Insmed

Executive Director, Pharmaceutical Development, Small Molecule

Insmed$247K — $337K *
US-AnywhereRemote in New Jersey, US
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD with 10 years of CMC experience or equivalent MS/BS with 12/15 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry.
  • Extensive expertise in formulation and process development for solid and liquid dosage forms.
  • Strong commitment to experimental work and complex problem-solving skills.
  • Thorough understanding of regulatory requirements including cGxP, CMC, and ICH standards.
  • Proven experience in authoring CMC sections of regulatory submissions like INDs and NDAs.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs from discovery to commercialization.
  • Recognized leader in pharmaceutical development and formulation sciences.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute CMC strategy for Pharmaceutical Development aligned with corporate objectives.
  • Lead formulation and drug product process development including technology transfer and manufacturing readiness.
  • Support global CMC regulatory strategies in line with clinical and commercial goals.
  • Drive innovation and collaboration through emerging technologies and partnerships.
  • Enhance Pharmaceutical Development capabilities and regulatory readiness.
  • Oversee development strategies for various dosage forms including oral and combination products.
  • Foster strategic relationships with CDMOs and industry partners while representing the company externally.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with mental health support.
  • Generous paid time off policy and flexible work schedules.
  • 401(k) plan with competitive company match and equity awards.
  • Access to a company Learning Institute for professional development and mentorship.
  • Employee resource groups and community service opportunities.
Full Job Description
About the Role:
We're looking for an Executive Director, Pharmaceutical Development, Small Molecule on the CMC Product Development team to help us expand what's possible for patients with serious diseases. Reporting to the Vice President of Product Development - CMC, Small Molecule, you'll lead the strategic direction of the Pharmaceutical Development function for the company's small molecule pipeline within Technical Operations, overseeing formulation, drug product development, manufacturing readiness, and CMC innovation across the portfolio. You will ensure efficient progression of assets from early development through commercialization while aligning with corporate goals, regulatory requirements, and industry trends. You will serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on development strategy, manufacturing technologies, and portfolio decisions.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to drive cross-functional initiatives and external collaborations, fostering innovation, operational excellence, and a strong patient-focused culture. This role partners with leaders across Discovery, Clinical Development, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Operations and Commercial teams to ensure seamless program advancement. You'll also:
  • Provide strategic leadership by defining and executing the CMC strategy, and operating model for Pharmaceutical Development, small molecule, ensuring alignment with portfolio objectives and corporate strategy
  • Provide strategic leadership for formulation development, drug product process development, technology transfer, process validation, manufacturing readiness, and lifecycle management across development programs
  • Support global CMC regulatory strategies that align with our clinical and commercial objectives
  • Drive innovation through evaluation and implementation of emerging formulation technologies, advanced manufacturing approaches, digital tools, and external scientific partnerships
  • Lead organization-wide initiatives to enhance Pharmaceutical Development capabilities, operational excellence, scalability, and regulatory readiness
  • Provide executive oversight for development and commercialization strategies for oral, parenteral, combination product, and other advanced small molecule dosage form programs
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with CDMOs, technology partners, regulatory agencies, academic institutions, and industry experts. Represent the company externally through scientific publications, conference presentations, industry forums, advisory boards, and strategic collaborations
  • Develop organizational talent through coaching, succession planning, leadership development, and creation of a high-performing and inclusive culture
  • Establish enterprise metrics and performance frameworks that ensure execution excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across the Pharmaceutical Development function


Who You Are:

You have a PhD along with 10 years of CMC experience or MS and 12 years of CMC experience or BS and 15 years of CMC experience within the pharmaceutical industry. You are or you also have:
  • Extensive expertise in formulation development, process development, technology transfer, process validation, manufacturing sciences, regulatory strategy, and commercialization readiness for solid oral and liquid dosage forms
  • A strong commitment to experimental work, as well as the ability to independently identify and solve complex problems to advance projects through the development process
  • Experienced with alternate dosage forms, which include pediatric, geriatric and modified release
  • Thorough understanding of cGxP, CMC, ICH and compendial (USP/EP/JP) regulatory requirements
  • Experienced with authoring, reviewing and approving CMC sections of regulatory submissions including INDs, NDAs/MAAs and other required documentation
  • Demonstrated track record of managing multiple programs, resources and staff from early discovery through commercialization
  • Recognized internally and externally as a leader in pharmaceutical development, formulation sciences, and drug product development
  • Track record of driving transformational change, organizational capability building, and continuous improvement initiative
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, including interactions with executive leadership, regulatory agencies, external partners, and scientific organizations


Nice to have (but not required):
  • Experience with inhalation and combination products


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 travel (approximately 25%).

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Pay Range:
$247,000.00-337,000.00 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.

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

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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