Senior Counsel, Biologics Intellectual Property

Insmed Incorporated•NJ Corporate Headquarters, NJ

1d•$247,000 - $337,500•Hybrid

About The Position

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 are seeking an accomplished and highly strategic patent attorney to lead the strategy for our biologics patent portfolio. This role is designed for a senior expert who can operate at the intersection of sophisticated patent prosecution, patent disputes and competitive intelligence gathering. Reporting to the Chief IP Counsel, this individual will serve as our patent portfolio lead for all biologic programs within Insmed, with responsibility for developing and integrating global prosecution and challenge (both offensive and defensive) strategies. The role will function as a key strategic partner to the Chief IP Counsel, with a primary focus on strengthening the durability and value of Insmed’s biologic assets worldwide, anticipating competitive threats, and identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities. The Sr. Counsel will work closely with research, CMC, development and broader product teams to harvest new inventions, draft patent applications, provide direction on prosecution strategy, and to perform IP due diligence activities. This position may include management responsibility for members of the IP team, such as those handling patent prosecution. The role is based in Bridgewater, NJ or San Diego, CA with a hybrid work model (onsite 3+ days per week).

Requirements

Ph.D. in a life science discipline
J.D. from an accredited US law school
Member in good standing of a US State Bar
15+ years of patent experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech sector
Significant in-house experience within a pharmaceutical/biotech company
Deep and creative expertise in biologic patent prosecution, including viral gene therapy, protein biologics and antisense oligonucleotide technologies.
Significant experience with patent disputes, including oppositions, IPRs/PGRs, and/or litigation.
Demonstrated ability to integrate prosecution and dispute strategies into a cohesive, forward-looking IP approach.
Strong understanding of global patent systems.
Demonstrated successful experience advising senior management on complex IP issues, including risk assessment and strategic decision-making.
Ability to operate as a senior individual contributor and strategic leader, with or without formal people management responsibilities.
Superb technical, written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to write well as evidenced by past patent applications and USPTO responses.
Individual must possess initiative, high emotional intelligence and have strong interpersonal skills.
Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end IP strategy for our biologic patent portfolio, carefully integrating global prosecution and third-party considerations into a cohesive and forward-looking approach to maximize exclusivity positions.
Provide legal advice to cross-functional R&D and business teams on a variety of IP-related matters.
Draft, file, and prosecute strategic patent applications worldwide both directly and through management of outside counsel and in house IP team.
Play a central role in third-party challenges and challenge preparation, both offensively and defensively, while coordinating with outside counsel, including European oppositions and appeals, US post-grant proceedings (IPRs, PGRs), and litigation (e.g., US, Europe, China).
Partner with the Chief IP Counsel on broader portfolio-level prioritization and risk assessment, while maintaining primary ownership of patent strategy.
Drive competitor intelligence efforts and freedom-to-operate analyses, translating insights into actionable IP strategies.
Identify gaps, risks, and whitespace opportunities across research and development programs, and ensure coordinated coverage and prosecution.
Collaborate closely with internal subject matter leads and, where appropriate, provide mentorship or direct management to team members aligned with patent workstreams.
Review manuscripts, presentations, press releases, corporate disclosures and other publication materials for clearance.
Support business development, due diligence, and executive-level discussions as a subject matter expert in asset IP.
Manage and direct outside counsel globally to efficiently deliver high-quality, strategically aligned work product.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Mental health support
Annual wellbeing reimbursement
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous paid time off policies
Fertility and family-forming benefits
Caregiver support
Flexible work schedules with purposeful in-person collaboration
401(k) plan with a competitive company match
Annual equity awards
Participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
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
Meaningful opportunities to connect, volunteer, and give back