ years of pharmaceutical or biotech sales experience, preferably in specialty or complex therapeutic areas.
• Experience in psychiatry, CNS, or behavioral health markets is preferred.
• Experience with medical and pharmacy benefit reimbursement, buy-and-bill, and payer processes is desirable.
• Demonstrated success in launching novel therapies or operating in pre-launch environments.
• Experience working with specialty treatment centers, IDNs, or complex site-of-care models is preferred.
• Strong clinical acumen and ability to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly.
• Proven track record of building trust-based relationships with healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Execute territory-level commercial strategy to support launch and uptake of the company’s therapy.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with psychiatrists, treatment centers, behavioral health systems, and key stakeholders.
• Deliver scientifically accurate, compliant education to healthcare providers.
• Identify appropriate patients and support providers in understanding referral pathways.
• Collaborate with treatment sites to support onboarding and optimization of treatment workflows.
• Navigate site-of-care dynamics and patient flow considerations.
• Cross-functionally partner with Medical Affairs, Market Access, Patient Support, and Commercial Operations.
• Support patient access by understanding reimbursement pathways and assisting providers with access challenges.
• Gather field insights to inform brand strategy and launch execution.
• Manage territory business planning, call planning, and performance tracking.
• Demonstrate ethical, patient-centric behavior in all engagements.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning within the sales organization.

Skills

Pharmaceutical sales

Relationship building

Clinical communication

Territory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Compass Pathways is seeking a Therapeutic Sales Specialist to drive adoption of our novel mental health therapy across certified treatment centers. This field-based role requires building strong relationships with psychiatrists, healthcare providers, and integrated care systems while aligning with regulatory and patient access frameworks.

Location: field-based with travel up to 70%. Reports to Regional Sales Director.