Vice President, Biologics Research

Insmed Incorporated•Research Development Lab - New Hampshire, NH

61d•$290,000 - $396,000•Onsite

About The Position

Insmed is seeking a Vice President, Biologics Research to provide scientific, strategic, and organizational leadership for biologics discovery, engineering, and early-stage development. The role sets the scientific vision for biologics research, drives discovery execution across multiple therapeutic modalities, and helps translate discovery science into clinical programs. The position reports to the Head of Insmed’s east coast Research and works closely with senior leaders across R&D and the broader organization. The Biologics Research organization includes more than 50 scientists and staff across two research sites, with large-molecule discovery and engineering teams, AAV viral vector engineering and gene therapy discovery teams, immunology, computational biology and data science, research bioprocess development, and in vivo model teams. The Vice President will lead this organization, support its growth, and represent biologics research across the company and with external collaborators and partners. This is an onsite position based at Insmed’s New Hampshire office, with flexibility for some remote work. Occasional travel of approximately 5%–15% is required. The annual pay range is $290,000–$396,000.

Requirements

PhD or equivalent degree.
15 years of experience in biopharma or biotech R&D, with progressive leadership responsibility.
Expertise in protein engineering and knowledge of adaptive immunology.
Experience with biotherapeutic drug development, including in vivo pharmacology, PK/PD strategy, preclinical CMC, support for toxicology and safety assessment, and support for first-in-human translation.
Strong scientific judgment and the ability to balance innovation with execution.
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a matrixed, fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to influence at the executive level and translate complex science into clear decisions.
A track record of successful cross-functional collaboration and delivery of high-impact programs.

Nice To Haves

General familiarity with modern protein design technologies, including computational design and AI/ML-enabled approaches.

Responsibilities

Define and drive the long-term scientific strategy for biologics research, aligning it with corporate and portfolio objectives.
Provide scientific leadership on therapeutic targets, protein engineering, biologics modality selection, and biotherapeutic discovery, design, and development.
Ensure scientific rigor, innovation, and data-driven decision-making across biologics programs.
Support expansion of laboratory automation and adoption of agentic AI-enabled workflows and decision-making.
Ensure integration of computational biology, data science, and experimental efforts.
Oversee and support teams through screening cascades, molecular design, candidate selection, preclinical development, and IND-enabling studies.
Support first-in-human readiness and provide input into clinical study design considerations.
Partner with Technical Operations, Clinical, Toxicology, DMPK, Translational Bioanalytics, and Regulatory teams on IND submissions and early clinical development.
Lead scientific understanding of human CD8+, CD4+, and B cell responses to protein antigens and their impact on safety, efficacy, and durability.
Recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing, collaborative biologics research organization, including building scientific leadership at director and senior director levels.
Foster accountability, innovation, inclusion, and cross-functional collaboration.
Serve on the R&D leadership team and advise senior executives.
Represent biologics research to internal stakeholders and external collaborators, partners, and other third parties.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Mental health support and access to an Employee Assistance Program.
Annual wellbeing reimbursement.
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.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan participation.
Company-paid life and disability insurance.
Company Learning Institute resources, including LinkedIn Learning, skill-building workshops, leadership programs, mentorship connections, and networking opportunities.
Employee resource groups, service and recognition programs, and opportunities to connect, volunteer, and give back.