Senior Director, Intellectual Property

Insmed Incorporated

9d • 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: Insmed is seeking a business savvy patent attorney to join its intellectual property team as a Sr. IP Counsel, with a focus on small molecule patent prosecution and counseling. Under the supervision of the Company’s Vice President, Chief Intellectual Property Counsel, the Sr. IP Counsel will oversee and direct all patent prosecution and strategy related to small molecule pharmaceutical discovery and development efforts. The Sr. IP Counsel will work closely with research, development and broader product teams to harvest new inventions, draft patent applications, provide direction on prosecution strategy, and to perform IP due diligence activities. The role is based in Bridgewater, NJ with a hybrid work model (onsite 2+ days per week).

Requirements

• You have a minimum of a Juris Doctorate and graduate science degree (Ph.D. in chemistry or biochemistry strongly preferred).
• At least 8-10 years of IP advisor experience (patent prosecution and counseling)
• Admission to at least one state bar and in good standing.
• Registered to practice before the USPTO.
• Demonstrated experience leading or significantly contributing to contracting and transactional workflows in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical environment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maximize Insmed’s competitive position through creation and implementation of offensive and defensive patent exclusivity strategies.
• 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.
• Conduct prior art searches, analyze third-party patent positions, and conduct due diligence to support business development and financing activities.
• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates agreements to support research and development activities, including NDAs, MTAs, MSAs, sponsored research agreements, consulting agreements, and licenses

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
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree