Insmed Incorporated · 1 month ago
Executive Director, Computational Biology
Insmed Incorporated is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases. They are seeking an Executive Director, Computational Biology to lead the Biologics Research team in developing AI-driven protein design and optimization methods for the discovery of next-generation biotherapeutics.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline
10 years of experience in computational biology
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
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
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.
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2024 (6)
2023 (14)
2022 (8)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.56BKey Investors
CureDuchenne Ventures
2025-06-11Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-05-30Post Ipo Equity· $650M
2023-05-08Post Ipo Equity· $0.5M
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