New · posted Oct 31
Insmed · Pharmaceuticals
Associate Director, Pharmacovigilance/Product Safety
- Remote, US
- Remote
- Full-time
- Director
The role
We’re looking for an Associate Director, Pharmacovigilance/ Product Safety on the Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance team to help us expand what’s possible for patients with serious diseases. Reporting to the Executive Director, DSPV Medical Safety, you’ll provide medical expertise regarding the safety and risk assessment of Insmed products at all stages of the product life cycle (clinical to post-marketing). This individual will ensure that the safety data are evaluated medically and put in context thus underpinning risk management initiatives. This individual will have responsibility for medical assessment and medical review activities and may contribute to safety sections of safety and non-safety documents.
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?
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.
What you need
Nice to Have (but not required)nice to have
- Device experience strongly preferred
- Strong skills in the management of safety information originating from both clinical development and post-marketing sources
- Expert knowledge of the regulations governing pharmacovigilance
- Working knowledge of industry standard pharmacovigilance databases and MedDRA
You have an MD or equivalent degree and a minimum of 1 year experience in drug safety and risk management within the pharmaceutical, biotech or CRO industry OR 3 years within a clinical care setting. You are or you also have:
- Strong Leadership skills and ability to communicate with individuals at all levels (administrative to key thought leaders)
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy and conciseness.
Travel Requirements
Minimal travel expected - up to 10% annually
What you'll do
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to provide medical significance and expectedness assessment of AE/SAE reports and approving AE/SAE case narratives prepared by vendors or Insmed. You’ll also:
- Compile analysis of similar events (AOSE), individual case comments, RMP analyses, and ad-hoc safety analyses as required by health authorities or corporate policy.
- Provide medical input for maintaining RMP and post-marketing safety monitoring commitments
- Provide periodic benefit-risk assessment reports for internal use
- Investigate and review emerging safety data from various sources including individual clinical trial AE/SAE case reports, spontaneous Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) reports, published literature, aggregate reports, toxicology reports, non-clinical studies, and other source
- Author, review and provide input and approval for drug-safety related regulatory reports and clinical study documents including clinical study protocols, Informed Consent Forms, Investigator Brochures, Integrated Summary of Safety (ISS), Integrated Summary of Efficacy (ISE), MedDRA coding of AEs, product package and labeling
- Interacts with drug safety vendor for medical review and safety assessment activities
- Be an active member in internal safety review committee meetings
Pay and benefits
$179,000 – $233,000 a year
Employer provided$179,000.00-232,500.00 Annual
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous paid time off
401(k) with company match
Annual equity awards and ESPP
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Fertility and family-forming benefits
From the posting
About Insmed
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.
Equal opportunity, accessibility and legal noticesInsmed's statements, word for word
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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Insmed is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Applications are accepted for 5 calendar days from the date posted or until the position is filled.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 31, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 21% below the US median for Clinical Safety & Pharmacovigilance roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Director roles in the US69 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $179,000 | — | $233,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $213,500 | $260,000 | $281,000 |
This role: Insmed's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Safety & Pharmacovigilance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 31, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Clinical Safety & Pharmacovigilance
The general path across 113 open Clinical Safety & Pharmacovigilance roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Insmed's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 21 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Documentation and SOPs5
- Collaboration and leadership5
- Clinical trial conduct4
- Quality systems and risk3
- Investigations and CAPA2
- Regulatory submissions2
- GMP and compliance1
Company hiring pulse
Insmed on Regulatory Jobs
- 23
- Open roles
- 23
- Distinct roles
- 3
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality9 39%
- Regulatory7 30%
- Clinical7 30%
By level
- Director13 57%
- Associate & Specialist5 22%
- Manager3 13%
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Associate Director, Pharmacovigilance/Product Safety at Insmed
Open until filled. $179K–$233K a year, employer provided.