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Overview
The Senior Director, Product Communications, will serve as a leader within Insmed's Corporate Communications team and a strategic partner to Insmed's marketing teams. The Senior Director will lead product communications and PR for Insmed's currently marketed product, for which we anticipate a label expansion, as well as its late-stage product candidate, which is expected to launch in the U.S. in mid-2025. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly anticipated, first-in-disease product launch at a rapidly growing global organization. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of successful launch experience, strong business and media acumen, outstanding writing and editing skills, and a proven ability to work cross-functionally. As with all Insmed employees, this individual must put patients first and champion their needs, and uphold our core values of passion, collaboration, integrity, respect, and accountability. This role reports to the Vice President, Corporate Communications, and manages one direct report (Director, Product Communications).
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Drive a comprehensive communications strategy leading up to and throughout the launch of our late-stage candidate, including both disease awareness and branded communications
Partner closely with Investor Relations and other cross-functional colleagues to help ensure a successful FDA approval announcement for our late-stage candidate with a surround-sound of strong communications
Drive a comprehensive communications strategy for Insmed's marketed product that complements and enhances planned commercial activities as the brand prepares for a potential label expansion
Lead communications around key data and regulatory milestones for both the marketed product and late-stage candidate, including milestones for follow-on indications for the late-stage candidate
Support issues preparedness and crisis management for product-related issues
Develop strategic earned media relations plans geared toward print, online, and broadcast outlets; maintain high-level oversight of social media strategy for both brands
Keep a pulse on commercial activities globally to ensure communications strategies complement and support our commercial efforts in all regions; ensure communications strategies for both brands are harmonized as part of a broader respiratory franchise
Provide high-level oversight of U.S. PR agency, helping to ensure high-quality deliverables that are both on time and on budget
Partner with Internal Communications to ensure relevant brand updates are communicated to employees effectively
Maintain in-depth knowledge of brands, including strategy, objectives, patient needs, competitor landscape, and HCP landscape, and apply this knowledge to communications approach
Qualifications:
Minimum of 12 years' experience in corporate communications in the biopharma industry, with a mix of both in-house product communications experience and agency experience preferred
Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including strong scientific communications capabilities
Demonstrated ability to partner effectively cross-functionally and work confidently with senior leaders on a global level
Ability to juggle multiple deadlines and work well under pressure in a fast-paced organization
Demonstrated track record of patient-centered thinking
Strong business acumen and understanding of the Commercial business; product launch experience highly preferred
Bachelor's degree required; master's degree a plus
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Travel Requirements
Up to 20%
Salary Range
$207,000 - $289,867 a year
Compensation & Benefits
We're committed to investing in every team member's total well-being, now and in the future. We offer a competitive total-rewards package to all employees around the world, including:
Flexible approach to where and how we work, regionally based
Competitive compensation package including bonus
Stock options and RSU awards
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Flexible Vacation Policy
Generous paid holiday schedule and winter break
ADDITIONAL U.S. BENEFITS:
401(k) plan with company match
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Company-provided Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Company-provided short and long-term disability benefits
Unique offerings of pet, legal, and supplemental life insurance
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
Accident and Hospital Indemnity insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Mental Health on-line digital resource
Well-being reimbursement
Paid leave benefits for new parents
Paid time off to volunteer
On-site, no-cost fitness center at our U.S. headquarters
Additional Information
Insmed Incorporated is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Applications are accepted for 5 calendar days from the date posted or until the position is filled.
