Executive Director, Cybersecurity & Risk Management

Executive Director, Cybersecurity & Risk Management

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 four 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?

At Insmed, we are united by a shared purpose - to transform the lives of patients through bold innovation, collaboration, and integrity in everything we do. We are seeking an experienced leader to oversee cybersecurity operations, enterprise risk management, and Computer Systems Validation (CSV) program. This role will manage cross-functional teams and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while maintaining operational excellence. The Executive Director, Cybersecurity & Risk Management plays a critical leadership role in safeguarding that mission. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer, this individual is responsible for defining and executing Insmed's enterprise cybersecurity and risk strategy. This role requires a strategic, hands-on leader who can think globally, act decisively, and remain technically engaged in building and protecting secure digital environments. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with a proven ability to communicate complex risks in business terms, fostering trust and resilience across the organization.

What You'll Do : Strategic Leadership

• Define, communicate, and execute Insmed's cybersecurity and risk management vision, ensuring alignment with the company's values, business priorities, and regulatory commitments.
• Present cybersecurity posture, emerging threats, and key initiatives to the CIO, IT Leadership Team, and as needed, the Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks and control structures consistent with NIST and FDA data protection standards.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Clinical Operations, Quality, and R&D to proactively manage risk across Insmed's technology landscape and protect sensitive patient and research data.
• Demonstrated experience leading a Computer Systems Validation team in a regulated (pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare) environment is a plus.
• Foster a culture of security accountability and awareness, ensuring every employee understands their role in protecting Insmed's mission and assets.

Hands-On Technical Leadership

Risk Management