Associate Director, Business Development

Company: Insmed Incorporated
Location: Bridgewater
Posted on: January 26, 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 an Associate Director, Business Development to help us expand what’s possible for patients with serious diseases. Reporting to the Director, Business Development, the Associate Director, Business Development will lead competitive intelligence and commercial evaluation activities in support of business development opportunities, including licensing, acquisitions, and strategic transactions. This role partners closely with the VP of Business Development and cross-functional stakeholders to shape investment decisions, inform deal strategy, and support commercial diligence through rigorous forecasting, market analysis, and competitive insights. What You'll Do: In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to serve as a core competitive intelligence lead on BD diligence and transaction processes, supporting development of integrated business cases. You’ll also: Lead commercial assessments for external opportunities, including market sizing, revenue forecasting, pricing and access assumptions, launch dynamics, and lifecycle considerations. Develop and maintain competitive intelligence frameworks, continuously monitoring competitor pipelines, deal activity, clinical data, and industry trends that may impact asset valuation or strategic fit. Analyze market trends, industry dynamics, and competitive landscapes to identify growth opportunities and risks across therapeutic areas of interest. Build and own commercial forecast models and scenario analyses to support valuation, sensitivity testing, and portfolio prioritization. Prepare high-quality written summaries and executive-level presentations translating complex commercial and competitive analyses into clear strategic recommendations. Co-lead primary and secondary market research to inform BD decision-making, working closely with internal commercial and market access SMEs. Maintain databases of BD opportunities, competitive landscapes, and historical diligence outputs to support institutional knowledge and trend analysis. Foster strong cross-functional collaboration with Commercial, Market Access, Sales, Research, Clinical, Finance, and Legal partners throughout diligence and deal execution. Establish and leverage internal and external networks to enhance market intelligence and identify emerging business development opportunities. Represent the BD function at external partnering meetings and life sciences conferences. Who You Are: You must have a Bachelor’s degree, 5 years of relevant industry experience and 2 years of business experience in pharma/biotech, preferably within business development, commercial strategy, competitive intelligence, or related functions. Additionally, you have: Demonstrated experience in competitive intelligence, commercial evaluation, and business case development for external opportunities. Advanced expertise in commercial forecasting, financial modeling, and use of epidemiology data to support market sizing, valuation, and indication prioritization. Strong understanding of drug development, disease areas, and end-to-end commercial processes including pricing, reimbursement, and launch planning. Proven ability to operate effectively in a matrixed environment and influence without direct authority. Experience partnering with internal commercial and functional SMEs to synthesize diligence findings and drive decision-making. Strong executive communication skills, with demonstrated ability to present recommendations to senior leadership. High level of analytical rigor, attention to detail, and strategic judgment. Nice to have (but not required): Degree focused on Biology, Cell Biology, Neurology, Immunology, or other related discipline preferred. 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. Alternatively, if you live within a drivable distance of our Bridgewater, NJ facilities, you’ll have the option to work remotely most of the time, but with more in-person collaboration when it matters most. Travel Requirements This role requires occasional domestic travel (approximately 10-20%). LI-MM1 LI-Remote Pay Range: $164,000.00-213,000.00 Annual Life at Insmed At Insmed, you’ll find a culture as human as our mission—intentionally designed for the people behind it. You deserve a workplace that reflects the same care you bring to your work each day, with support for how you work, how you grow, and how you show up for patients, your team, and yourself. Highlights of our U.S. offerings include: 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 Eligibility for specific programs may vary and is subject to the terms and conditions of each plan. Current Insmed Employees: Please apply via the Jobs Hub in Workday. Insmed Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Unsolicited resumes from agencies should not be forwarded to Insmed. Insmed will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes through this source. Insmed will only pay a fee to agencies if a formal agreement between Insmed and the agency has been established. The Human Resources department is responsible for all recruitment activities; please contact us directly to be considered for a formal agreement. Insmed is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us by email at TotalRewards@insmed.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Applications are accepted for 5 calendar days from the date posted or until the position is filled.

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