Associate Director, Business Development and Transactions

Company: Insmed Incorporated
Location: Bridgewater
Posted on: January 27, 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 and Transactions to help us expand what’s possible for patients with serious diseases. Reporting to the Director, Business Development & Transactions the Associate Director will be a part of Insmed’s Corporate Development team which has responsibility for supporting the development and execution of both short- and long-term growth strategies of the Company. The group is responsible for shaping and executing Insmed BD strategy and will identify, evaluate, value, structure, and negotiate business opportunities including acquisitions, in-licensing, and strategic alliances. The Associate Director of BD will focus on the transactional aspect of the due diligence and is expected to support the evaluation (due diligence, valuation, structuring, negotiation) and presentation of BD opportunities to governance bodies. What You'll Do: In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate and support the Business Development Transactions Lead on the diligence and transaction processes from business case development through closing. You’ll also: Lead the evaluation of scientific and data-driven analyses and prepare written/oral summaries/presentations of the uncovered information related to new product in-licensing, acquisitions, or merger. Support the diligence plans required to evaluate and complete transactions. Help coordinate and direct the business cross functional team as well as external advisor relationships (investment banks, law firms, accounting firms) according to agreed diligence plan. Support and conduct strategic, market, competitive, and financial analyses of business development opportunities, including potential acquisitions, divestitures, alliances and strategic investments. Maintain databases of opportunities and historical records of previous evaluations. Establish external and internal networks to support market intelligence and identification of relevant business transformation opportunities for growth. Foster strong cross-functional collaboration with teams such as Commercial, Market Access, Sales, Research, Clinical, Regulatory, CMC, Finance, and Legal. Attend external partnering and scientific conferences and meetings. Who You Are: You must have a Bachelor’s degree, 3 years of business experience (preferably in the Pharma/Biotech BD groups or corporate Finance), and 5 years of experience in the life sciences, medical, or health care industry. Additionally, you have: Exceptional knowledge of disease areas, drug development activities, and commercial processes. Strong understanding of corporate finance, modeling, and deep project management skills. Experience structuring, negotiating, and closing business development-related transactions. Experience working in a matrixed team environment with ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and external partners. Ability to partner with attorneys and other deal professionals in developing and evolving transaction structures, integrating due diligence findings, and driving successful negotiation outcomes. Experience in presenting recommendations and influencing internal and external groups. Excellent communication (both written and verbal), leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Nice to have (but not required): Degree focused on Biology, Cell Biology, Neurology, or other related discipline. 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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