Insmed

Manager, Manufacturing Science & Technology

Insmed$127K — $165K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or related field.
  • 5 years of relevant experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
  • Solid technical background in drug substance and/or drug product operations.
  • Hands-on experience with GMP manufacturing and tech transfer teams.
  • Strong operational and interpersonal skills in a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute technology transfer activities for GMP manufacturing.
  • Review critical manufacturing documentation and compliance records.
  • Provide real-time support during production campaigns as a person-in-plant.
  • Monitor processes and assist in improvements for Drug Substance and Drug Product.
  • Drive closure of process deviations and support compliance initiatives.
  • Manage change control for process assessments and evaluations.
  • Contribute to supply chain risk mitigation and technical support across MSAT initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with mental health support.
  • Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules for better work-life balance.
  • 401(k) plan with competitive company match and annual equity awards.
  • Access to a Company Learning Institute for professional development.
  • Employee resource groups and opportunities for community engagement.
Full Job Description
About the Role:
We're looking for a Manager, Manufacturing Science & Technology on the Manufacturing team to help us expand what's possible for patients with serious diseases. Reporting to the Associate Director, Manufacturing Sciences & Technology, you'll be responsible for playing a critical role in bringing rAAV-based therapies to market by closely supporting our external manufacturing partners. You will serve as a critical technical bridge between Process Development, CMC, and GMP manufacturing, ensuring process robustness, seamless technology transfer, and sustained manufacturing excellence across development and commercial stages. The ideal candidate will possess a good understanding of state-of-the-art AAV manufacturing knowledge, including suspension HEK293 cell culture and ultracentrifugation-based separation processes, as well as exposure to gene therapy regulatory requirements across early and late phases.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead and execute end-to-end technology transfer activities from process development through commercial-scale GMP manufacturing, including facility fit assessments and coordination of process start-up activities. You'll also be responsible for:
  • Review critical documentation, including both pre- and post-execution batch records, SOPs, raw material specifications, development reports, and GMP protocols
  • Serve as a person-in-plant during production campaigns, providing real-time support and ensuring alignment with established process parameters and quality standards
  • Perform active process monitoring and data trending, and assist in and process improvements for the manufacture of Drug Substance and Drug Product
  • Drive timely closure of process deviations in Veeva by partnering with cross-functional teams, leveraging expertise in document management systems to ensure compliance and traceability
  • Support change control management for process versions and process comparability assessments
  • Assist with planning and execution for process characterization and Process Performance Qualification (PPQ) activities
  • Provide broad technical support across MSAT initiatives as needed, such as assistance with Statement of Work (SOW) review and submission, and contribute to supply chain risk mitigation efforts


Who You Are:

You have a Bachelor's degree along with 5 years of relevant experience in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or a related field. You are or you also have:
  • Solid technical background in drug substance (upstream cell culture, downstream purification) and/or drug product operations.
  • Hands-on experience interacting with GMP manufacturing, process validation, and tech transfer teams.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • Ability to work independently, remote from central leadership.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast paced, multidisciplinary environment.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.


Nice to have (but not required):
  • Expertise of drug product fill process is 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. Candidates located on the East Coast - particularly in Ohio, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island - are strongly encouraged to apply.


Travel Requirements

This position involves frequent global travel (up to 40%) for visits to our CDMO sites.

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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.

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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