Description

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 four 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:
As the Director, US Patient Advocacy & Professional Engagement, you will play a pivotal role in building and leading US-based patient advocacy and professional society engagements and collaborations, with a focus on chronic rhinosinusitis. Your primary goal will be to cultivate positive relationships with patient communities, advocacy groups, professional medical associations and individual patients, to better understand their needs, experiences, and challenges. You will be instrumental in providing the patient voice and perspective as we design and implement our clinical development programs. You will be the bridge between patients, patient organizations, and our organization, ensuring their perspectives influence our decision-making processes, clinical development strategies, and patient support initiatives. You will lead engagements with professional medical associations by setting the strategy and leading execution to evolve disease understanding and education.

What You'll Do:

Patient & Professional Advocacy:

• Develop and implement an External Partner engagement strategy aligned to internal business needs and external community needs.
• Partner with Patient Organizations to identify and implement innovative initiatives to empower patient communities to seek optimal and informed care.
• Participate in and support Patient Organization events, workshops, and conferences to elevate awareness and champion patient community engagement.
• Collaborate and co-create with Professional Medical Associations to identify and implement innovative initiatives and partnerships intended to address the evolving medical science related to Insmed's therapeutic areas, as directed.
• Provide insight into Health Policy and Access & Reimbursement trends to ensure Patient Organizations have a thorough understanding of the access and reimbursement landscape.

Patient Engagement:

• Implement a detailed framework to ensure patient experience is incorporated into all critical business decisions across the asset lifecycle!
• Engage with patient advocacy groups, foundations, and individual patients to see their point of view and needs as it related to Patient-Focused Drug Development
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key collaborators in the patient community.

Patient-Centric Strategy:

• Represent the company in external forums and conferences related to patient advocacy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure patient perspective is internally understood and incorporated into company culture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure patient needs are considered at all stages of product development.
• Represent the company in external forums and conferences related to patient advocacy
• Collaborate with Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Corporate Communications, Human Resources, Legal, and Compliance to ensure that Insmed's core values and corporate brand are represented in internal and external initiatives.
• Cultivate a collaborative and supportive team culture to achieve patient-centric goals.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare, public health, or related fields (advanced degree preferred).
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in patient advocacy/engagement or closely related roles within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical healthcare industries.
• Strong understanding of immunological conditions, including chronic rhinosinusitis, with an ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
• Consistent track record of performance in developing and driving strategic projects, including leading budgets.
• Excellent communication and social skills to engage with patients, advocacy groups, and internal collaborators effectively.
• Deep experience working across multiple therapeutic areas and prioritizing appropriately.
• Demonstrated peer leadership experience and ability to inspire and motivate a matrixed team.
• Deep appreciation for patients and their families, with a passion for advocating on their behalf.
• Knowledge of regulatory and ethical considerations related to patient advocacy and engagement.
• Passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients with serious and rare disease.
• Experience working in an early-stage and/or mid-cap sized company highly desired.
• Familiarity/experience with regulatory and pharmaceutical legal promotional review processes
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy, and conciseness.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Must successfully exhibit Insmed's five (5) corporate values: Collaboration, Accountability, Passion, Integrity & Respect; along with any other position specific competencies.
• Individuals must demonstrate the ability to interact successfully in a dynamic and culturally diverse workplace.

Pay Range:
$171,000.00-239,667.00 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.

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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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.