Senior Director, Business Development
InsmedNJ Corporate Headquarters$222k – $303kPosted 12 March 2026
Job Description
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, Business Development to help us expand what’s possible for patients with serious diseases. Reporting to the VP, Head of Business Development, the Senior Director of BD role will be focused on the Search & Evaluation (S&E) aspect of the diligence and is expected to support and lead the technical evaluation (scientific, product differentiation, etc.) and presentation of BD opportunities to governance bodies. What You'll Do: In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to support the VP, Head of Business Development on diligence and transaction processes on technical due diligence and business case development. You’ll also: Lead the evaluation of scientific and data-driven analyses and prepare written/oral summaries and presentations of the uncovered information related to new product acquisitions or mergers. Proactively identify and evaluate external growth opportunities for inbound partnering/acquisition in new Neurology, CNS, and Rare Diseases therapeutic areas. Continuously scout, monitor, and evaluate new technologies that may be of strategic interest to Insmed. Build internal and external networks to proactively identify and assess new technologies and programs in CNS/Neurology/Rare Diseases therapeutic areas. Participate, as needed, in evaluating early venture-like opportunities. Support and conduct strategic, market, and competitive analyses of business development opportunities, including potential acquisitions, divestitures, alliances, and strategic investments. Maintain databases of opportunities and historical records of previous evaluations. Establish external and internal networks to support market intelligence and identification of relevant business transformation opportunities for growth. Attend external partnering and scientific conferences and meetings. Who You Are: You must have either a Master’s degree and 8+ years’ experience or a PhD and 5+ years’ experience, with a degree in Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, or Neurology, as well as 2+ years of experience in CNS/Neurology. Additionally, you have: 4+ years of business experience, preferably in Pharma/Biotech (BD and/or R&D groups). Exceptional knowledge of disease areas, drug development activities, and commercial processes. Strong understanding of product development and regulatory requirements for early, mid, and late stages assets, with the ability to provide scientific support and communicate findings. Enhanced scientific acumen, understanding of R&D/clinical data, and project management skills. Experience performing scientific evaluation and diligence in support of M&A and licensing activities. Basic understanding of financial analyses and willingness to learn advanced modeling. Experience working in a matrixed team environment with ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and external partners. Experience presenting recommendations and influencing internal and external groups. Excellent communication (written and verbal), leadership, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Where You’ll Work This can be a fully remote role because the selected candidate should be able to perform effectively from anywhere while staying connected to your Insmed team and community. Occasional travel for team meetings or events will be expected. Alte ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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