Director, Technical Operations Strategy

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 a Director, Technical Operations on the Technical Operations Management team to help us expand what's possible for patients with serious diseases. Reporting to the Director, Project Management, you'll be responsible for defining, communicating, and executing the long-term strategic vision of the Technical Operations (Tech Ops) organization.
This leader drives cross-functional alignment, translates corporate strategy into actionable operational plans, and ensures Tech Ops has the right capabilities, infrastructure, and training to meet future business needs.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and maintain the long-term Tech Ops strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Translate strategy into actionable plans across sites and departments.
• Lead scenario planning, pipeline mapping, and network design for manufacturing and QC labs.
• Oversee make-versus-buy analyses with External Supply, Commercial, and Procurement.
• Shape and implement a global people and capability development strategy for Tech Ops.
• Oversee cross-Tech Ops training programs, ensuring strong curriculum design, delivery, and impact tracking.
• Develop and maintain the global Tech Ops master plan and ensure alignment with site-level plans.
• Identify and drive innovation opportunities across manufacturing, supply chain, and quality operations.
• Partner with Finance to define a multi-year CapEx portfolio strategy and guide investment decisions.
• Monitor department and site performance against strategic goals, KPIs, and P&L targets.

Who You Are:

You have a Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, or business field required; advanced degree preferred along with 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech operations, strategy, or related areas.

You are or you also have:

• Proven experience developing and executing long-term strategies in complex global organizations.
• Strong financial acumen and experience with CapEx portfolio management.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and change leadership skills.
• Have had experience in the implementation/adoption of strategic planning, including network design and training and development programs.

Where You'll Work

This is a hybrid role based out of our Bridgewater, NJ office. You'll have the option to work remotely most of the time, with in-person collaboration when it matters most.

Travel Requirements

This role requires occasional [domestic/international/global] travel (approximately [5%-15%])

Pay Range:
$177,000.00-242,000.00 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.

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