Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs - Early Development/Business Development

Compensation

$222,000.00 - $222,000.00 / Yearly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job 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 Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs - Early Development/ Business Development on the Regulatory Affairs team to help us expand what's possible for patients with serious diseases. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, you'll provide strategic and operational regulatory leadership to support both early-stage drug development and business development programs. Responsibilities will include strategic evaluation of regulatory risks and opportunities for external assets, 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 contribute to the efficient advancement of development programs by developing the regulatory strategy for selected drug candidates. You will provide regulatory input to global cross-functional project teams throughout the phases of product development and related 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 US FDA.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to develop and lead the regulatory strategy for early development programs. Additionally, you will represent the regulatory affairs department on 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 early development/business development decisions and participate in senior leadership discussions

Contribute to cross-functional diligence teams, integrating regulatory perspectives into overall asset valuation and development planning

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 an advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MS) along with 10+ 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):

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:

$222,000.00-303,000.00 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. For more information, please refer to our Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement on our Careers site.

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

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Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R3476-3486