Summer Intern - Human Resources at Insmed Incorporated

Company Description

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. 

Recognitions

 

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 2024, we became Great Place to Work-certified in the U.S. for the fourth 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.

  

 

Overview

The Insmed Summer Internship Program gives students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a corporate environment in the pharmaceutical industry, receive mentoring from highly skilled professionals, and work on dynamic team projects. Our 2025 Summer Intern program is a full-time (40 hours per week), paid internship. The internship may present opportunities for rotational assignments within the function, and the intern will be assigned goals and objectives that will support the strategic business plan of the company. The internship will support various teams within the Human Resources (HR) function, and the intern will be assigned goals and objectives that will support the strategic business plan of the company.

Responsibilities

• Build a foundational understanding of real HR challenges and opportunities experienced in a growing, global biotech company.
• Work with a strong HR team on initiatives that let you dive into areas such as Employee Engagement, Change Management and Strategy, and Learning & Development.
• Work on several ongoing and anticipated projects across the function, developing and sharing recommendations with HR leadership.
• Experience client interactions and how we coach leaders in a performance driven atmosphere.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Assist with Annual Development & Talent Planning programs focused on building internal bench strength, creating development opportunities for employees, and identifying critical roles.
• Support delivery and facilitation of cultural and skill-based training programs and build skills in learning experience design and development through creation of engaging and effective training resources. 
• Participate in hiring activities, including interview panels and debriefs, and learn how to select candidates for technical fit and culture alignment.
• While role is US focused, opportunity to learn more about global HR practices and programs.
• Learn what makes Team Insmed unique – a patient-centric organization, powered by purpose in all of our business activities.

Position Requirements (Required and/or Preferred Skills, Experience and Education):

• Interested in pursuing a career in Human Resources
• Currently in full-time pursuit of a Bachelor's or Master's, preferably in Human Resources Management; to be considered, candidates must be active students at the time of the internship with a graduation date no earlier than December 2025
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to take initiative
• Able to embrace and adapt to change in a fast-paced, hybrid environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation/public speaking
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy, and conciseness
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work, easily changing direction as needed
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
• Comfortable working in a variety of computer systems, with the ability to quickly learn new platforms 
• 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.

Salary Range

25-35

Compensation & Benefits

Eligible for paid company holidays during the intern program.

Additional Information

Insmed Incorporated is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.  

  

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. 

  

Unsolicited resumes from agencies should not be forwarded to Insmed. Insmed will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes through this source. Insmed will only pay a fee to agencies if a formal agreement between Insmed and the agency has been established. The Human Resources department is responsible for all recruitment activities; please contact us directly to be considered for a formal agreement. 

  

Applications are accepted for 5 calendar days from the date posted or until the position is filled.