Associate Director, Medical Science Liaison - St. Louis/Indianapolis

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 Science Liaison on the Field Medical team to cover the St. Louis, MO and Indianapolis, IN territories and to help us expand what’s possible for patients with serious diseases. Reporting to the Regional Director, US Medical, you’ll build and maintain professional relationships with healthcare professionals (HCPs), physicians, academic institutions, and researchers to provide expert medical and scientific support across Insmed's therapeutic areas — with a focus on rare, pulmonary/respiratory, and infectious diseases. Key responsibilities include conducting scientific exchanges, presenting product data, supporting advisory boards, gathering HCP insights, assisting with clinical trial activities, and delivering internal training to colleagues — all in alignment with Insmed's Medical Affairs plans and a patient-first mission.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to develop and maintain professional relationships with external healthcare practitioners to provide comprehensive medical and scientific support for Insmed assigned therapeutic areas and be accountable for accurate and timely documentation of all activities. You’ll also:

• Engage appropriately in scientific exchanges around product information, disease education, and research ideas/activities with physicians and ancillary healthcare professionals regarding current and future therapies in development or commercialized by Insmed. 
• Work closely with Insmed personnel to ensure adequate training, access to educational resources and alignment between Insmed’s medical affairs plans and the unmet needs of the patients and healthcare professionals and be responsible for maintaining annual expenses within assigned budget parameters. 
• Identify Medical Experts, consultants, investigators, and healthcare professionals (HCP) in assigned therapeutic areas. Develop and maintain professional relationships to ensure timely, effective, and appropriate communication of current and emerging medical and scientific information on Insmed therapeutic disease areas and/or product support of appropriate prescribing, improved patient outcomes.   
• Present data on Insmed products to HCPs including physicians, academic institutions, researchers, and allied health care professionals, consistent with all Insmed policies and procedures
• Implement Advisory Board and other scientific forums to bring back critical customer insights and feedback
• Conduct scientific exchanges related to Insmed’s products at Centers of Excellence and Academic Medical Centers.  Ensure that healthcare organizations have the latest information on Insmed disease state and/or products resulting in appropriate prescribing and improved patient outcomes. 
• Field therapeutic area expert demonstrating high scientific knowledge and competency of Insmed therapeutic disease states, products, and competitor data.  Serve as a local medical and scientific resource to Insmed for product planning, clinical insights, and intelligence.  Collect, synthesize and deliver HCP derived scientific insights to Insmed. 
• Support research and development programs as requested by R&D, Clinical Operations, and Medical Affairs Departments. This may include trial site identification, ongoing recruitment motivation, and issue/problem solving.
• Provide medical and scientific support to payers, commercial managed markets, and related health care organizations to facilitate access to Insmed’s medications for appropriate patients.  Demonstrate strong competency in medical and scientific exchange to healthcare organizations. 
• Deliver and implement effective product and disease-state training and mentoring to internal Insmed colleagues
• Fully support and execution of Medical Affairs plans, Clinical Development projects, programs, and initiatives

Who You Are:

You have an advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD or NP/PA) along with 5 years of relevant field medical experience or a combination of education, training and experience.

You are or you also have:

• Experience in rare/orphan diseases, pulmonary/respiratory diseases and infectious disease
• Other Pharmaceutical experience – Medical Information, Medical Strategy, Clinical management/trial experience and 2 years clinical or research experience (non-pharma)
• An excellent command of the English language.  Effective presentation skills and advanced proficiency in interpersonal skills (listening, probing, persuasiveness, negotiation) are essential for engaging successfully and productively with HCPs, external customers, field colleagues, and internal stakeholders.
• Skilled in conflict resolution and problem solving, and uncompromising ethical standard and conduct
• Knowledge of the PhRMA code of conduct, the Sunshine Act, HIPAA regulations, Promotional Regulations, and all laws and regulations that are applicable to the role
• Can quickly understand and dialogue on subjects that are at the interface between medicine and policy which are relevant to Insmed’s areas of interest (disease condition, patient reported outcomes, competitive pipelines and lifecycle plans, medical and pharmacy benefits, quality programs, etc.)
• Committed to self-improvement
• Excel at building relationships, networking with others and working cross-functionally
• Health outcomes, pharmaco-economics, population-based health management experience
• Demonstrates in-depth understanding of the US Healthcare system and healthcare policy
• Should reside in the designated region

Where You’ll Work

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

Travel Requirements

This position involves frequent domestic and/or international travel (up to 60-80%) with periods of 50% and more travel.

Pay Range:

$187,000.00-244,000.00 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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Insmed Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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

For New York City Residents:

To assist in identifying candidates with qualifications matching those required and/or preferred for this role, Insmed uses an Automated Employment Decision Tool (“AEDT”) that employs artificial intelligence to analyze and score information provided in resumes and application materials including, but not limited to, skills, work experience, education, and job-related qualifications. The AEDT does not make final hiring decisions and all final hiring decisions are subject to human oversight and/or review.

If you are an applicant for this role and a New York City resident, you have the right to request:

 

• A reasonable accommodation, if one is available under applicable law, by emailing TotalRewards@insmed.com; and/or

• An alternative selection process by emailing Privacy@insmed.com.

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