Senior Director, small molecule leading analytical development and QC for biopharmaceutical company Insmed. Driving strategies and ensuring regulatory compliance for developing small molecule programs.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational leadership for analytical activities for developing, validating and implementing analytical strategies (method development, validation, characterization, stability) for small molecule programs
Oversee analytical activities conducted at contract laboratories
Manage relationships with CDMOs and external testing labs
Develop and implement analytical strategies for small molecule APIs and drug products across all development phases
Ensure analytical approaches align with CMC development stage and evolving regulatory standards
Provide technical leadership in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Partner closely with process development, manufacturing, quality assurance, and regulatory functions
Support regulatory inspections by ensuring analytical systems, documentation and practices are ready for inspection
Oversee out-of-specification and non-conformance investigations
Provide analytical input to deviation, root cause analyses, and CAPA development
Lead the build out of new analytical laboratory, from concept to operational readiness
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data integrity, laboratory efficiency and compliance robustness
Ensure onboarding, training, and competency frameworks are fully implemented and periodically refreshed
Lead departmental budgeting, capital planning, and resource allocation to support laboratory operations, instrumentation strategy, and staffing.
Requirements
B.S or M.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related discipline with 15+ years of experience or PhD with 5+ years of experience in the Biopharmaceutical industry
5+ years of experience managing direct reports including prior experience with training and mentoring other technical staff
Demonstrated leadership at Director or Senior Director level within GMP environment
Hands on experience using and interpreting data from various analytical techniques including but not limited to chromatography (HPLC, UPLC, SEC, GC, etc.), mass spectroscopy (LC-MS, GC-MS, etc.); experience with Waters/Empower is preferred.
Experience with SEC-MALS and MS being advantageous
Strong statistical skills with a good understanding of basic and intermediate statistical tests
Proven track record navigating regulatory expectation (FDA, EMA, ICH)
Excellent presentation skills both verbal and written
Effective communicator and cross-functional collaborator with the ability to influence across technical and strategic levels
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and quality system tool (Veeva, Trackwise)
Highly organized, with sharp attention to detail, analytical thinking, and strong decision-making skills
Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities through effective organizational, people, and time management skills.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage and mental health support
Annual wellbeing reimbursement
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous paid time off policies
Fertility and family-forming benefits
Caregiver support
Flexible work schedules with purposeful in-person collaboration
401(k) plan with a competitive company match
Annual equity awards
Participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Company-paid life and disability insurance
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
Job title
Senior Director, Small Molecule – Analytical Development and QC
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