Senior Director, New Product Planning

Insmed Incorporated

6d • Remote

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're looking for a Senior Director, New Product Planning (NPP) on the team to help us expand what's possible for patients with serious diseases. Reporting to the Vice President, Commercial Effectiveness, you'll lead U.S. new product planning from early commercial assessment through pre-commercialization and launch planning — serving as the primary commercial voice on asset and portfolio teams and translating scientific, clinical, and market insights into clear commercial strategies. In this highly visible, cross-functional role, you'll partner closely with Research, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Commercial Analytics, Regulatory, Legal, and Finance to ensure development programs are designed to meet patient needs, support future access and reimbursement, and enable successful launches — while also building and developing high-performing NPP talent and driving organizational readiness for multiple concurrent launches.

Requirements

• You have a Bachelor's degree (MBA or advanced degree preferred), along with 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, including multiple years in early commercial development, or a related field.
• You are an authentic, patient-focused leader with exceptional strategic, analytical, and communication skills — adept at synthesizing data and insights into actionable plans and influencing at senior levels, or you also have:
• Demonstrated success leading early strategic planning in specialty or rare disease markets
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver strong commercial results
• A track record of people leadership, talent development, and team building
• Deep understanding of FDA promotional review processes and pharmaceutical compliance requirements
• Authentic commitment to patients living with serious or rare diseases

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree
• Experience across both domestic and international markets

Responsibilities

• Lead U.S. new product planning and early commercial strategy for Insmed's pipeline — serving as the primary commercial voice on cross-functional teams and translating scientific, clinical, and market insights into strategies that drive development decisions, launch readiness, and long-term value creation for patients with serious diseases.
• Serve as the commercial representative on cross-functional program teams, ensuring commercial insights inform clinical development plans, indication strategy, and Target Product Profiles (TPPs)
• Develop comprehensive disease area and market landscape assessments — including unmet need, patient journey, treatment paradigms, competitive dynamics, and key stakeholders
• Partner with Commercial Analytics and Insights to design and interpret primary and secondary market research, translating findings into clear strategic recommendations
• Shape product positioning, value propositions, and launch strategy in collaboration with Global Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Market Access
• Lead forecasting, scenario modeling, and commercial opportunity assessments to support portfolio prioritization, investment decisions, and long-range planning
• Collaborate with Market Access to inform early pricing, reimbursement, and evidence generation strategies that support future payer value propositions
• Drive cross-functional launch readiness, including governance, milestones, risk identification, and performance metrics
• Communicate commercial strategy, risks, and recommendations clearly to senior leadership and governance forums to support informed decision-making
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing New Product Planning team, fostering strong cross-functional collaboration, strategic rigor, and talent development
• Support lifecycle planning and post-launch optimization to maximize long-term brand value and patient impact

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
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees