Senior Director, Business Development – Commercial Evaluation and 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 a Senior Director, Business Development – Commercial Evaluation and Strategy to help us expand what’s possible for patients with serious diseases. Reporting to the VP, Head of Business Development, the Senior Director will play a critical leadership role in shaping and driving the commercial evaluation and strategic positioning of high-impact external business development opportunities across a variety of therapeutic areas. This individual will serve as a key thought partner to senior leadership, integrating market insights, competitive intelligence, and long-term strategic perspectives to inform enterprise-level decision making.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you will partner closely with the VP of Business Development, New Product Planning Lead, and broader leadership team, taking a forward-looking, enterprise-wide approach to commercial evaluation and strategic prioritization. You'll also:

• Lead the development of robust, integrated commercial strategies and business cases for complex external opportunities including acquisitions, licensing, and partnerships.

• Own and drive end-to-end commercial evaluation across diligence processes, synthesizing insights into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership and executive committees.

• Provide strategic leadership in shaping asset positioning, differentiation strategies, and long-term value creation opportunities.

• Anticipate and assess evolving market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and macro trends to inform portfolio strategy and BD prioritization.

• Establish and continuously evolve frameworks for commercial diligence, including forecasting methodologies, scenario planning, and risk-adjusted valuation inputs.

• Lead advanced primary and secondary market research efforts to generate differentiated insights that directly inform strategic decision making.

• Serve as a senior liaison across Commercial, Market Access, Sales, Research, Clinical, Finance, and Legal to align on key assumptions, risks, and strategic implications.

• Mentor, develop, and provide strategic oversight to junior team members, fostering a high-performing, insight-driven BD organization.

• Build and maintain strong external and internal networks to drive market intelligence and identify transformational growth opportunities.

• Represent the organization at key external partnering engagements and industry forums, contributing to thought leadership and relationship development.

Who You Are:

You must have either a Master’s degree (ideally an MBA) with 8+ years’ experience, or a PhD with 6+ years’ experience, with a degree in Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Neurology, or other related discipline. Additionally, you have:

• 7+ years of business experience, in Pharma/Biotech, with a strong track record in business development, commercial strategy, and/or strategic consulting.

• Deep expertise in commercial evaluation, including forecasting, pricing, market access strategy, and launch planning.

• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional diligence efforts and influence senior stakeholders and executive decision making.

• Advanced understanding of disease areas (Respiratory, Inflammation, Immunology, CNS/rare), drug development processes, and commercialization pathways.

• Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into clear strategic insights and compelling narratives.

• Strong leadership presence with experience mentoring and developing talent in a matrixed environment.

• Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a high degree of intellectual curiosity and strategic thinking.

• Experience building and leveraging internal and external networks to drive strategic outcomes.

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 travel (approximately 10-20%).

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Pay Range:

$222,000.00-303,000.00 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.

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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.

• 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.