VP Market Access & Pricing

About the job Do you think like a management consultant, thrive in a startup environment, and can’t stop thinking about the intersection of data, technology, and business? With over 2000 employees, offices on five continents, and world-class clients like Sanofi, Servier, L’Oreal, and Mattel, Artefact is a consulting firm that transforms data into value and business impact. We’ve recently launched in the US with offices located in NYC and Los Angeles, and we want you to join us as an integral part of our founding team! Who We Are Founded and headquartered in Paris, Artefact is a next-generation consulting firm, specializing in data, analytics & AI consulting, dedicated to transforming data into business impact across the entire value chain of organizations. We are proud to say that we help our clients grow their data and digital capabilities, and that we’re also growing in parallel. We have 2000 employees across 26 offices who are focused on accelerating digital transformation. Our state-of-the-art data technologies, lean AI agile methodologies, and cohesive teams of the finest business consultants, data analysts, data scientists, data engineers, and digital experts are all dedicated to bringing extra value to every client. We design data-based solutions to meet our clients' specific needs, always conceived with a business-centric approach and delivered with tangible results. Our data-driven services are built upon the deep AI expertise we've acquired with our 1000+ client base around the globe. Find out more at artefact.com. Our Opportunity * We are seeking a Director or Senior Director to help lead and grow Artefact's Life Sciences practice in the United States. This is a senior commercial and delivery role for someone who loves the chase of a new client relationship as much as the craft of solving complex problems. * You bring a rare combination: functional expertise in the commercial life of a drug — whether that's sales, marketing, market access, launch strategy, or pricing — and the data and analytics fluency to bring rigorous, modern solutions to those problems. You know how life sciences companies think, how they buy, and what keeps their commercial leaders up at night. * Most importantly, you are a hustler in the best sense of the word. You build relationships proactively, you spot opportunities before they're fully formed, and you thrive when you have ownership over growing a book of business. Among your responsibilities as Director, you will: Business Development & Commercial Growth * Build and own a pipeline of Life Sciences clients — proactively hunting new logos and expanding relationships within existing accounts * Lead pursuits end-to-end: identify opportunities, develop proposals, shape the commercial narrative, and close engagements * Engage C-suite and VP-level stakeholders (CMO, CDO, Chief Commercial Officer, VP Market Access) as a trusted thought partner * Represent Artefact externally through industry events, speaking engagements, and written thought leadership * Collaborate with Artefact's global network to bring world-class capabilities — from GenAI to data engineering — into every client conversation Client Delivery & Practice Leadership * Lead delivery of high-impact engagements in commercial analytics, data strategy, AI use-case development, and insights transformation * Serve as the senior client relationship owner — the person clients call with their hardest problems and most strategic questions * Pilot multidisciplinary teams of consultants, data scientists, and data engineers — setting direction, ensuring quality, and developing talent * Contribute to Artefact's Life Sciences practice-building: develop offerings, refine methodologies, author POVs and research * Communicate practice successes internally and externally, reinforcing Artefact's credibility in the market What we are looking for  Life Sciences Domain Expertise * 8–10+ years of experience in consulting, analytics, or industry roles with a Life Sciences focus * Deep familiarity with at least one or more commercial functional areas: Sales Force Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Market Access & Reimbursement, Launch Excellence, KAM, Patient Services, or Pricing & Contracting * Strong understanding of the pharma/biotech commercial lifecycle — from pre-launch through loss of exclusivity * Familiarity with the Life Sciences data ecosystem: IQVIA, Symphony Health, Komodo, claims data, Veeva CRM, EMR/EHR, and specialty data assets * Experience engaging commercial leaders (VP of Sales, VP of Marketing, Chief Commercial Officer) as a peer and advisor Data & Analytics Fluency * Solid grasp of modern data platforms, analytics architecture, and AI/ML concepts — enough to scope work credibly and evaluate delivery quality * Experience overseeing delivery of data and analytics solutions: dashboards, predictive models, segmentation, forecasting, or NLP/GenAI applications * Familiarity with AI and ML use cases in Life Sciences: next best action (NBA), promotional response modeling, patient identification, real-world evidence (RWE), or HCP targeting * Comfortable engaging both C-suite business stakeholders and data science/engineering teams with equal credibility Commercial Drive & Consulting Excellence * Proven track record of winning business — you've built client relationships from the ground up and can point to your impact * Entrepreneurial, high-energy mindset: you treat business development as a core part of your identity, not an obligation * Exceptional communication skills — you simplify complexity, write with clarity, and present with authority * Structured problem-solver: strong at framing ambiguous challenges, developing hypotheses, and distilling insight into executive-ready recommendations * Strong executive presence and the ability to build trust quickly with senior stakeholders Why you should join us * Genuine entrepreneurial autonomy — shape your own client base and practice focus; no inherited territory with no upside * Rare platform — bring a global AI and data firm with 2,000+ experts to every US Life Sciences conversation * Fast-moving culture — real decisions made quickly, no bureaucracy, your contributions are visible from day one * Competitive compensation — $200,000 starting base salary + performance bonus tied to business development and delivery outcomes and equity opportunity * Clear path to Partner — for those who grow revenue and build the practice, the trajectory is real  We are united by our values and strengthened by our hybrid expertise. * There is always a way: We're from the breed of does, of diggers, of makers. Because ideas are valuable only if executed. * Client trust is won on the field: Addressing client needs flows better hands on at their side. * If not used, it is useless: Our love for technology translates into a steep desire for adoption, true brilliance is about impact. * If not shared, our work is not done: Sharing knowledge is the best way to button up a mission, benefitting clients and colleagues. * We learn everyday: Tech is a land where everything moves at the speed of light, you better be ready to challenge yourself.

