Senior Scientist, Study Toxicologist

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, Study Toxicologist on the Nonclinical Safety team to help us expand what’s possible for patients with serious diseases. Reporting to the Associate Director, Toxicology Study Operations you’ll play a critical role in collaborating with project toxicologists and managing the outsourcing, design, and oversight of safety pharmacology and toxicology studies at contract research organizations (CROs).

What You'll Do:

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to coordinate studies, ensure high-quality data, and contribute to regulatory submissions. You’ll also:

• Collaborate with toxicology project leads and subject matter experts (e.g., discovery, bioanalysis, pharmacokinetics, CMC) to design safety pharmacology and toxicology studies, aligning with company objectives and regulatory standards.
• Serve as the primary sponsor representative for CROs, handling all aspects of study outsourcing, including requesting quotes, negotiating contracts, and managing study timelines.
• Oversee the design, execution, and data interpretation of nonclinical safety studies conducted at CROs, ensuring robust and high-quality data generation.
• Review study reports and SEND datasets to ensure quality, timeliness, and readiness for regulatory submissions.
• Effectively communicate study findings to toxicology project leads and senior management, addressing and resolving any study-related issues promptly.
• Contribute to the preparation, review, and/or QC of nonclinical sections in regulatory submission documents (e.g., IBs, INDs, CTAs, NDAs, BLAs, MAAs, PIPs, Scientific Advice, annual reports, briefing documents) as needed.
• Participate in issue-resolution teams, providing scientific guidance to address toxicology-related challenges and drive effective problem-solving.
• Develop and enhance departmental SOPs and best practice documents to improve study operations and ensure regulatory compliance.

Who You Are:

You have a PhD or an MS and 3 years of toxicology experience or a BS and 5 years of toxicology experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry or at CROs.

You are or you also have:

• Expertise overseeing safety pharmacology studies
• Proven track record of successfully directing and/or monitoring toxicology studies across various modalities, including small molecules, biologics, antisense oligonucleotides, and gene therapies
• Advanced knowledge of toxicology in support of drug development
• In-depth understanding of GLP regulations and regulatory guidance for nonclinical evaluations

Nice to have (but not required):

• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a study director and/or monitor in toxicology
• Interest in expanding your experience with general toxicology studies
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for scientific research and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in toxicology study operations
• Strong strategic thinking, critical analysis, and leadership capabilities
• Self-motivated to meet performance objectives and to prioritize job-related tasks
• Ability to adapt to dynamic project needs and manage studies across different time zones
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, with a collaborative mindset
• Willingness and flexibility to travel on business to CROs

Where You’ll Work

This is a fully remote role. It can be performed effectively from anywhere while staying connected to your Insmed team and community. Occasional travel for team meetings or events will be expected.

Travel Requirements

This role requires occasional domestic travel (approximately 20%)

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Pay Range:

$133,000.00-173,000.00 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.

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