Director, External Communications

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 are seeking a dynamic Director of Product Communications to lead strategic communications for Insmed’s late-stage respiratory pipeline, including TPIP, as the programs advance toward Phase 3 data readouts and potential regulatory filings and launches. The Director will sit on the Extended Global Program Team(s) and partner closely with Global Program Head(s), clinical development, medical, and commercial teams to design and execute communications strategies and plans, including disease state awareness, market prep, data communications, regulatory milestones and commercialization. The ideal candidate is a seasoned communications professional with deep pharmaceutical experience who can operate strategically and execute flawlessly in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment. What You'll Do: This role will be pivotal in shaping the narrative for our pipeline innovations and translating complex science into compelling stories that build understanding and momentum across key stakeholders including healthcare professionals, patients, media, and employees. You'll also have these key responsibilities: Communications Leadership: Serve as the strategic communications partner for TPIP and priority pipeline programs, shaping narratives that elevate the science, clinical impact, and potential of Insmed’s late-stage portfolio. Data and Regulatory Milestone Communications: Lead communications planning and execution for major clinical milestones – including clinical data readouts, regulatory filings and approvals – collaborating closely with key cross-functional partners, and ensuring clear, credible dissemination of results to media and other key stakeholders. Disease State & Science Visibility: Drive initiatives that raise awareness of under-recognized respiratory diseases and the unmet needs patients face, helping establish the scientific and clinical context for pipeline innovations. Launch Readiness & Market Preparation: Partner with global and U.S. commercial teams to build communications strategies that prepare the market ahead of potential launches, including disease education, scientific and patient storytelling, and stakeholder engagement. Executive & Internal Communications: Partner with Corporate Communications and leadership to keep employees informed and inspired around pipeline progress, major data moments, and organizational milestones. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work seamlessly with Clinical Development, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Investor Relations, Corporate Communications and Corporate Brand/Digital Communications teams to ensure consistent and coordinated messaging and plans across all channels and stakeholders. Who You Are: You have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and 12 years of progressive experience brand or product communications. You are or you have: Pharmaceutical industry experience (required); respiratory and rare disease experience (strongly preferred). A combination of agency and in-house experience (strongly preferred). Significant experience in clinical data communications, with a proven ability to translate complex science into compelling narratives and work across functions to secure alignment and approvals. Demonstrated success leading communications for disease state awareness programmi ... (truncated, view full listing at source)