Role Description
We’re looking for an Associate Director, Medical Science Liaison (PAH, IPF, PPF) on the Medical Affairs team to help us expand what’s possible for patients with serious and rare diseases. Reporting to the Medical Affairs Leadership, you’ll develop and maintain professional relationships with external healthcare practitioners, deliver comprehensive medical and scientific support across PAH, IPF, and PPF, and serve as a trusted field-based expert connecting HCP insights with Insmed’s research and commercial strategy. This is a non-supervisory role and will cover Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri.
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape and advance the scientific conversation around PAH, IPF, and PPF by building credible relationships with leading healthcare professionals and translating field insights into meaningful action. You’ll also:
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Engage in scientific exchanges with physicians and allied health professionals on disease education, product information, and emerging research in Insmed’s therapeutic areas.
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Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with Medical Experts, Key Opinion Leaders, investigators, and HCPs at Centers of Excellence and Academic Medical Centers.
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Present clinical and scientific data on Insmed products to physicians, academic institutions, researchers, and allied healthcare professionals in alignment with all Insmed policies.
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Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Commercial (Key Account Directors and Sales), R&D, and Clinical Operations to align on scientific strategy and respond to customer needs.
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Implement Advisory Boards and scientific forums to gather and synthesize critical HCP insights and deliver them back to Insmed.
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Support clinical development programs, including trial site identification, recruitment, and issue resolution, as requested by R&D, Clinical Operations, and Medical Affairs.
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Provide medical and scientific support to payers, managed markets, and healthcare organizations to facilitate appropriate patient access to Insmed therapies.
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Deliver disease-state and product training to internal colleagues and maintain accurate, timely documentation of all field activities within assigned budget parameters.
Qualifications
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Advanced degree in the life sciences (PharmD, PhD, MD, or NP/PA).
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Minimum of 5 years of MSL experience; OR equivalent combination of advanced degree and strong related field medical experience.
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Excellent command of the English language.
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Effective presentation skills and advanced proficiency in interpersonal skills (listening, probing, persuasiveness, negotiation).
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Skilled in conflict resolution and problem solving.
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Knowledge of the PhRMA code of conduct, the Sunshine Act, HIPAA regulations, Promotional Regulations, and all laws and regulations that are applicable to the role.
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Steadfast ethical standard and conduct.
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Ability to quickly understand and dialogue on subjects that are at the interface between medicine and policy relevant to Insmed’s areas of interest.
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Committed to self-improvement.
Requirements
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This is a fully remote, field-based role. It can be performed effectively from anywhere in the U.S. while staying connected to your Insmed team and community.
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Frequent domestic travel (up to 80%), some of which will be overnight in nature.
Benefits
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Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage and mental health support, annual wellbeing reimbursement, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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Generous paid time off policies, fertility and family-forming benefits, caregiver support, and flexible work schedules with purposeful in-person collaboration.
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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.
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Company Learning Institute providing access to LinkedIn Learning, skill building workshops, leadership programs, mentorship connections, and networking opportunities.
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Employee resource groups, service and recognition programs, and meaningful opportunities to connect, volunteer, and give back.