Vice President, Biologics Research

About the role

We're seeking a Vice President, Biologics Research to lead biologics discovery, engineering, and early-stage development at Insmed. Reporting to the Head of Insmed's East Coast Research, you'll collaborate with senior leaders across R&D and the broader organization.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the long-term scientific strategy for biologics research, aligning with corporate and portfolio objectives.
• Provide thought leadership on therapeutic targets, protein engineering, biologics modality selection, and biotherapeutic discovery, design, and development.
• Ensure scientific rigor, innovation, and data-driven decision-making across all biologics programs.
• Support expansion of laboratory automation and adoption of AI-enabled workflows and decision-making.
• Oversee and support teams through key milestones, including establishing screening cascades, molecular design, candidate selection, preclinical development, and IND-enabling studies.
• Translate and interface with clinical teams, supporting IND submissions and early clinical development.
• Lead the understanding of human immune responses to protein antigens and their impact on safety, efficacy, and durability.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent degree with 15+ years of experience in biopharma or biotech R&D, including progressive leadership responsibility.
• Strategic thinker with strong scientific judgment and the ability to balance innovation with execution.
• Effective leader of multidisciplinary teams in a matrixed, fast-paced environment.
• Expertise in protein engineering and knowledge of adaptive immunology.
• General familiarity with modern protein design technologies (e.g., computational design, AI/ML-enabled approaches).
• Experience with biotherapeutic drug development, including in vivo pharmacology, PK/PD strategy, preclinical CMC support for toxicology and safety assessment, and support for first-in-human translation.
• Excellent communication skills, influencing at the executive level, and translating complex science into clear decisions.
• A track record of successful cross-functional collaboration and delivery of high-impact programs.

Qualifications

• Strong scientific background in biologics research.
• Proven leadership experience in a biopharmaceutical setting.
• Experience in managing and developing a team of scientists.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Skills

• Strong scientific acumen and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Collaborative and inclusive team-building abilities.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to navigate complex scientific and business challenges.

Benefits

Insmed offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental health support, and generous paid time off policies. We also provide fertility and family-forming benefits, caregiver support, and flexible work schedules. Additionally, we offer 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

$290,000.00 - $396,000.00 Annual

Schedule

This is an onsite position based out of our New Hampshire office, with flexibility for some remote work. Occasional travel (approximately 5%–15%) is required.