Senior Director, Product Communications

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Job description

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 Senior Director, Product Communications, will serve as a leader within Insmed's Corporate Communications team and a strategic partner to Insmed's marketing teams. The Senior Director will lead product communications and PR for Insmed's currently marketed product, for which we anticipate a label expansion, as well as its late-stage product candidate, which is expected to launch in the U.S. in mid-2025. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly anticipated, first-in-disease product launch at a rapidly growing global organization. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of successful launch experience, strong business and media acumen, outstanding writing and editing skills, and a proven ability to work cross-functionally. As with all Insmed employees, this individual must put patients first and champion their needs, and uphold our core values of passion, collaboration, integrity, respect, and accountability. This role reports to the Vice President, Corporate Communications, and manages one direct report (Director, Product Communications).

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Drive a comprehensive communications strategy leading up to and throughout the launch of our late-stage candidate, including both disease awareness and branded communications
• Partner closely with Investor Relations and other cross-functional colleagues to help ensure a successful FDA approval announcement for our late-stage candidate with a surround-sound of strong communications
• Drive a comprehensive communications strategy for Insmed's marketed product that complements and enhances planned commercial activities as the brand prepares for a potential label expansion
• Lead communications around key data and regulatory milestones for both the marketed product and late-stage candidate, including milestones for follow-on indications for the late-stage candidate
• Support issues preparedness and crisis management for product-related issues
• Develop strategic earned media relations plans geared toward print, online, and broadcast outlets; maintain high-level oversight of social media strategy for both brands
• Keep a pulse on commercial activities globally to ensure communications strategies complement and support our commercial efforts in all regions; ensure communications strategies for both brands are harmonized as part of a broader respiratory franchise
• Provide high-level oversight of U.S. PR agency, helping to ensure high-quality deliverables that are both on time and on budget
• Partner with Internal Communications to ensure relevant brand updates are communicated to employees effectively
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of brands, including strategy, objectives, patient needs, competitor landscape, and HCP landscape, and apply this knowledge to communications approach

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 years' experience in corporate communications in the biopharma industry, with a mix of both in-house product communications experience and agency experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including strong scientific communications capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively cross-functionally and work confidently with senior leaders on a global level
• Ability to juggle multiple deadlines and work well under pressure in a fast-paced organization
• Demonstrated track record of patient-centered thinking
• Strong business acumen and understanding of the Commercial business; product launch experience highly preferred
• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree a plus

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Salary Range

67

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 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 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.

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