New · posted Oct 15
Insmed · Pharmaceuticals
Senior Manager, Clinical Supplier Quality
- Remote, US
- Remote
- Full-time
- Manager
Open until filled
The role
The Senior Manager, Clinical Supplier Quality is responsible for leading and overseeing supplier quality management activities supporting global clinical suppliers across development programs. You will serve as a key supplier quality partner to cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Biometrics, Bioanalytical, etc.) and external service providers to ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements and Insmed’s quality standards. You will administer the Supplier Management Program in partnership with DevQA, supporting supplier qualification, escalation management, quality data and performance trend monitoring, and quality agreement management for clinical suppliers supporting development programs.
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 a must)nice to have
- Experience supporting GLP regulated activities. Understanding of GLP regulations and laboratory compliance frameworks, including FDA 21 CFR Part 58, OECD Principles of GLP, EPA GLP requirements (where applicable), WHO GLP guidance, and data integrity and computerized systems expectations in laboratory environments.
- GLP auditing or clinical research.
- Prior people leadership experience. .
You have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Life Science or related discipline as well as a minimum of 12 years of direct experience supporting GCP regulated activities.
You are or also have:
- Strong experience managing supplier quality programs for clinical and nonclinical outsourced service providers.
- Demonstrated experience with GCP Supplier oversight, GCP audits, Supplier qualification, CAPA management and Risk management.
- Quality Fundamentals: Deep understanding of ICH GCP guidelines, data integrity principles, and risk management methodologies (e.g., RBQM).
- Experience working within global clinical development environments.
- Strong working knowledge of global GCP regulations and guidelines, including FDA 21 CFR Parts 11, 50, 54, 56, and 312, ICH E6(R3), ICH E8(R1), EU Clinical Trials Regulation (EU) No. 536/2014, EU Annex 11, MHRA GCP guidance, EMA inspection expectations, and Health Canada clinical trial requirements.
- Certification in GC.
- Act in a highly organized manner with a strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy, and conciseness.
- Proven influencing and negotiating skillset.
- Highly proficient in data analytics, critical thinking, and decision-making concepts.
Travel Requirements
Up to 20% domestic and international travel based on supplier requirements.
What you'll do
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to partner with DevQA to lead qualification, onboarding, risk assessment, and lifecycle management activities for clinical suppliers and service providers, ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements and risk-based oversight principles, while assessing supplier capability, quality systems, and compliance against internal and external standards.
You’ll also:
- Collaborate and lead discussions with procurement, supply chain, DevQA and cross-functional SMEs to evaluate supplier performance history, support supplier selection, and execute qualification strategies for new and scope expansions of existing suppliers.
- Maintain and govern the approved supplier list and qualification records, ensuring appropriate risk-based controls are defined and applied throughout the supplier lifecycle in alignment with business and regulatory expectations.
- Maintain the supplier escalation programs to ensure that issues are getting elevated to the right levels at Insmed and within the Supplier’s organization to ensure we are addressing and solving issues effectively in a timely manner.
- Partner with DevQA to develop, manage, and continuously improve supplier performance monitoring frameworks for clinical suppliers in collaboration with the functional representatives, including KPIs, scorecards, and quality metrics, ensuring accurate risk-based scoring, timely completion, and appropriate control alignment.
- Support supplier quality event management and continuous improvement activities, including deviations, investigations, change controls, CAPAs, and development of supplier quality procedures, policies, templates, and governance frameworks.
- Analyze supplier quality data and performance trends, including deviations, CAPAs, audit findings, inspection outcomes, data integrity issues, and timeliness metrics, and facilitate, in collaboration with functional representative supplier governance forums and business reviews to drive remediation actions, corrective measures, and continuous improvement while maintaining accurate supplier records and approved supplier listings.
- Ensure supplier quality systems comply with global regulations, ICH guidelines, internal SOPs, and industry standards, while driving adherence to ALCOA+ data integrity principles and ICH Q9 risk management methodologies across outsourced activities.
- Provide support to inspection readiness activities for suppliers, and participating in Health Authority inspections (including FDA, EMA, MHRA, PMDA, and Health Canada).
- Support the audit program by conducting audits of suppliers and providing subject matter expertise through peer review, consultation on audit findings, and input on criticality assignment, ensuring that audit outputs remain objective, evidence based, and aligned with applicable regulatory standards.
- Own and manage the global clinical Quality Technical Agreement (QTA) program, including development, negotiation, execution, maintenance, periodic review, and renewal of Quality Agreements to ensure clear definition of GxP responsibilities, quality oversight, escalation pathways, data integrity expectations, inspection support obligations, and alignment with evolving regulatory and business requirements.
Pay and benefits
$124,000 – $161,000 a year
Employer provided$124,000.00-161,000.00 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
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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Unsolicited resumes from agencies should not be forwarded to Insmed. Insmed will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes through this source. Insmed will only pay a fee to agencies if a formal agreement between Insmed and the agency has been established. The Human Resources department is responsible for all recruitment activities; please contact us directly to be considered for a formal agreement.
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.
Important Notice for Job Seekers: Insmed will only communicate with candidates from an @insmed.com email address and will never request payment of any kind during the hiring process. If you'd like guidance on recognizing potential recruitment fraud, please reach out to [email protected].
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 15, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 7% below the US median for Quality Assurance roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Manager roles in the US105 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $124,000 | — | $161,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $126,000 | $153,000 | $167,500 |
This role: Insmed's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Assurance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 15, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Assurance
The general path across 845 open Quality Assurance roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Insmed's own promotion track.
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Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 31 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Quality systems and risk15
- GMP and compliance13
- Collaboration and leadership7
- Validation and qualification5
- Data and digital systems5
- Lab testing and methods4
- Documentation and SOPs4
- Investigations and CAPA3
- Regulatory submissions1
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 data integrity guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Data Integrity and Compliance With Drug CGMP: Questions and Answers
- FDA21 CFR Part 58 (GLP)(official source, opens in a new tab)Good laboratory practice for nonclinical laboratory studies
- ICHICH quality guidelines(official source, opens in a new tab)Q1 stability, Q2(R2) analytical validation, Q7, Q9 risk management, Q10 quality systems
- ICHICH E6 good clinical practice(official source, opens in a new tab)The international standard for the conduct of clinical trials
- European CommissionEU GMP (EudraLex Volume 4)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU's good manufacturing practice rules and annexes
Company hiring pulse
Insmed on Regulatory Jobs
- 13
- Open roles
- 13
- Distinct roles
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- Locations
By discipline
- Quality8 62%
- Regulatory4 31%
- Compliance & Safety1 8%
By level
- Director7 54%
- Associate & Specialist3 23%
- Manager2 15%
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Senior Manager, Clinical Supplier Quality at Insmed
Open until filled. $124K–$161K a year, employer provided.