Executive Director, API Development, Small Molecule

At Insmed, every moment and every patient counts — and so does every person who joins in. As a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases, you’ll be part of a community that prioritizes the human experience, celebrates curiosity, and values every person’s contributions to meaningful progress. That commitment has earned us recognition as *Science* magazine’s No. 1 Top Employer for five consecutive years, certification as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., and a place on *The Sunday Times* Best Places to Work list in the UK.

For patients, for each other, and for the future of science, we’re in. Are you?

About the Role

We’re looking for an Executive Director, API Development, Small Molecule on the CMC Product Development team to help us expand what’s possible for patients with serious diseases. Reporting to the Vice President of Product Development – CMC, Small Molecule, you’ll lead the strategic direction of the API Development for the company’s small molecule pipeline within Technical Operations. You’ll oversee synthesis and process development activities for preclinical and clinical candidates, including laboratory experimentation for compound preparation. You will serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on development strategy, manufacturing technologies, and portfolio decisions, while building organizational capabilities and developing future leaders. What You'll Do:

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to drive cross-functional initiatives and external collaborations, fostering innovation, operational excellence, and a strong patient-focused culture. This role partners with leaders across Discovery, Clinical Development, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Operations and Commercial teams to ensure seamless program advancement. You’ll also:

* Establish and execute the long-term vision, strategy, and operating model for API Development, ensuring alignment with portfoli