Insmed

What Guides Us

At Insmed, our shared commitment to a set of core beliefs defines who we are and how we operate. Our mission and vision set the course, our values shape how we show up, and our To Be List keeps us on track in the moments that matter.

A fearlessly human mission

We are on a mission to transform the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases.

Developing innovative therapies requires that we think creatively and collaborate thoughtfully. As we strive to achieve our mission, we seek to create even greater possibilities.

Our inclusive spirit brings all points of view together. And our culture embodies authenticity, intent, and purpose—allowing us to be unapologetically, fearlessly human.

One Mission

Working together to achieve our mission.

We’re working to reimagine medicine—and change the world

Our vision is to be a globally recognized leading biotech company that empowers great people to deliver, with a profound sense of urgency and compassion, life-altering therapies to small patient populations experiencing big health problems.

We seek to reimagine medicine. To transform lives. And to change the world for the better.

Our Values

Our five core values set the tone for our company’s culture and guide the actions we take each day:

Collaboration

Collaboration

We check our egos at the door and share ideas openly and candidly. When we disagree, we do so with respect and a willingness to listen.

Accountability

We are each responsible for ensuring that our actions are aligned with our values and produce results that help achieve our mission.

Passion

We are driven to expect more than others think is possible and deliver excellence to our patients, fellow employees, and stakeholders.

Respect

We value each other as parts of a whole by embracing our differences, recognizing our contributions, and creating a culture of empowerment and trust.

Integrity

We are committed to acting in an ethical, honest, and transparent manner in everything we do.

Guided by our principles

Our To Be List, grounded in our values, is our set of guiding principles—a practical guide that reinforces how we act and make decisions. From daily interactions to larger challenges, it helps us stay aligned, support one another, and bring our best to the patients who count on us.

To Be List

Be a champion for patients.

  • Operate as if a patient is in every conversation.
  • Act with initiative and stay impatient on behalf of patients.

Be you.

  • Bring your authentic self to work.
  • Take care in listening to and supporting your colleagues.

Be clear.

  • Communicate with intention and transparency.
  • Know that how and when you share information is just as important as what you share.

Be disciplined.

  • Deliver value through financial rigor, ruthless prioritization, and operational excellence.
  • Make data-informed decisions aligned to our strategic goals.

Be curious.

  • Ask why, challenge the status quo, and see every obstacle as an opportunity to learn.
  • Stay open and seek different perspectives, unbound by the org chart.

Be ready.

  • Empower our people through clear goals, decision-making authority, and fearless conversations.
  • Take responsibility for your actions and anticipate future risks and opportunities.

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We operate within our values and outside our comfort zones.

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