Job Specifications
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?
About The Role
We’re looking for a Summer Intern – Medical Affairs Strategy on the Medical Affairs Team to help us expand what’s possible for patients with serious diseases.
The Insmed Summer Internship Program is designed to give you more than just a glimpse into the pharmaceutical industry—it’s a chance to make a real impact. Over the course of the summer, you’ll gain hands-on experience, contribute to meaningful team projects, and learn directly from skilled professionals who are invested in your growth.
The Insmed Summer Internship Program gives students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a corporate environment in the pharmaceutical industry, receive mentoring from highly skilled professionals, and work on dynamic team projects. Our 2026 Summer Intern program is a full-time (40 hours per week), paid internship. The internship may present opportunities for rotational assignments within the function, and the intern will be assigned goals and objectives that will support the strategic business plan of the company.
What You'll Do
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the medical affairs strategy and tactics for a new therapy being developed for lung diseases.
You’ll Also
Contribute to and review key documents including scientific publications
Learn how clinical development and medical affairs work together
Learn about all functions within medical affairs and how this role (medical strategy) helps shape the overall success of medical affairs
Work with field medical colleagues to learn the role of medical science liaisons and how their work impacts overall medical and clinical strategy for the program
Who You Are
You are a current student working on a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or advanced level degree (PhD, PharmD or MD) in life sciences or healthcare-med.
You Are Or You Have
Interested in pursuing a career the pharmaceutical industry
High level understanding, or ability to understand, the role of Medical Affairs in a pharmaceutical company, including: 1. Awareness of relevant guidance including, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) code on Interactions with Healthcare Compliance, CME Open Payments reporting and willingness to learn how to apply these in practice, 2. Ability to assess scientific/clinical/real world evidence data and how this can be used to drive medical strategy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to understand and effectively communicate complex scientific and clinical data
Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy and conciseness
Ability to work effectively within collaborative and cross-functional teams, in person and virtual
Nice To Have (but Not Required)
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently
Where You’ll Work
This is a hybrid role based out of our Bridgewater, New Jersey office. You’ll work remotely most of the time, with in-person collaboration when it matters most.
Pay Range
$20.00-35.00 Hourly
Life at Insmed
At Insmed, you’ll find a culture as human as our mission—intentionally designed for the people behind it. Our internship program reflects that commitment by supporting how you learn, grow, and show up each day while contributing to work that matters.
Our Internship Offerings Include
Paid company holidays
Hands-on learning in real-world projects
Networking opportunities with leaders and social events with your peers
Mentorship and professional development
A final presentation to celebrate your contributions
Access to office amenities for those who are not remote
Insmed Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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About the Company
Insmed is a people-rst global biopharmaceutical company striving to deliver rst- and best-in-class therapies to transform the lives of patients facing serious diseases. We are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in patients’ lives as well as the communities where we live and work. Our team is guided by our core values of collaboration, accountability, passion, respect, and integrity. Insmed is headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ, and has offices and research locations throughout the United States, Europe, and Japan. We are ...
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