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Insmed Incorporated · 1 day ago

Senior Director, People Operations

Insmed Incorporated is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases. The Senior Director, People Operations is responsible for building and scaling the systems, processes, and programs that power the full employee lifecycle, with a focus on HR System Strategy, Process Design, and the integration of AI technologies to enhance employee experiences.

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Responsibilities

Develop and execute the global People Operations strategy aligned to business and regional priorities
Partner with functional and regional leaders to understand and execute on business needs and market nuances
Leverage technology to enable end-to-end global HR processes, ensuring they are globally compliant
In partnership with Information Technology, develop and manage People Operations and HR Technology budgets
Be on the forefront of new AI technology, growing a deep understanding of AI capabilities across HR processes, programs, and systems
Drive continuous improvement by identifying areas where AI can add the most value, strategically reimagining and redefining to integrate new technology
Leverage AI and automation to increase efficiency across time zones and geographies
Partner with Information Technology and HR COEs to identify opportunities for AI-enabled process improvements within the HR domain, taking a lead role in creating and executing AI roadmap
Oversight of Human Resources Systems team, providing guidance on Workday and HR-related technology design and decisions, ensuring a user-friendly experience
Partners with Information Technology to shape short- and long-term HR technology roadmap plans, maximizing the capabilities of Workday
Partners with Information Technology to grow and foster cross-functional ways of working, operating as a Governance Team Member for large-scale initiatives, providing Global Process Owner (GPO) review and approval across small- and large-scale implementations
Defines the business requirements for global self-service capabilities to design and implement scalable solutions in partnership with Information Technology team, ensuring scalability, data security and compliance of HR systems across all regions
Adhere to global data governance standards ensuring accurate and region-specific reporting compliance in alignment with SOX, document management, and record retention
With People Analytics team, build and maintain global dashboards and insights for headcount, turnover, engagement, and other metrics
Review, provide insights, and help to shape Executive-level analyses and presentations
Develop a strategy, standardization, and automation across reporting, ensuring technology optimization and AI processes are incorporated
Provide guidance and support, where needed, for ad hoc requests from the business
Lead Global policy development and maintenance, partnering with Legal, regional partners, and various functions to ensure policies are in place for organizational growth, in line with our organizational culture and values
In partnership with HR COEs, oversee the development and ongoing maintenance of global process maps and governance for onboarding, offboarding, job changes, and talent mobility
Standardize internal-HR processes, ensuring documentation is in place for team member onboarding and consistent application
Ensure timely compliance with SOX/internal control related deliverables
Lead a multidisciplinary People Operations team of direct and indirect reports, in line with our organizational values and ‘To Be List’, evolve a sustainable working model that impacts organizational goals
Create professional development and growth pathways for team members
Coach team through evolution of organizational needs, including prioritization of HR- and business-driven initiatives
Mentor regional team members that specialize in local HR Operations work, including them in team meetings, discussions, and globally impacted decisions

Qualification

HR OperationsWorkdayAI integrationPeople AnalyticsBudget planningProcess optimizationUS employment lawTeam leadershipCommunication skillsCollaborationContinuous learning

Required

12–15+ years of HR Operations experience, including 5+ years leading teams in a senior or director-level role; Other HR and business experience a plus
Global oversight scaling People Operations in a high-growth, matrixed environment, with experience in large-scale process and systems transformations
Experience with HR systems and integrations, with direct experience in Workday
Experience implementing or leveraging automation solutions within HR systems or processes necessary; experience with AI a strong plus
High level of comfort with learning new technologies, with demonstrated ability in designing and deploying new ways of doing things
Strong understanding of US employment law and compliance regulations with an understanding of differing norms and regulations across people-systems and processes outside of the US; payroll operational knowledge a plus
Advanced analytical capabilities; comfortable with dashboards, modeling, and data-driven insights
Strong executive presence and communication skills
Skilled in budget planning and vendor management
Proven track record of driving change, innovation, and process excellence in fast-paced, regulated environments
Collaborative, influential, and empathetic leader who thrives in cross-functional partnerships
Continuous learner, passionate about staying ahead of emerging technologies and industry standards

Benefits

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

Company

Insmed Incorporated

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Insmed is a people-first global biopharmaceutical company striving to deliver first- and best-in-class therapies to transform the lives of patients facing serious diseases.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4.56B
Key Investors
CureDuchenne Ventures
2025-06-11Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-05-30Post Ipo Equity· $650M
2023-05-08Post Ipo Equity· $0.5M

Leadership Team

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Drayton Wise
Chief Commercial Officer
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