Manager, Contract Manufacturing

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, Contract Manufacturing on the Manufacturing team to help us expand what’s possible for patients with serious diseases. Reporting to the Director, Manufacturing Sciences & Technology, you’ll be responsible for the development, optimization, scale-up, and routine execution of manufacturing operations for pharmaceutical products. A focus for this role is on-site presence at contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) during production.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, manufacturing, quality assurance, regulatory CMC, and CMOs to ensure robust and compliant production processes.  You’ll also be responsible for:

• CMO Oversight: Real-time and on-site supervision of CMOs execution of routine manufacturing as well as technology transfer, optimization, new equipment install, and process validation activities 
• Process Development & Optimization: Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for pharmaceutical APIs and formulations; with an emphasis on particle engineering via spray drying and low fill weight powder encapsulation. 
• Scale-Up & Tech Transfer: Contribute to the transition of spray drying and other drug product processes from pilot and commercial scale at primary and secondary CMOs. 
• Troubleshooting & Operations: Troubleshoot spray drying and other drug product process equipment, ensuring efficiency and compliance with GMP regulations. 
• Process Validation: Develop and execute validation protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) for spray drying and other drug product processes. Prepare finalized spray dry and encapsulation processes for product registration, validation, and commercial readiness. 
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with formulation scientists, manufacturing teams, and regulatory affairs to ensure smooth product development and commercialization. 
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all processes comply with FDA, EMA, and ICH guidelines for pharmaceutical manufacturing. 
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze process data, identify critical process parameters, and prepare technical reports for internal and regulatory submissions.   

Who You Are:

You have a Bachelor’s degree along with 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical process engineering or manufacturing. You are or you also have:

• Experience with late phase clinical and commercial CMO operations. 
• Strong background in spray drying technology for pharmaceutical applications. 
• Working knowledge of quality systems, validation principles, engineering design, and statistical process control fundamentals. 
• Proven ability to identify, assess, and solve problems using root cause analysis methodology and document investigation and outcomes in a compliant manner. 
• Familiarity with DOE (Design of Experiments) and statistical process control. 
• Experience with GMP manufacturing, technology transfer, process scale-up, and validation. 
• 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):

• Background in capsule filling and blister primary packaging 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.

Travel Requirements

This position involves frequent global travel (up to 50%) for visits to our CDMO sites in the US and EU.  

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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.

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