Executive Director, Clinical Development - Neurology
Company: Insmed Incorporated
Location: Bridgewater
Posted on: March 11, 2026
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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
Executive Director, Clinical Development – Neurology to help us
expand what’s possible for patients with serious diseases.
Reporting to the VP, Clinical Development - Gene Therapy, the
Executive Director will have responsibility to lead clinical
programs across different diseases and supervise the clinical
development team. This individual will be the primary point person
for medical monitoring and oversight of assigned clinical programs
including monitoring of clinical studies, review & interpretation
of clinical trial data, authoring clinical study and regulatory
communications and documents, and monitoring of competitor
activities and data. This individual will play a crucial role in
formulating the company’s neurology pipeline and portfolio
expansion, working closely with the research and commercial
departments. What You'll Do: In this role, you’ll have the
opportunity to design and implement the clinical development
strategy and clinical protocols while delivering high quality
clinical programs, from first-in-human trials, through to full
development. You’ll also: Serve as the therapeutic area lead of the
Neurology Gene therapy clinical development team, partnering
closely with heads of clinical operations, toxicology, regulatory
affairs, commercial, pharmacovigilance, clinical quality, and
biostatistics. Provide medical leadership for key areas of clinical
operational strategy, particularly with respect to site selection,
enrollment, feasibility, etc., and serve as primary, point of
escalation for all issues identified which may affect the quality
and integrity of clinical studies. Perform medical monitoring,
coding, and data cleaning in collaboration with Clinical
Operations. Ensure the medical integrity of clinical study reports
and data interpretation/communication. Author or oversee authorship
of clinical sections of regulatory submissions (INDs, briefing
books, BLAs, NDAs, etc.) and represent the company at regulatory
meetings including presentation at Advisory Committee Meetings.
Prepare safety charters, DMC charters, or other specific management
plans and manuals in a cross-functional team. Represent the company
to external stakeholders supporting the conduct of clinical trials,
including CROs, clinical consultants, investigational sites, etc.
Organize scientific advisory board meetings and data safety
monitoring committee meetings. Maintain a high level of clinical
and scientific expertise in the Neurologic disease area(s) by
reviewing the literature and attending medical/scientific meetings.
Be an active participant with the gene therapy leadership team on
the strategic direction of business and provide guidance on
opportunities/hurdles that may be forecasted. Who You Are: You must
have an MD, DO, or foreign equivalent along with 10 years of global
experience in neurology clinical development within the
pharmaceutical/biotech industry. Additionally, you have: Experience
across multiple phases of clinical research (Phases 1-3). 5 years
of management experience within clinical development. Prior Gene
Therapy experience. Clinical residency training in neurology.
Knowledge of ICH-GCP and FDA regulatory guidelines. Nice to have
(but not required): A PhD in addition to the above education is
strongly preferred. Pediatric experience is a huge plus. Prior
experience with drug approvals in the gene therapy space is an
advantage. 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 or San Diego, CA 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 or international travel
(approximately 20%). LI-MM1 LI-Remote Pay Range:
$306,000.00-417,000.00 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
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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. For New York City
Residents: To assist in identifying candidates with qualifications
matching those required and/or preferred for this role, Insmed uses
an Automated Employment Decision Tool (“AEDT”) that employs
artificial intelligence to analyze and score information provided
in resumes and application materials including, but not limited to,
skills, work experience, education, and job-related qualifications.
The AEDT does not make final hiring decisions and all final hiring
decisions are subject to human oversight and/or review. If you are
an applicant for this role and a New York City resident, you have
the right to request: A reasonable accommodation, if one is
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