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
Consistently Ranked Science's Top Employer
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've been named the No. 1 company to work for in the biopharma industry in Science's Top Employers survey for four 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 Associate Director, Program Management is a key leadership role within the IT Program Management Office, responsible for driving strategic and transformative projects while ensuring alignment with business objectives and supporting IT's multiyear technology roadmap. This individual will apply deep expertise in program and project management disciplines, portfolio oversight, and team member engagement to support IT's evolving needs. Understanding organizational change management and navigating business scenarios in a fast-paced environment are key aspects of this role. You will be an advocate for change, helping teams adapt and adopt new ways of working while proactively addressing challenges and potential resistance. They will play a pivotal role in educating teams on PM best practices, manage project managers and lead enterprise-scale initiatives.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee large, complex, and high-visibility IT programs and projects, ensuring successful delivery of strategic business initiatives.
- Establish and drive program governance, aligning with organizational goals, priorities, and available resources.
- Champion best practices in project intake, planning, execution, risk management, and delivery excellence across IT functions.
- Advocate for and facilitate organizational change management, ensuring team members are engaged, prepared, and supported throughout transformation efforts.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to project managers, ensuring a strong foundation in project management methodologies and disciplines.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior IT and business leadership, providing transparent updates on project health, risks, and challenges including delivering messages and influencing decision-making.
- Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, transparency, and alignment with organizational strategy.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between IT, business units, and key team members to optimize project outcomes.
- Support the advancement and growth of the program management group by helping to identify new objectives, evolving methodologies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Basic Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in IT program and project management, with a strong background of delivering complex, ground-breaking projects and strategic initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field (required) OR Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) (preferred)
- Expertise in PM project intake, resource planning, budgeting, and execution.
- Experience leading IT project managers.
- Strong understanding of organizational change management principles, needs and strategies for gaining partner consensus and adoption.
- Process driven approach committed to effectively navigating sophisticated business scenarios and aligning projects with operational goals.
- Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with business leaders and mentor/develop team members.
- Ability to deliver to support and guide teams through change with resilience and adaptability.
- Consistent track record leading process improvements, drive program and project management to maturity.
- Experienced with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project management approaches.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Familiarity with IT portfolio management, including prioritization and continuity with technology roadmaps
- Previous experience establishing or evolving a program management organization.
- PMP, PgMP, or other relevant project management certifications
Salary Range
$139,000 - $195,200 a year
Compensation & Benefits
At Insmed, we're committed to investing in every team member's total well-being, now and in the future. Our benefit programs vary by country but we offer the following to all Insmed team members, regardless of geographic location:
- Flexible approach to how we work
- Health benefits and time-off plans
- Competitive compensation package, including bonus
- Equity Awards (Long-Term Incentives)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
For more information on U.S. benefits click here.
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.
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 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.
