Director, Scientific Communications

Compensation

$185,000.00 - $185,000.00 / Yearly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job 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 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 Director, Scientific Communications to help us expand what's possible for patients with serious diseases. Reporting to the Global Medical Lead, the Director, Scientific Communications will, as a core member of the Global Medical Strategy team, lead the development and implementation of global Medical Communications Strategy globally and across regions.

This role will have high visibility within the medical organization and requires the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization. A core responsibility will be to co-lead the development and maintenance of scientific platforms and the strategic execution of aligned scientific communications deliverables to ensure a global approach that accurately and consistently communicates about Insmed disease areas of interest and Insmed generated data.

The Director will develop collaborative partnerships with the cross-functional Insmed team (Medical Affairs, HEOR, Clinical Development, Advocacy, Commercial, and Market Access) as well as external medical experts and will have an integral role in driving the planning and execution of scientific communications deliverables across the assigned therapeutic area(s), including field medical tools and resources and sponsored medical education through an omni-channel approach.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to co-lead the development and maintenance of Scientific Platforms, Scientific Narrative Lexicon, and the Insmed Medical Communications plan including digital plan for the respiratory therapeutic area and product. You'll also:

Lead the creation and execution of the global medical communication strategy and education plan, including congress strategy, symposia, field medical tools and resources, medical backgrounders, and other scientific programs that communicate important information to the medical and scientific community, including identification and prioritization of regional and local education needs.

Review scientific materials (e.g. slide presentations for content and positioning) and represent content during medical, legal, regulatory review.

With Medical Excellence, lead training of Medical Affairs teams on new materials and upcoming educational activities.

Ensure delivery of high-quality, fair-balanced, scientifically/clinically accurate medical communications deliverables in accordance with established timelines, compliance guidelines/policies, and budgets.

Ensure deliverables are in alignment with business strategy, medical affairs strategy, and Insmed clinical development programs.

Manage external vendors/medical agencies assisting with medical content planning and execution.

Who You Are:

You must have a Master's degree in a scientific discipline and 8+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry, primarily in the Medical Affairs function. Additionally, you have:

5+ years' experience and demonstrated success in the design and implementation of Medical Communication Strategies including oversight to gap analyses, congress strategies, scientific content development, digital asset generation, and scientific platform development and maintenance.

Expert knowledge of relevant guidance including Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) guidelines and CME Open Payments reporting.

Expertise in the assessment and the application of scientific/clinical data to strategy with pull through to externally facing deliverables.

Proven ability to interpret and organize highly complex scientific data including reviewing pre-clinical and clinical trial data and output from statistical analyses.

Experience in a leadership role in designing scientific communications strategy in alignment with corporate strategy.

Experience working closely with external experts and authors.

Demonstrated experience managing competing priorities and tight deadlines.

Ability to manage external vendors and provide clear, concise direction.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to understand and effectively communicate complex scientific and clinical data to internal and external stakeholders.

Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy, and conciseness.

Nice to have (but not required):

An advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD) is preferred.

Experience within the respiratory therapeutic area is preferred.

Prior pre-launch/launch experience 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 will be expected.

Travel Requirements

This position involves occasional domestic travel (approximately 15%).

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Pay Range:

$185,000.00-252,500.00 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.

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Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R3471-3486