Senior Director, Commercial Evaluation and Strategy for External Innovation
About the role
We're seeking a Senior Director, Commercial Evaluation and Strategy for External Innovation to help expand what's possible for patients with serious diseases. Reporting to the VP, Head of Business Development, this role will play a critical leadership role in shaping and driving the commercial evaluation and strategic positioning of high-impact external business development opportunities across Respiratory and Inflammation & Immunology (I&I) therapeutic areas.
Responsibilities
Partner closely with the VP of Business Development, New Product Planning Lead, and broader leadership team, taking a forward-looking, enterprise-wide approach to commercial evaluation and strategic prioritization.
Lead the development of robust, integrated commercial strategies and business cases for complex external opportunities, including acquisitions, licensing, and partnerships.
Incorporate market insights, competitive intelligence, and long-term strategic perspectives to inform enterprise-level decision making.
Anticipate and assess evolving market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and macro trends to inform portfolio strategy and BD prioritization.
Establish and continuously evolve frameworks for commercial diligence, including forecasting methodologies, scenario planning, and risk-adjusted valuation inputs.
Lead advanced primary and secondary market research efforts to generate differentiated insights that directly inform strategic decision making.
Build and maintain strong external and internal networks to drive market intelligence and identify transformational growth opportunities.
Represent the organization at key external partnering engagements and industry forums, contributing to thought leadership and relationship development.
Requirements
Master’s degree (ideally an MBA) with 8+ years’ experience, or a PhD with 6+ years’ experience, in Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, or another related discipline.
Deep expertise in commercial evaluation of programs in development and launched products across multiple geographies, including forecasting, pricing, market access strategy, and launch planning.
Proven ability to participate and support as a commercial functional lead in complex, cross-functional diligence efforts and influence senior stakeholders and executive decision making.
Experience evaluating both early, late-stage and marketed assets.
Advanced understanding of disease areas (Respiratory and/or Inflammation & Immunology), drug development processes, and commercialization pathways.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into clear strategic insights and compelling narratives.
Strong leadership presence, with experience mentoring and developing talent in a matrixed environment.
Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a high degree of intellectual curiosity and strategic thinking.
Qualifications
7+ years of business experience, in Pharma/Biotech, with a strong track record in business development, commercial strategy, and/or strategic consulting.
Advanced degree in Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, or another related discipline.
Experience evaluating both early, late-stage and marketed assets.
Advanced understanding of disease areas (Respiratory and/or Inflammation & Immunology), drug development processes, and commercialization pathways.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into clear strategic insights and compelling narratives.
Strong leadership presence, with experience mentoring and developing talent in a matrixed environment.
Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a high degree of intellectual curiosity and strategic thinking.
Experience building and leveraging internal and external networks to drive strategic outcomes.
Skills
Strategic thinking and commercial evaluation skills.
Market research and analysis capabilities.
Leadership and mentoring abilities.
Communication and presentation skills.
Benefits
Insmed offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage and mental health support, generous paid time off policies, fertility and family-forming benefits, caregiver support, and flexible work schedules with purposeful in-person collaboration. We also provide a 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.
Pay
$222,000.00 - $303,000.00 Annual
Schedule
This is a fully remote role. Occasional travel for team meetings or events will be expected. Travel Requirements: Approximately 10-20% domestic travel.