Director, Talent & Workforce 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:

The Director, Talent & Workforce Strategy shapes and leads Insmed’s enterprise approach to talent management processes, including talent reviews, succession planning, organizational design, and strategic workforce planning as Insmed evolves toward a future-focused skills-based approach.

This role helps build the future workforce by integrating enterprise talent strategy, Organizational Design, and Strategic Workforce Planning with skills-based organization design and data-driven insights — including emerging AI-powered solutions — to ensure the right capabilities and talent are in place.

Collaborating with global senior leaders as well as across all HR functions, this role will embed skills into career frameworks, role architecture, and workforce decisions, enabling a clear strategy for internal skill development, external talent acquisition, alternative talent models, and internal mobility.

The ideal candidate brings creative systems thinking, a future-focused mindset, a passion for AI and innovation, and the strategic perspective to translate complex talent frameworks into clear, actionable insights for leaders across the globe.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you will translate business strategy into capability-driven organizational designs, partnering with HRBPs to guide role evolution, team composition, and spans/layers aligned to future ways of working.  

•  Assess and integrate emerging workforce trends, including the impact of AI and evolving work models, into talent and workforce strategy to keep Insmed future-ready.  

Who You Are:

You have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or other related field. Minimum 10 years of Human Resources Experience required, including 5-8+ years of related Talent Management, Workforce Planning, OD, or HR Business Partnership experience; prior experience in Pharma and/or Biotech a plus.

• Experience designing and implementing novel talent system and process approaches.

• Background leading or supporting Strategic Workforce Planning, including scenario planning and skills-based forecasting.

• Strong understanding of organizational design principles, including job/role architecture, team design, and capability frameworks.

• Experience implementing AI-driven talent solutions.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into insights, recommendations, and clear action plans.

• Strong consulting, facilitation, and communication skills with the ability to influence leaders at all levels.

• Experience using Workday or similar HRIS system(s).

• Experience managing, coaching, and developing direct reports while cultivating a high performing team preferred.

• Exceptional attention to detail and follow through, with ability to be flexible and adapt to in a fast-paced, evolving environment

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Travel Requirements

This role requires domestic travel of approximately 5- 10% based on business needs.   

Where You’ll Work 

This is a hybrid role based out of our Bridgewater, NJ office. You’ll have the option to work remotely most of the time, with in-person collaboration when it matters most. 

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Pay Range:

$177,000.00-242,000.00 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. 

Current Insmed Employees: Please apply via the Jobs Hub in Workday.

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.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Unsolicited resumes from agencies should not be forwarded to Insmed. Insmed will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes through this source. Insmed will only pay a fee to agencies if a formal agreement between Insmed and the agency has been established. The Human Resources department is responsible for all recruitment activities; please contact us directly to be considered for a formal agreement.

Insmed is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application   or interview process, please contact us by email at TotalRewards@insmed.com  and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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.

• Information about the type of data collected, the source of that data, and data retention practices related to the AEDT by emailing us at Privacy@insmed.com.