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, 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 Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs will lead the company's federal Government Affairs strategy to advance policies that improve access to innovative therapies for individuals living with serious mental illness.  As the company prepares to commercialize a first-in-class psychedelic medicine, this role will help shape the evolving federal policy landscape surrounding innovative mental health treatments, reimbursement, regulatory policy, and patient access.  Reporting to the Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy, the Senior Director will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and represent the company before Congress, the Administration, federal agencies, and external stakeholders. Location: Washington DC area (work from home flexibility). Reports to: VP, Government Affairs and Public Policy. Roles and responsibilities  (Include but are not limited to):  Federal Policy Strategy * Develop and execute a comprehensive federal government affairs strategy aligned with corporate, policy, and commercial objectives * Monitor and assess legislative, regulatory, and political developments affecting the company's business, pipeline, and growth strategy * Identify emerging policy opportunities and risks and provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership Federal Advocacy and External Engagement * Build and maintain trusted relationships with Members of Congress, congressional staff, federal agency leadership, and key policymakers * Represent Compass Pathways before federal government stakeholders and effectively communicate company priorities and perspectives * Serve as a strategic advisor to internal leadership on federal healthcare policy developments Mental Health and Healthcare Policy Leadership * Lead the company's federal policy efforts on issues affecting access to innovative treatments for serious mental illness, including: * Medicare and Medicaid coverage and reimbursement * CMS coding, payment, and coverage policy * Medicare Part B and Part D reimbursement * Mental and behavioral health policy * Drug pricing and healthcare payment policy * Controlled substances regulation and DEA scheduling * Develop policy positions and advocacy strategies that support patient access and commercial success Commercial Launch Readiness * Partner closely with Market Access, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Clinical Development, Legal, and Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) teams to ensure federal policy and reimbursement strategies support product development, approval, launch, and commercialization * Help shape policy environments that facilitate adoption and access for future therapies Coalition Building and Stakeholder Engagement * In collaboration with Advocacy and External Affairs colleagues, cultivate strategic relationships with patient advocacy organizations, provider societies, veterans' groups, health policy coalitions, and trade associations * Identify opportunities to build external support for policy priorities and advance shared objectives across the healthcare ecosystem External Resource Management and Compliance * Manage external lobbying firms, policy consultants, and trade association engagements as appropriate * Ensure all lobbying activities, political engagement, and interactions with government officials comply with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and industry ethical standards Candidate Profile: Required * 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in federal government affairs, healthcare policy, congressional affairs, or related fields * Significant experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or life sciences sectors * Deep understanding of: * Congressional legislative processes * Federal budget and appropriations processes * Medicare and Medicaid policy * CMS reimbursement, coding, and coverage frameworks * Mental and behavioral health policy * Drug pricing and healthcare payment policy * Demonstrated success influencing complex healthcare legislation, federal policy, or regulatory initiatives * Strong relationships across Congress, HHS, CMS, and other key healthcare policy stakeholders * Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills Preferred * Experience with controlled substances policy and DEA scheduling * Experience developing reimbursement and market access strategies for novel or specialty therapies * Experience managing external lobbying firms, consultants, and trade association relationships * Experience in mental health, neuroscience, behavioral health, or other innovative therapeutic areas Leadership Competencies The ideal candidate will demonstrate: * Strategic foresight and the ability to anticipate emerging policy trends * Excellent political judgment and bipartisan relationship-building skills * The ability to translate complex policy developments into actionable business strategy * Strong collaboration and leadership within highly matrixed organizations * Executive presence and credibility with senior government officials and internal stakeholders * The ability to influence and drive alignment without formal authority * A commitment to advancing patient access to innovative mental health treatments 【For NYC】Compensation Description (annually): 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 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. 【Base salary per annum】: $250,000—$300,000 USD BENEFITS & COMPENSATION: For an overview of our benefits package and compensation information, please visit  "Working at Compass".   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 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: Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor employment visas and can only accept applications if you have employment rights in the country to which you are applying. DATA PRIVACY: All data is confidential and protected by all legal and data privacy requirements, please see our recruitment Privacy Notice to learn more about how we process personal data.