New · posted Oct 23
Insmed · Biotechnology
Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs
- Remote, US
- Remote
- Full-time
- Director
Open until filled
The role
We’re looking for a Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs, Global Regulatory Lead – Development Strategy on the Regulatory Affairs team to help us expand what’s possible for patients with serious diseases. Reporting to the Executive Director, Head of Regulatory Strategy and Implementation, you’ll be responsible for formulating and implementing regulatory strategies and plans to enable efficient, competitive product development for assigned programs. You will also provide regulatory input to global cross-functional project teams throughout product development and submission activities, serve as the regulatory lead for documentation review prepared by other technical functions and act as the primary regulatory contact for the US FDA. You will be accountable for regulatory submissions, communications, and negotiations with FDA for designated products.
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
You hold a Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field along with 8+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs is required (advanced degree (MS, PhD, MD, PharmD) is preferred) with hands-on experience in regulatory submissions.
You are or you also have:
- Strong knowledge of global regulatory requirements and submission formats (eCTD)
- Proven experience managing complex regulatory deliverables across product lifecycle stages
- Strong submission writing and review skills are essential
- Significant experience in interactions with FDA, and other global regulatory agencies
- Deep understanding of the drug development process
- 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
- Experience with managing and mentoring other employees
Travel Requirements
This role requires occasional domestic/international/global travel (approximately 20%)
What you'll do
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to Lead development and execution of regulatory strategies for clinical, pre-clinical, and lifecycle management activities for assigned programs. You’ll also:
- Identify and assess regulatory risks associated with product development and define risk-mitigation strategies
- Provide regulatory guidance across functions throughout the R&D process and advise on the US IND, NDAs or BLAs and global CTA submission strategies
- Direct the planning and coordination of regulatory submissions, including clinical trial applications for multinational trials, core briefing packages, and global marketing applications
- Oversee the organization and preparation of clear, concise, and effective regulatory submissions
- Provide oversight for preparation and delivery of materials for regulatory agency meetings
- Prepare and deliver high-quality presentations for both internal and external audiences
- Monitor, evaluate, and interpret global regulatory agency activities in relevant areas; assess potential impact on company programs
- May lead a team of more junior employees
- Work effectively in a matrix environment, collaborating with GRL and other regulatory regional leads and cross-functional teams,
Pay and benefits
$222,000 – $303,000 a year
Employer provided$222,000.00-303,000.00 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
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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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Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 23, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 11% above the US median for Regulatory Affairs roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Director roles in the US106 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $222,000 | — | $303,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $211,375 | $235,750 | $264,000 |
This role: Insmed's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Regulatory Affairs roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 23, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Regulatory Affairs
The general path across 315 open Regulatory Affairs 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 25 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Regulatory submissions9
- Collaboration and leadership7
- Documentation and SOPs2
Regulatory intelligence
The rules behind this role
Frameworks and standards this posting's work falls under, matched from its own words, each linked to the official source.
- FDAFDA IND(official source, opens in a new tab)Investigational New Drug applications
- FDAeCTD(official source, opens in a new tab)The electronic Common Technical Document format for submissions
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Insmed on Regulatory Jobs
- 16
- Open roles
- 16
- Distinct roles
- 3
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality9 56%
- Regulatory6 38%
- Compliance & Safety1 6%
By level
- Director9 56%
- Associate & Specialist4 25%
- Manager2 13%
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Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs at Insmed
Open until filled. $222K–$303K a year, employer provided.