Insmed

Executive Director, Computational Biology

Insmed$255K — $347K *
US-AnywhereRemote in New Hampshire, US
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
  • 10 years of experience in computational biology.
  • Deep expertise in computational protein design.
  • Proven leadership ability with a focus on fostering collaboration.
  • Strong record of scientific creativity and innovation.
  • Hands-on experience with deep learning models for protein design.
  • Expertise in data analysis, including next-generation sequencing data.

Responsibilities

  • Guide research strategy for AI-based protein design in biotherapeutics.
  • Lead and mentor two teams of computational biologists.
  • Coordinate collaborations with experimental drug discovery teams.
  • Integrate computation with experiment using advanced lab automation.
  • Develop and implement corporate strategy for advanced computing technologies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Generous paid time off and family-forming benefits.
  • 401(k) plan with competitive company match and equity awards.
  • Access to skill-building and leadership development programs.
  • Opportunities for community engagement and volunteer work.
Full Job Description
About the Role:
We're looking for an Executive Director, Computational Biology on the Biologics Research team to help us expand what's possible for patients with serious diseases. Our group develops cutting-edge AI-driven protein design and optimization methods, works in close collaboration with experimental teams to apply them in the discovery of next-generation biotherapeutics, and analyzes the resulting data to feed back into models and to guide subsequent rounds of design and engineering. We are actively engineering therapeutic proteins with a variety of functions, from binders to enzymes to viral vectors, with similarly wide-ranging computational design tasks and experimental screening capabilities. Reporting to the Vice President of Research, you'll lead and expand a team that is pushing the frontiers of modeling, design, and analysis in many corners of the protein universe, collaborating seamlessly with innovative experimental scientists to create translation-ready drug candidates.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to develop and expand advanced computational biology capabilities and support diverse biologics discovery programs. You'll also:
  • Guide research strategy for AI-based protein design and data science through the lens of biotherapeutic research.
  • Lead, mentor, and grow two outstanding teams of computational biologists (protein design and data science).
  • Coordinate collaborations with experimental teams responsible for drug discovery projects and enabling research platforms.
  • Guide continued integration of computation and experiment as we scale our use of laboratory automation and adopt fit-for-purpose agentic AI-enabled workflows.
  • Partner with adjacent computational research groups, the Information Technology Department, and other key stakeholders to develop and implement overall corporate strategy for advanced computing technologies.


Who You Are:

You have a PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline along with 10 years of experience in computational biology.

You are or you also have:
  • Deep expertise in computational protein design.
  • Proven ability to lead and inspire a team of computational biologists while fostering productive collaborations with experimental scientists.
  • Strong track record of scientific creativity and innovation, pushing the envelope in relevant areas.
  • Thorough understanding of, and hands-on experience with, state-of-the-art deep learning models and methods for protein design and predictive analysis.
  • Demonstrated skills and experience in the analysis, interpretation, and visualization of diverse data relevant to protein design and engineering; facility with next-generation sequencing data helpful.
  • Ability to partner with Information Technology to buildout and maintain computational and data infrastructure for research and development.
  • Talent for balancing long-term strategic vision with hands-on execution of technical research.


Where You'll Work

This is a fully remote role. It can be performed effectively from anywhere while staying connected to your Insmed team and community. Occasional travel for team meetings or events will be expected.

Travel Requirements

This role requires occasional global travel (approximately
Pay Range:
$255,000.00-347,500.00 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.

About Insmed

Insmed is a biopharmaceutical company that develops drugs to treat serious and rare diseases. The company's lead product candidate is ARIKAYCE, which is being developed to treat patients with nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease. Insmed is also developing drugs to treat other respiratory diseases, as well as rare diseases such as lipodystrophy. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey.
Learn more about Insmed
Size
613 employees
Market Cap
$2.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$294 million
Revenue
$164.4 million
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