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This MSL Lead will serve as the key bridge between internal cross-functional teams, external healthcare stakeholders, and the broader scientific community. This unique role combines the in-depth therapeutic expertise and strategic oversight of a Medical Advisor with the field leadership and relationship-building responsibilities of an MSL Manager. The incumbent will be responsible for delivering high quality medical and scientific support, shaping medical strategy, and managing a team of MSLs to ensure scientific exchange excellence, while personally engaging with medical experts (MEs) and other healthcare professionals (HCPs).

Responsibilities:Medical Strategy & Scientific Support:a) Work with the Head of Medical for Northern Europe Sub-Region (NSR) to develop and implement the medical strategy to support both pre-launch and post-launch products.b) Ensure the accurate and compliant communication of clinical data to both internal collaborators and external healthcare professionals, working with Scientific Communications to ensure appropriate localisation of Global clinical data materials for the UK & Ireland.c) Provide medical input into brand plans, marketing materials, market access dossiers, and regulatory submissions, where appropriate, and in collaboration with the Head of Medical for the region.d) Partner with the Head of Medical NSR, to represent the Medical Affairs function in quarterly business reviews, providing updates on brand plan progress, strategic insights, and key project developments.Medical Project Management:a) Plan, lead, and complete medical affairs projects, including but not limited to:

• Real-world evidence (RWE) studies.
• Collaborative research
• Advisory board meetings.
• Scientific symposia and medical education programs.

b) Handle timelines, budgets, vendors, and internal resources to deliver high-quality outputs.c) Drive cross-functional project teams involving medical, regulatory, legal, and commercial colleagues.d) Monitor project achievements and budgets, and ensure alignment with broader business and compliance objectives.Stakeholder Engagement & External Collaboration:a) Establish and nurture collaborative relationships with Medical Experts (MEs), professional societies, and academic partners.b) Organise and/or attend relevant scientific meetings, conferences, and advisory boards to gather insights and share medical knowledge.c) Act as the primary medical contact for MEs and investigators, where appropriate, ensuring a high standard of scientific exchange.Data Generation & Communication:a) Support the generation, interpretation, and dissemination of clinical and real-world data. Collaborate with Clinical Operations, as needed, to provide medical expertise in the planning and execution of pivotal clinical trials, including input on site feasibility assessments and ongoing site management.b) Contribute to scientific publications, abstracts, posters, and presentations.c) Facilitate the development of scientific platforms, narratives and messaging, lexicons and the relevant Insmed Medical frameworks.Training & Internal Support:a) Deliver scientific training to internal collaborators when required, in close collaboration with the Global Medical Training Leadb) Serve as a trusted advisor on disease areas, clinical data, treatment guidelines, and the competitor landscape.c) Provide medical input into strategic decision-making and life cycle management activities.Compliance & Governance:a) Ensure all medical projects and communications adhere to company policies, local regulations, and industry codes (e.g., ABPI, EFPIA, FDA).b) Partner with compliance and regulatory teams to manage medical review and approval processes. Act as first round Medical reviewer for all UK & Irish Medical and Commercial materials.RESPONSIBILITIESTeam Leadership & Development - Recruit (when required), onboard, and develop a high-performing MSL team with the right mix of scientific expertise, communication skills, and compliance awareness. Conduct regular coaching sessions and joint field visits to ensure consistent quality of scientific exchange and effective KOL engagement. Provide career development guidance, training opportunities, and constructive feedback to support professional growth.Strategic Oversight - Design and implement the MSL field engagement strategy, ensuring alignment with the overall EMEA and Global medical plan and corporate priorities. Define clear team objectives, benchmarks, and performance metrics, tracking progress and adjusting tactics as needed. Oversee the mapping, segmentation, and prioritisation of MEs and other collaborators. Promote a culture of aligned, compliant, and collaborative key account management between MSLs and commercial teams, ensuring seamless coordination to maximise territory impact and collaborator value.Operational and Administrative Management - Approve and monitor MSL expenses, travel requests, absence allocations/requests and resource allocation in line with company policy and budget controls. Have an oversight of team schedules and ensure balanced workload distribution, including field coverage during absences. Oversee CRM and activity reporting accuracy, ensuring timely data entry and high-quality documentation. Coordinate MSL attendance and role definition at congresses, advisory boards, and other events. Track field metrics and operational dashboards to inform resourcing and performance discussions.Quality & Compliance - Drive adherence to internal SOPs, local regulations, and industry codes of practice in all MSL interactions. Support and endorse regular compliance refreshers run by the Insmed EMEA Lead for Compliance and reinforce ethical engagement standards within the team. Monitor and address any deviations from compliance protocols promptly.Field Representation & Advocacy - Act as the senior representative of the MSL team in cross-functional meetings, advocating for field-based insights and needs. Engage directly with high-priority MEs and leaders with a point of view to model best-in-class medical engagement. Champion the value of MSLs internally, promoting their strategic importance in shaping brand and medical strategies.Position Requirements (Required and/or Preferred Skills, Experience and Education):

• Medical degree (MD), pharmacy degree (PharmD), PhD in life sciences, or equivalent advanced degree preferred. However, candidates with a scientific degree and extensive experience in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical industry would also be considered.
• Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in Medical Affairs, with at least 2 years in an MSL or MSL management role.
• Therapeutic area expertise (i.e. Respiratory Medicine, Inflammation, Infectious Disease, Rare Diseases) preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to handle and develop high-performing teams.
• Consistent record in leading cross-functional medical projects or initiatives
• Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to handle multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable interpreting complex clinical data.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a matrix environment, with multiple cross-functional collaborators, including those outside of assigned geography.
• Ability to influence without authority.
• Ability to work effectively in both strategic and hands-on capacities.
• Ability to maintain and respect high standards of integrity, professionalism, and scientific credibility at all times.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to embodying Insmed’s core values and leadership principles in all aspects of work and professional conduct.

Travel:

• This position involves extensive travel within the UK & Ireland to key institutions, congresses, advisory boards, as well as other meetings and events, accounting for up to 60% of the Medical Engagement Director’s time.
• It is also anticipated that this role will require periodic international travel to internal meetings and to congresses and events occurring outside of the UK & Ireland.
• This is a remote role and consequently, working from home is encouraged whenever travel is not required.

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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)

 

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