Insmed is a global biopharmaceutical company on a mission to transform the lives of patients living with serious and rare diseases. Our most valuable resource is our employees, and everything we do is motivated by a patients-first mentality. We are dedicated to growing our team with talented individuals from around the world who are willing to challenge the status quo, solve problems, and work collaboratively with a sense of urgency and compassion.

Guided by our core values of collaboration, accountability, passion, respect, and integrity, we aim to foster an inclusive, diverse, and flexible work environment, where our employees are recognized for leaning in and rolling up their sleeves. If you share our vision and want to work with the most dedicated people in the biopharma industry, come to Insmed to accelerate your career.

 

	Consistently Ranked Science’s Top Employer Insmed is dedicated to creating a collaborative environment where our team can thrive. Every day, our employees turn their passion for science and research into innovative solutions for patients. That’s why we’ve been named the No. 1 company to work for in the biopharma industry in Science’s Top Employers survey for four years in a row.

 

A Certified Great Place to Work® We believe our company is truly special, and our employees agree. In July 2025, we became Great Place to Work-certified in the U.S. for the fifth year in a row. We are also honored to have been listed on the Best Workplaces in Biopharma™, Best Workplaces in New York™, PEOPLE® Companies That Care, Best Workplaces for Women™, Best Workplaces for Millennials™, and Best Medium Workplaces™ lists.

 

The Medical Director for Interstitial Lung Diseases will develop, implement, and lead the therapy portfolio strategy and planning for Medical Affairs across all geographic regions ensuring a cohesive approach. This role will develop and lead all medical affairs activities ensuring partnership within the team (medical strategy, scientific communications and publications), all key Medical Affairs functions (Medical Excellence, HEOR, Field Medical, Medical Information) as well as maintaining a high-level cross-functional collaboration across the organization to ensure alignment and One Insmed approach.

• Medical Strategy: Establish, and shape medical strategy for entry into IPF/PPF across indications ​ensuring this fits within the overall company strategy and cross functional alignment.
• Development and execution of MA plans​: ensure that strategy is reflected in medical plans and that these deliver on critical identified milestones in launch planning.
• Medical leadership input for cross functional partners including clinical, operations, HEOR, and commercial ​to ensure that there is a strong medical voice.
• Build external relationship network across therapy area to support trial enrollment, launch prep, and to seek advice.
• Develop data generation strategy including gap analysis, to evolve product data generation plans and ensure alignment with the overall brand/OneMedical strategy. ​
• Review publications, help create medical backgrounders, FAQ and standard responses, and develop internal training approach​.
• Propose future MA team to support programs as they progress.
• Develop full thought leader engagement strategic approach and ensuing plan.
• Partner with Medical Strategy, Regions, and Finance to plan and manage annual budget for medical activities.
• Ensure a comprehensive and harmonious approach by collaborating across Medical Affairs, Regions, and other functions including Commercial and Development.
• Partner with team members to identify and integrate innovative ideas and best practices into strategies, plans, and activities.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Insmed policies.

Position Requirements:

• MD degree (highly preferred), PharmD, or PhD.
• Previous leadership experience within Medical Affairs and 6+ years of industry experience within a pharmaceutical or biotech company.
• Proven experience and strong knowledge in pulmonary indications preferred, especially within the ILD/IPF/PPF space. 
• Deep knowledge of Medical Affairs and understanding of launch planning required with previous launch experience preferred. 
• Ability to work independently and operate as the primary medical affairs representative. 
• Demonstrated history of leading process and operational excellence and developing planning standards.​ 
• Ability to immerse seamlessly in a Matrix organization​.
• Global experience or experience in multiple regions is an advantage. 
• Ability to collaborate with multiple partners and functions. 
• Strong critical thinking with the ability to connect multiple components. 
• Proven track record of effectively inspiring change. 
• Persuasive communication skills (both written and verbal) and high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively solve problems and encourage unique solutions.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as business needs dictate.

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$252,000 - $302,267 a year

At Insmed, we’re committed to investing in every team member’s total well-being, now and in the future. Our benefit programs vary by country but we offer the following to all Insmed team members, regardless of geographic location:

• Flexible approach to how we work
• Health benefits and time-off plans
• Competitive compensation package, including bonus 
• Equity Awards (Long-Term Incentives)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

 

For more information on U.S. benefits click here.

 

 

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.