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, Patient & Professional Advocacy, Market Development to help us expand what’s possible for patients with serious diseases. Reporting to the VP, Patient Advocacy, the Associate Director, Patient & Professional Advocacy, Market Development will play a pivotal role in transforming how Insmed partners with patient organizations, professional medical associations, and other consensus-based groups to advance science with a focus on patient-centric outcomes. Your primary goal will be to lead the design and execution of innovative, high-impact collaborations focused on accelerating the identification and diagnosis of bronchiectasis, particularly within COPD, asthma, and other chronic lung disease populations.What You'll Do:
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to develop and lead an external partnership strategy focused on novel collaborations with consensus-based organizations to educate and accelerate the diagnosis of chronic respiratory conditions. You’ll also:
Build and manage relationships with patient advocacy organizations in respiratory and chronic lung disease, professional societies (e.g., pulmonary, primary care, respiratory therapy, etc.), clinical networks, and community-based organizations.
Co-develop initiatives that improve awareness, screening, referral pathways, and diagnostic practices.
Design and implement partnerships focused on case-finding and screening initiatives; clinical education tied to diagnostic pathways; real-world data and insights generation; integration of diagnostic tools and guidelines into clinical practice; and piloting & scaling new approaches to identifying undiagnosed or misdiagnosed patients.
Partner closely within the functional team as well as cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, Clinical Development, and Data/Analytics teams.
Ensure alignment between external partnerships and internal brand, scientific, and access strategies.
Translate external insights into actionable recommendations for internal stakeholders.
Manage complex budgets and external investment.
Collaborate and serve as functional expert on cross functional Global Program Teams, partnering with Clinical Development, Core 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.
Foster a collaborative and supportive team culture to achieve patient-centric goals.
Who You Are:
You must have 6+ years’ experience in Patient Advocacy or external research in the respiratory & inflammation therapeutic area, or closely related roles within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical healthcare industries. Additionally, you have:
Deep understanding of respiratory disease, including Bronchiectasis, COPD, Asthma, ILDs, with an ability to communicate complex scientific concepts effectively and translate science to diverse audiences.
Strong collaborator with pro-active approach and track record of performance in developing and driving strategic projects, including managing budgets.
Demonstrated ability to interact successfully in a dynamic and culturally diverse workplace.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with patients, advocacy groups, and internal stakeholders effectively.
Demonstrated peer leadership experience and ability to inspire and motivate in a matrixed team.
Knowledge of regulatory and ethical considerations related to patient advocacy and engagement.
Familiarity/experience with regulatory and pharmaceutical legal promotional review processes
Passion for making a difference in the lives of patients with serious and rare disease with a deep empathy for patients and their families, and an ability to translate the lived experience into our programs.
Acute organizational skills with a strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy, and conciseness.
Nice to have (but not required):
Advanced degree (MBA, PharmD, PhD) strongly preferred.
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 may be expected.
Travel Requirements
This role requires occasional domestic travel (approximately 10-20%).
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Pay Range:
$155,000.00-201,500.00 AnnualLife 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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