Director, Medical Affairs Strategic Optimization 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

This role is strategic, dynamic, and responsible for providing coordination and contributions to the strategic optimization of Medical Affairs across the five functional areas (US, Japan, and EMEA Regional Teams; Global Medical Strategy, Scientific Communication & Publications; HEOR; Global Medical Excellence; and Medical Information). As a key contributor and collaborator, the Director will assist in the development and execution of consistent and cohesive tactical plans for the five functional areas ensuring alignment with overall Corporate objectives and collaborate with Medical Affairs Excellence in the development of metrics to assess progress and impact of the Medical Affairs. This role involves seamless communication and coordination across the functional medical areas and other internal stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment and consistency of Medical Affairs activities. This dynamic role requires the ability to analyze situations, identify gaps, synthesize recommendations, and lead/contribute to special projects and cross functional process optimization initiatives, including implementation of best practices and ultimately fostering a culture of continuous improvement and process optimization within the medical department. This role requires a combination of program management, leadership by influence, strategic thinking, change management, and deep knowledge of modern Medical Affairs remit as well as the pharmaceutical industry's regulatory landscape.

Responsibilities

Medical Affairs Strategic Optimization:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of new/enhanced standards, tools, and templates to help Medical Teams be more efficient and effective, ensuring timelines and milestones are met.
• Propose new ways of working by applying knowledge of Industry trends and best practices with an assessment of internal processes and functional capabilities.
• Identify lessons learned and best practices through evaluation of processes and methodologies.
• Define key business questions, analyze data and trends, identify opportunities for optimization, and develop process improvement plans.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with the regional and global medical teams and contribute to the definition of the required resources to support successful completion of initiatives.

Strategic Planning, and Measurement:

• Partner with the Medical Affairs Leadership Team (MALT) and the Business Partners to develop consistent and cohesive tactical plans, internal medical affairs team annual engagement & communication plans (e.g. Medical Affairs Town Halls), and quarterly business reviews (QBRs).
• Look for areas of optimization and lead development and presentation of business cases, summarizing the situation, opportunity, cost, expected value returned, and anticipated challenges or risks.

Collaboration, Communication, and Coordination:

• Work with Medical Affairs and Cross-Functional Stakeholders to improve business outcomes by identifying pain points or inefficiencies and leading solution generation and implementation.
• Work with SVP, Medical Affairs to create and manage Optimization and Medical team engagement & communication roadmap.
• Facilitate communication between all MALT members, Partners, and other internal stakeholders, ensuring transparency, efficient information flow, and that the SVP's directives are clearly communicated and implemented.

Leadership:

• As a MALT Member, contribute: (1) to the identification of key areas of focus for optimization; (2) to the development of department objectives; (3) to the alignment of medical initiatives with overall Corporate objectives; (4) to the definition of metrics to assess the impact and progress of Medical Affairs activities and deliverables to the organization.
• Serve as a MALT member on strategic decision-making teams. Utilize negotiation skills, cultural sensitivity/awareness, and technical knowledge to win support and cooperation from other functional areas and influence decision making.

Medical Affairs Governance:

• Partner with the SVP and appropriate stakeholders, such as Global Medical Excellence Executive Director, to develop, optimize, and implement medical governance and procedures.
• Ensure teams are aware of evolving industry regulations and guidelines to ensure compliance.
• Play a critical role in the Medical Affairs modernization and transformation while building out strong high-performing teams.
• Establish and implement Medical Affairs communication plan that provides organization with Medical Affairs changes, transformation successes, and high-visibility contributions.

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

• Bachelor's Degree required; Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, NP, PA) preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive industry/relevant professional experience.
• 10+ years active work in Medical Affairs.
• Track record of being successful in fast-paced, dynamic environment; must be self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision.
• Foresight of areas for growth, improvement, refinement, and potential risks.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage external vendors and provide clear, concise direction.
• Ability to effectively lead by influence, motivate, and ensure compliance across the department.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Smartsheet, and other analytical tools.
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy, and conciseness.
• Must demonstrate Insmed values: Collaboration, Accountability, Passion, Respect, and Integrity.
• Individual must demonstrate the ability to interact successfully in a dynamic and culturally diverse workplace.

Travel:

• Domestic and/or international travel required (minimum of 20%).

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Salary Range

$179,000 - $250,800 a year

Compensation & Benefits

We're committed to investing in every team member's total well-being, now and in the future. We offer a competitive total-rewards package to all employees around the world, including:

• Flexible approach to where and how we work, regionally based
• Competitive compensation package including bonus 
• Stock options and RSU awards
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible Vacation Policy
• Generous paid holiday schedule and winter break 

ADDITIONAL U.S. BENEFITS:

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company-provided Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Company-provided short and long-term disability benefits
• Unique offerings of pet, legal, and supplemental life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Accident and Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mental Health on-line digital resource
• Well-being reimbursement
• Paid leave benefits for new parents
• Paid time off to volunteer
• On-site, no-cost fitness center at our U.S. headquarters

Additional Information

Insmed Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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.

 

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.

 

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.