Manager, Quality Control

Compensation

$124,000.00 - $124,000.00 / Yearly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

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 Manager, Quality Control (QC) on the Quality Control team to help us expand what's possible for patients with serious diseases. Reporting to the Associate Director, Quality Control, you'll independently lead and oversee all QC activities conducted at external contract laboratories for inhalation and small molecule drug substance, drug products, including raw materials, in-process, release, and stability testing. You will manage analytical projects, deviations, and investigations while ensuring all testing activities are compliant with cGMP, regulatory standards, and Insmed's quality expectations.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to serve as a key interface between QC, Analytical Development, Regulatory Affairs, QA, and Supply Chain to support product development, lifecycle management, and regulatory submissions. The role demands strong technical judgment, leadership, and decision-making ability to ensure the successful execution of testing programs and resolution of quality issues. You'll also:

Independently manage and provide technical oversight of QC testing conducted at contract laboratories for drug substances and drug products, with emphasis on inhalation dosage forms

Lead analytical project activities from initiation through completion, ensuring testing aligns with project timelines, quality expectations, and regulatory requirements

Review analytical data packages, protocols, test results, and reports for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal and external standards

Independently manage deviations, out-of-specification (OOS), out-of-trend (OOT) investigations, and change controls, including performing root cause analysis and implementing effective CAPAs

Support and drive analytical method implementation and troubleshooting related to APSD, MMAD, delivered dose, and particle size distribution testing

Ensure timely review and approval of Certificates of Analysis (CoAs), method validation/transfer protocols, and analytical methods from external labs to enable batch disposition

Lead the development and review of product specifications and justification documents for clinical and commercial programs

Author, review, and contribute to QC sections of regulatory submissions (INDs, NDAs) and prepare responses to regulatory agency inquiries

Monitor and evaluate contract laboratory performance metrics, providing technical guidance and escalating issues as needed

Drive continuous improvement initiatives within QC and external lab oversight processes

Who You Are:

Required Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field along with 4 years of Quality Control experience within the biotech/pharmaceutical industry.

You are or you also have:

Experience in analytical testing of small molecule or inhalation drug products

Preferred Qualifications

Nice to have:

Advanced degree (MS)

Familiarity with combination products

Strong understanding of cGMP regulations, ICH guidelines, and global compendial standards (USP/EP/JP)

Experience with oversight of contract testing labs

Experience reviewing analytical data and technical documents such as CoAs, protocols, and regulatory submissions

Analytical and problem-solving skills, including participation in investigations and CAPA implementation

Effective communication and collaboration skills with ability to interface with internal teams and external partners

Time management and prioritization abilities, with attention to quality and compliance

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

This role requires occasional domestic travel (approximately 10%).

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Pay Range:

$124,000.00-161,000.00 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.

Current Insmed Employees: Please apply via the Jobs Hub in Workday.

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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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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Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R3470-3486