Senior Director, Intellectual Property Strategy
Insmed Incorporated
August 12, 2026
Remote friendly (Bridgewater, NJ)
United States
Corporate Functions
About The Role
Senior Director, IP Strategy — patent attorney to lead strategy for the non-small molecule patent portfolio; reporting to Chief IP Counsel. Responsible for global prosecution and challenge (offensive/defensive) for all biologic programs; strengthening durability/value of protein therapeutics, gene therapy, and antisense oligonucleotide assets worldwide. Coordinates with R&D, CMC, development, and product teams to draft applications, direct prosecution, and perform IP due diligence. Manages IP team members handling prosecution.
What You’ll Do / Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end IP strategy to maximize exclusivity.
- Advise R&D and business teams on IP matters.
- Draft, file, and prosecute strategic patent applications worldwide (directly and via outside counsel/in-house team).
- Lead/coordinate third-party challenges (oppositions, US IPRs/PGRs) and litigation (US/Europe/China).
- Own patent strategy; partner on portfolio prioritization and risk assessment.
- Drive competitor intelligence and freedom-to-operate analyses.
- Identify IP gaps/risks/whitespace and ensure coordinated coverage.
- Clear publications (manuscripts, presentations, press releases, disclosures).
- Support BD/due diligence/executive discussions as asset IP expert.
- Manage and direct outside counsel globally.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in life science discipline.
- J.D. from accredited US law school; member in good standing of a US State Bar.
- 15+ years patent experience in pharma/biotech; significant in-house experience.
In Addition
- Expertise in prosecution for viral gene therapy, protein therapeutics, antisense oligonucleotides.
- Experience with patent disputes (oppositions, IPRs/PGRs, litigation).
- Ability to integrate prosecution + dispute strategy; strong global patent systems knowledge.
- Proven advisory ability to senior management on complex IP risk/strategy.
- Senior individual contributor/leader; excellent English communication and strong writing (USPTO responses).
- Initiative, emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills.
- Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office.
Benefits (U.S. highlights)
- Medical/dental/vision; mental health support; EAP.
- Paid time off; fertility/family-forming; caregiver support; flexible schedules.
- 401(k) match; annual equity awards; ESPP; company-paid life/disability.
- Learning and development programs; employee resource groups.
Application Instructions
- Current employees: apply via Jobs Hub in Workday.
- Applications accepted for 5 calendar days from posting date or until filled.
Senior Director, IP Strategy — patent attorney to lead strategy for the non-small molecule patent portfolio; reporting to Chief IP Counsel. Responsible for global prosecution and challenge (offensive/defensive) for all biologic programs; strengthening durability/value of protein therapeutics, gene therapy, and antisense oligonucleotide assets worldwide. Coordinates with R&D, CMC, development, and product teams to draft applications, direct prosecution, and perform IP due diligence. Manages IP team members handling prosecution.
What You’ll Do / Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end IP strategy to maximize exclusivity.
- Advise R&D and business teams on IP matters.
- Draft, file, and prosecute strategic patent applications worldwide (directly and via outside counsel/in-house team).
- Lead/coordinate third-party challenges (oppositions, US IPRs/PGRs) and litigation (US/Europe/China).
- Own patent strategy; partner on portfolio prioritization and risk assessment.
- Drive competitor intelligence and freedom-to-operate analyses.
- Identify IP gaps/risks/whitespace and ensure coordinated coverage.
- Clear publications (manuscripts, presentations, press releases, disclosures).
- Support BD/due diligence/executive discussions as asset IP expert.
- Manage and direct outside counsel globally.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in life science discipline.
- J.D. from accredited US law school; member in good standing of a US State Bar.
- 15+ years patent experience in pharma/biotech; significant in-house experience.
In Addition
- Expertise in prosecution for viral gene therapy, protein therapeutics, antisense oligonucleotides.
- Experience with patent disputes (oppositions, IPRs/PGRs, litigation).
- Ability to integrate prosecution + dispute strategy; strong global patent systems knowledge.
- Proven advisory ability to senior management on complex IP risk/strategy.
- Senior individual contributor/leader; excellent English communication and strong writing (USPTO responses).
- Initiative, emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills.
- Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office.
Benefits (U.S. highlights)
- Medical/dental/vision; mental health support; EAP.
- Paid time off; fertility/family-forming; caregiver support; flexible schedules.
- 401(k) match; annual equity awards; ESPP; company-paid life/disability.
- Learning and development programs; employee resource groups.
Application Instructions
- Current employees: apply via Jobs Hub in Workday.
- Applications accepted for 5 calendar days from posting date or until filled.