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 - Biological Assayas on the Research team to help us expand what's possible for patients with serious diseases. You'll collaborate with research, analytical development and process development teams to develop, qualify/validate AAV gene therapy cell-based biological potency assays, protein chemistry assays, and molecular biology assays for process monitoring and drug product release, specifically SDS-PAGE, western blot, droplet digital PCR or qPCR, culture of primary mammalian cells, and cell-based potency assays. This role is onsite in San Diego, CA.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to manage the day to day activities of 2-3 direct reports. You'll also:

• Participate in developing timelines, protocols and reports for assay transfers, qualifications / validations.
• Contribute to establishing material specifications for drug substance and drug products
• Author and review QC analytical SOPs, protocols, and reports as needed
• Ensure the timely execution of all routine QC testing, data review, and preparation of summary reports
• You may act as an analytical lab representative on a CMC team.
• Perform quality management activities such as deviation, CAPA, change control, investigation of OOS, OOT and anomalous results within the company QMS according to established procedures.
• Maintain QC laboratory, track critical reagents and equipment logbooks, and ensure all the equipment is calibrated
• Utilize systems to submit samples, enter data, and track samples.
• Utilize statistical analysis software to generate assay control charts and recommend assay acceptance criteria

Who You Are:

You have a Bachelors degree with 7+ years or a Masters degree with 5+ years of relevant industry experience.

You are or you also have:

• Experience in pharmaceutical industry with a GMP testing focus, ideally covering the analytical method and testing lifecycle from development through commercial drug product testing, with experience in a GMP QC release testing role
• Experience in optimizing methods with particular emphasis on cell-based potency assay, molecular biology assay, and protein chemistry assays
• Significant experience in an FDA-regulated environment
• Entrepreneurial spirit, with strong willingness to take on new challenges required to bring novel medicines to the clinic
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Experience with JMP statistical software a plus

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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.