Director of BD & Early Pipeline commercial evaluation

Company Description

Insmed is a global biopharmaceutical company on a mission to transform the lives of patients living with serious and rare diseases. Our most valuable resource is our employees, and everything we do is motivated by a patients-first mentality. We are dedicated to growing our team with talented individuals from around the world who are willing to challenge the status quo, solve problems, and work collaboratively with a sense of urgency and compassion.

Guided by our core values of collaboration, accountability, passion, respect, and integrity, we aim to foster an inclusive, diverse, and flexible work environment, where our employees are recognized for leaning in and rolling up their sleeves. If you share our vision and want to work with the most dedicated people in the biopharma industry, come to Insmed to accelerate your career.

Recognitions

 

Consistently Ranked Science’s Top Employer

Insmed is dedicated to creating a collaborative environment where our team can thrive. Every day, our employees turn their passion for science and research into innovative solutions for patients. That’s why we’ve been named the No. 1 company to work for in the biopharma industry in Science’s Top Employers survey for four years in a row.

 

  

 

 

A Certified Great Place to Work®

We believe our company is truly special, and our employees agree. In July 2024, we became Great Place to Work-certified in the U.S. for the fourth year in a row. We are also honored to have been listed on the Best Workplaces in Biopharma™, Best Workplaces in New York™, PEOPLE® Companies That Care, Best Workplaces for Women™, Best Workplaces for Millennials™, and Best Medium Workplaces™ lists.

  

 

Overview

Reporting to the VP and Head of BD and to the VP of Early Pipeline Programs, the role of BD Director for commercial evaluation will be focused on external business opportunities evaluation and strategic commercial input for multiple Early Pipeline (preclinical) programs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and support the VP of Business Development and BD team on due diligences, transaction processes and commercial evaluations for business case development
• Collaborate with and support the VP of Early Pipeline Programs on commercial evaluations and strategic commercial recommendations for assigned Early Pipeline programs
• Lead the commercial analyses and evaluation, and prepare written/oral summaries and presentations of the uncovered information related to new product acquisitions or merger to senior management
• In-depth understanding of commercial forecasting, market access, pricing, launch requirements and use of epidemiology data
• In depth experience with competitive Intelligence (CI) as the role requires continuously scouting, monitoring, and evaluating competing companies and news that might affect the business case
• Analyze market trends, industry dynamics, and competitive landscapes to identify market and growth opportunities
• Lead and conduct strategic, market, and competitive analyses of business development opportunities and assigned Early Pipeline programs
• Lead primary and secondary market research for BD and assigned Early Pipeline programs activities as needed
• Mentor junior members of the BD team as needed
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration with teams such as Commercial, Market Access, Sales, Research, Clinical, Finance, and Legal
• Establish external and internal networks to support market intelligence and identification of relevant business transformation opportunities for growth
• Attend external partnering and life science conferences and meetings (10% - 20% travel)

Job Requirements:

• B.S. (min. 5-7 years of experience), M.S. (min. 3-5 years of experience), or PhD (min. 2-3 years of experience) with a degree in Biology, Immunology, Cell biology, Neurology, or other related discipline
• 5-7 years business experience, preferably in Pharma/Biotech (BD and/or commercial, strategy groups)
• Experience in the life sciences, medical or health care industry is a must
• Good knowledge of disease areas, drug development activities and commercial processes
• Advanced business and commercial acumen with attention to details
• Advanced knowledge in commercial forecasting and modelling
• Experience working in a matrixed team environment with ability to work effectively with colleagues and external partners
• Ability to partner with internal commercial SMEs in developing and evolving due diligence findings to drive decision making
• Experience to present recommendations and influence internal and external groups
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), leadership, interper