Director, Congress Excellence

Company: Insmed Incorporated
Location: Bridgewater
Posted on: January 18, 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 four 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: 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. What You'll Do: 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 for assigned products/congresses. Operational Excellence : Develop and implement a library of congress-related templates to drive operational excellence (e.g., congress flow diagrams, playbook, pre-con decks, planning meetings, internal communication templates, rules of engagement, 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. Medical Affairs Congress Booth : Partner with SciComms, Medical Strategy, Medical Information, Field Medical, and cross-functional partners on the strategy and development of Medical Affairs Booths. Bring expertise in booth engagement and innovative builds. Partner across the organization on innovative approaches, industry trends, and process improvements related to medical affairs booths. Budget : Partner with SciComms,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. Process Improvements : Bring process improvement mindset to congress excellence. Identify and drive improvements in strategy, planning, and execution. Build new processes where needed or enhance current processes. Communication : Drive internal communications related to planning as well as final outputs post congress. Compliance : Ensure compliance with all applicable Insmed policies. Who You Are: 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 Pay Range: $179,000.00-250,800.00 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. 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. 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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