Director of Congress Excellence

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

Named Science's Top Employer in 2021, 2022, and 2023

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 were named the No. 1 company to work for in the biopharma industry in Science's Top Employers Survey for three 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

The Director of Congress Excellence will develop, implement, and lead the annual congress strategy and planning process for Medical Affairs across key global congresses ensuring a cohesive approach. This role will drive end to end coordination of congress activities across Medical Affairs functions (Medical Strategy, SciComms/Publications, Medical Training, HEOR, Field Medical, Medical Information, and Medical Excellence) and Regions ensuring the team delivers on all required elements. The Director of Congress Excellence will maintain a high level of cross-functional coordination and collaboration across the organization, including Commercial Congress Planning, to ensure alignment and One Insmed approach.

Responsibilities

• Congress Strategy – Co-create the medical congress strategy and objectives for global congresses with Medical Affairs functions and Regions aligned with cross-functional teams including Commercial Congress Planning across the Insmed Portfolio.
• Operational Excellence:  Develop and implement a library of congress-related templates to drive operational excellence (e.g., congress flow diagrams, session coverage, playbook, pre-con decks, post-con decks, planning meetings, internal communication templates, etc).  Coordinate planning and execution of tactics with Medical Affairs teams.  Track congress timelines and ensure the team delivers on required elements of the planning process. Drive logistical planning for internal medical congress events such as daily debriefs. Develop RACI to ensure partnership and coordination across Medical teams.
• Budget:  Partner with Medical Strategy, Regions, and Finance to plan and manage annual budget for congress activities.
• Impact:  Develop congress metrics to demonstrate strategic and objective impact and communicate to the organization.  Drive lessons learned across congresses and implement best practices.
• Cross-Functional Alignment and Partnership:  Ensure a comprehensive and synergistic approach by collaborating across Medical Affairs, Regions, and other functions including Commercial and Development.  Drive a One Insmed and Franchise approach to Congress planning.
• Innovation:  Partner with stakeholders to identify and integrate innovative ideas and best practices into congress strategies, plans, and activities.
• Communication:  Drive internal communications related to planning as well as final outputs post congress.
• Compliance:  Ensure compliance with all applicable Insmed policies.

Job Requirements:

• • Bachelors or equivalent 4-Year University degree required, other advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD) advantage
  • Prior experience in Congress Planning and Execution with project management required (7-10 years)
  • Prior launch experience  
  • Strong knowledge of Medical Affairs processes and understanding of key activities required
  • Global experience or experience in multiple regions an advantage
  • Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and functions
  • Ability to influence and drive without authority
  • Proven track record of leading process and operational excellence and developing planning standards
  • Forward looking with continuous process improvement mentality
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong strategic thinking with ability to connect multiple components
  • Proven track record of effectively driving change
  • Strong communication skills (written, verbal)
  • Enables creative problem solving, encourages unique solutions, and effectively solves challenges problems
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Travel Requirements

Up to 20% travel

Salary Range

179000-250800

Compensation & Benefits

We're committed to investing in every team member's total well-being, now and in the future. We offer a competitive total-rewards package to all employees around the world, including:

• Flexible approach to where and how we work, regionally based
• Competitive compensation package including bonus 
• Stock options and RSU awards
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible Vacation Policy
• Generous paid holiday schedule and winter break 

ADDITIONAL U.S. BENEFITS:

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company-provided Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Company-provided short and long-term disability benefits
• Unique offerings of pet, legal, and supplemental life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Accident and Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mental Health on-line digital resource
• Well-being reimbursement
• Paid leave benefits for new parents
• Paid time off to volunteer
• On-site, no-cost fitness center at our U.S. headquarters

Additional Information

Insmed Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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.

 

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.

 

Applications are accepted for 5 calendar days from the date posted or until the position is filled.

 

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