Senior Scientist, Analytical 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 a Senior Scientist on the Analytical Development team to help us expand what’s possible for patients with serious diseases. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Analytical Development, you’ll lead analytical development efforts for small-molecule drug substances and drug products. You will support early- to late-stage development programs and ensure robust characterization, method development, and regulatory compliance to advance our pipeline toward clinical and commercial success.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to support early- to late-stage development programs and ensure robust characterization, method development, and regulatory compliance to advance our pipeline toward clinical and commercial success. You’ll also:

• Develop and apply a thorough understanding of drug substance lifecycle, including reference standard materials (RSM), intermediates, and final API, and their respective quality requirements
• Differentiate quality and regulatory requirements across RSMs, intermediates, and APIs, to ensure compliance with ICH, FDA, EMA, and other applicable regulatory guidelines
• Understand process chemistry teams to recognize synthetic routes, impurity formation, control strategies, and critical process parameters. Collaborate with development teams, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs to ensure analytical needs are met across the product lifecycle
• Oversee method development and transfer activities to manufacturing or quality laboratories, ensuring clear documentation and effective technology transfer
• Prepare, review, and approve technical documents, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), analytical methods, protocols, reports, and product specifications
• Author and review analytical sections of regulatory submissions (IND, IMPD, NDA/MAA) and support regulatory interactions as an analytical subject matter expert
• Serve as the Analytical Lead for CMC programs, overseeing analytical deliverables, including method development, validation, and GMP testing for both internal teams and external partners
• Manage and oversee external service providers supporting analytical development activities, ensuring timely deliverables and continuous process improvements
• Lead the design and development of phase-appropriate quality control strategies, specifications, and stability programs for drug substances and drug products
• Contribute to CMC operations, including execution, process improvements, and development of operational capabilities

Who You Are:

You have a Master’s degree along with 5 years of experience in analytical development or a Bachelor’s and 7 years of experience in analytical development.

You are or you also have:

• Strong background in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry
• Drug substance analytical development expertise
• Experience with regulatory compliance and data integrity
• Experience leading or contributing to cross-functional project teams, managing analytical development timelines, and communicating progress to stakeholders
• Deep understanding of GMP, quality control processes, and the pharmaceutical development lifecycle
• Strong analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, LC-MS, NMR, UV, and FTIR, to ensure method suitability for intended applications
• Experience with technical troubleshooting, data interpretation, and review of analytical data, including method validation documents, Certificates of Analysis (CoAs), and stability reports

Where You’ll Work

This role is based out of our Bridgewater, NJ office and requires full-time, in-person presence to support hands-on collaboration, access specialized equipment, and/or operational needs.

Travel Requirements

Minimal travel expected

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Pay Range:

$127,000.00-165,500.00 Annual

Life at Insmed
 

At Insmed, you’ll find a culture as human as our mission—intentionally designed for the people behind it. You deserve a workplace that reflects the same care you bring to your work each day, with support for how you work, how you grow, and how you show up for patients, your team, and yourself.

Highlights of our U.S. offerings include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage and mental health support, annual wellbeing reimbursement, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Generous paid time off policies, fertility and family-forming benefits, caregiver support, and flexible work schedules with purposeful in-person collaboration

• 401(k) plan with a competitive company match, annual equity awards, and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and company-paid life and disability insurance

• Company Learning Institute providing access to LinkedIn Learning, skill building workshops, leadership programs, mentorship connections, and networking opportunities

• Employee resource groups, service and recognition programs, and meaningful opportunities to connect, volunteer, and give back

Eligibility for specific programs may vary and is subject to the terms and conditions of each plan. 

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Applications are accepted for 5 calendar days from the date posted or until the position is filled.

For New York City Residents:

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