Associate Director, Medical Affairs Strategy

At Insmed, every moment and every patient counts — and so does every person who joins in. As a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases, you’ll be part of a community that prioritizes the human experience, celebrates curiosity, and values every person’s contributions to meaningful progress. That commitment has earned us recognition as Science magazine’s No. 1 Top Employer for five consecutive years, certification as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., and a place on The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list in the UK.

For patients, for each other, and for the future of science, we’re in. Are you?

About the Role:

We’re looking for an Associate Director, Medical Strategy Respiratory on the Medical Strategy and Communications team to help us expand what’s possible for patients with serious diseases. Reporting to the Senior Medical Director, Global Medical Strategy and Communications, you’ll assist in the development and implementation of the indication strategy and planning for Medical Affairs across all geographic regions ensuring a cohesive approach. This role is strategic, dynamic, and responsible for providing coordination and contributions to the strategic optimization of Medical Affairs across the five functional areas (US, Japan, and EMEA Regional Teams; Global Medical Strategy, Scientific Communication & Publications; HEOR; Global Medical Excellence; and Medical Information) as well as maintaining a high-level cross-functional collaboration across the organization to ensure alignment and Program First Insmed approach.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to help shape the medical strategy ​ensuring alignment with the overall company strategy and cross functional objectives.  You’ll also:

• Develop and execute Medical Affairs plans​: ensure the program strategy is reflected in medical plans and that these deliver on critical identified milestones in launch planning

• Provide strategic medical leadership and scientific input to cross functional partners including clinical, operations, HEOR and commercial ​to ensure decisions are grounded in strong medical and patient-centric perspectives.

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with external experts and other stakeholders to inform strategy, gather insights, and strengthen disease-state leadership.​

• Support the development and execution of the data generation strategy,  help shape the publication priorities and evolve the evidence generation plans in alignment with the Program First strategy.  ​

• Collaborate in the review of scientific communication materials, FAQ and standard responses, and contribute develop internal training materials to support compliant scientific exchange. ​

• Partner with Medical Strategy, Regions, and Finance to plan and manage annual budget for medical activities.

• Ensure a comprehensive and synergistic medical affairs approach by collaborating across medical functions, regions, and other functions including commercial, market access, and development.  Support budget planning, monthly tracking and reporting.

• Partner with stakeholders to identify and integrate innovative ideas and best practices into strategies, plans, and activities. Drive a One Insmed and respiratory Franchise approach 

• Maintain the highest standards of scientific integrity and ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with Insmed policies..

 

Who You Are:

You have a MD degree, PharmD or PhD along with minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

You are or you also have:

• Maintain the highest standards of scientific integrity and ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with Insmed policies

• Ability to work independently and comfortable to represent medical affairs ​within cross functional teams

• Ability to operate seamlessly in a matrix organization​

• Previous experience in medical affairs and ability to lead by influence within a matrix team

• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and functions

• Proven track record of leading process and operational excellence and developing planning standards 

• Strong strategic thinking with ability to connect multiple components 

• Proven track record of effectively driving change

• Strong communication skills (written, verbal) and attention to detail 

• Enables creative problem solving, encourages unique solutions, and effectively solves challenges problems

 

Nice to have (but not required)

• Previous experience in pulmonology

• Strong knowledge of Medical Affairs and understanding of medical affairs planning required with previous launch experience

• Global experience or experience in multiple regions including the US

Where You’ll Work

This is a fully remote role. It can be performed effectively from anywhere while staying connected to your Insmed team and community. Occasional travel for team meetings or events will be expected.

 

Travel Requirements

This role requires occasional domestic/international travel (approximately 15%)

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Pay Range:

$164,000.00-213,000.00 Annual

Life at Insmed
 

At Insmed, you’ll find a culture as human as our mission—intentionally designed for the people behind it. You deserve a workplace that reflects the same care you bring to your work each day, with support for how you work, how you grow, and how you show up for patients, your team, and yourself.

Highlights of our U.S. offerings include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage and mental health support, annual wellbeing reimbursement, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Generous paid time off policies, fertility and family-forming benefits, caregiver support, and flexible work schedules with purposeful in-person collaboration

• 401(k) plan with a competitive company match, annual equity awards, and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and company-paid life and disability insurance

• Company Learning Institute providing access to LinkedIn Learning, skill building workshops, leadership programs, mentorship connections, and networking opportunities

• Employee resource groups, service and recognition programs, and meaningful opportunities to connect, volunteer, and give back

Eligibility for specific programs may vary and is subject to the terms and conditions of each plan. 

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Applications are accepted for 5 calendar days from the date posted or until the position is filled.

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