Insmed

Director, Regulatory Affairs - Development Strategy

Insmed$185K — $252K *
US-AnywhereRemote in New Jersey, US
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in Regulatory Affairs or related fields.
  • Hands-on experience in regulatory submissions in regions like U.S. and EU.
  • Experience in early-stage drug development from pre-IND to Phase 2.
  • Strong understanding of global regulatory frameworks.
  • Ability to critically assess scientific and clinical data in a regulatory context.

Responsibilities

  • Lead regulatory due diligence assessments for external assets.
  • Critically assess completeness and adequacy of data packages, identifying gaps and risks.
  • Provide clear regulatory recommendations for business development decisions.
  • Contribute to global regulatory strategies for assigned programs.
  • Support preparation and submission of various regulatory documents.
  • Engage in health authority interactions and develop meeting strategy.
  • Monitor evolving regulatory landscape and propose practical mitigation strategies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage including mental health support.
  • Generous paid time off policies and flexible work schedules.
  • 401(k) plan with competitive company match and annual equity awards.
  • Access to company Learning Institute for professional development and skill-building workshops.
  • Employee resource groups and opportunities for community volunteering.
Full Job Description
About the Role:
We're looking for a Director, Regulatory Affairs - Development Strategy on the Regulatory Affairs team to help us expand what's possible for patients with serious diseases. Reporting to the Executive Director, Regulatory Affairs, you'll provide strategic and operational regulatory leadership to support both business development and early-stage drug development programs and be responsible for strategic evaluation of regulatory risks and opportunities for external assets, including assessing likelihood of technical and regulatory success, and contributing to the development and execution of global regulatory strategies for internal pipeline programs. You will work cross-functionally to enable informed investment decisions and efficient advancement of development programs and develop regulatory strategy for selected drug candidates and provide regulatory input to global cross-functional project teams throughout product development and submission activities and will serve as the global or regional regulatory lead on the projects. You will act as the primary regulatory contact for the U.S. FDA.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead regulatory due diligence assessments for external assets, including evaluation of regulatory pathways, data packages, risks, and mitigation strategies. You'll also:
  • Critically assess completeness and adequacy of nonclinical, clinical, and CMC data packages, identifying key gaps, risks, and value inflection points
  • Provide clear regulatory recommendations to support business development decisions and senior leadership discussions
  • Contribute to cross-functional diligence teams, integrating regulatory perspectives into overall asset valuation and development planning
  • Develop and support global regulatory strategies for assigned programs
  • Contribute to preparation and submission of regulatory documents (e.g., pre-IND meeting requests, briefing books, INDs, amendments)
  • Support health authority interactions, including meeting strategy, briefing materials, and response development
  • Provide regulatory input into study design, endpoints, and overall development plans and ensure alignment of regulatory strategy with clinical, nonclinical, and CMC plans
  • Partner cross-functionally with Clinical, CMC, Nonclinical, Biostatistics, and Program Management teams
  • Monitor evolving regulatory landscape and apply relevant guidance and precedents and identify regulatory risks proactively and propose practical mitigation strategies
  • Ensure high-quality and timely delivery of regulatory contributions across programs


Who You Are:

You have a Bachelor's degree along with 5+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs or related functions, with hands-on experience in regulatory submissions across multiple regions (U.S., EU, and/or other international markets). You also have:
  • Experience supporting early-stage drug development (pre-IND through Phase 2)
  • Demonstrated experience contributing to regulatory submissions and health authority interactions (e.g., pre-IND, Type B meetings)
  • Strong understanding of global regulatory frameworks
  • Deep understanding of the drug development process
  • Ability to critically assess scientific, clinical, and CMC data in a regulatory context
  • Strong communication, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail, accuracy, clarity, and conciseness
  • Ability to manage tight deadlines; must be efficient, detail-oriented, adaptable, and a self-starter


Nice to have (but not required):
  • Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MS) preferred
  • Experience in regulatory due diligence, business development, or asset evaluation preferred
  • Strong understanding of global regulatory frameworks (FDA, EMA; PMDA a plus)


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/international/global travel (approximately 20%)

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Pay Range:
$185,000.00-252,500.00 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.

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

About Insmed

Insmed is a biopharmaceutical company that develops drugs to treat serious and rare diseases. The company's lead product candidate is ARIKAYCE, which is being developed to treat patients with nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease. Insmed is also developing drugs to treat other respiratory diseases, as well as rare diseases such as lipodystrophy. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey.
Learn more about Insmed
Size
613 employees
Market Cap
$2.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$294 million
Revenue
$164.4 million
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