Senior Director, Global Benefits

Insmed Incorporated

28d • 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: The Head of Global Benefits will lead and actively execute the strategy, design, and administration of Insmed’s employee benefits programs, balancing employee experience, cost efficiency, and long-term sustainability while ensuring global compliance with local laws, regulations, and cultural practices. This is a hands-on role requiring strong understanding of international regulations, financial management, and the ability to create competitive and inclusive benefits packages that attract and retain talent. You’ll provide leadership and guidance to regional benefits teams in a matrixed environment to ensure benefits align with the company's overall values, culture and strategy.

Requirements

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Human Resources, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus) and 12+ years of progressive benefits management experience including at least 5 years of global/multinational benefits leadership.
• Solid knowledge of regulatory requirements in key markets (EMEA, US and Japan)
• Ability to be a strategic, hands-on leader who can effectively manage cross-functional teams, coach and develop team members, and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience implementing innovative solutions, including tech-enabled wellness platforms, and familiarity with AI, automation, and digital health tools
• Commitment to equity, collaborative design, and evidence-based decision-making
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, concise, and actionable messages for diverse audiences, including employees, leaders, and external partners.
• Strong command of vendor management and contract negotiation; experience leading global broker RFP a plus

Nice To Haves

• Industry experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and continuously improve the benefits communication strategy, coordinating with regional benefits teams, HR leaders, and external partners to ensure clear, inclusive, and timely communications that enhance understanding, engagement, utilization, and perceived value of benefits.
• Working closely with leadership and regional partners, lead the design and development of our next-generation health, wellness, retirement, and leave programs across the US, EMEA, and Japan, ensuring benefits are cost-effective, competitive, sustainable and aligned with business needs and company culture
• Lead a team of 3 US-based employees while providing strategic leadership and guidance to regional benefits teams
• Partner with IT and People Operations, integrate emerging technologies and data analytics into the benefits strategy roadmap to optimize program effectiveness, enhance delivery, balance costs, and support effective communications
• Evaluate challenges of administration on enabling function teams and work cross functionally to develop scalable solutions
• Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Finance, Legal, Procurement) to ensure compliance with a wide range of international laws, regulations and local customs
• Manage broker and other vendor partnerships to ensure best-in-class service quality, cost effectiveness, value, and platform integration
• Ensure strong financial stewardship and fiduciary integrity of global benefits programs, including oversight of funding, vendor management, and regular audits of retirement and benefit plans to manage risk, control costs, and maintain
• Measure impact through KPIs, employee feedback, financial analysis, and benchmarking to continuously improve program effectiveness and ROI

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director