New · posted Oct 15
Insmed · Pharmaceuticals
Summer Intern – CMC Quality Assurance, Clinical Programs
- Remote, US
- Remote
- Internship
- Associate & Specialist
Open until filled
The role
We’re looking for a Summer Intern – CMC Quality Assurance, Clinical Programs on the Quality Assurance Team to help us expand what’s possible for patients with serious diseases.
The Insmed Summer Internship Program is designed to give you more than just a glimpse into the pharmaceutical industry—it’s a chance to make a real impact. Over the course of the summer, you’ll gain hands-on experience, contribute to meaningful team projects, and learn directly from skilled professionals who are invested in your growth.
Our 2027 Summer Intern program is a full-time (40 hours per week), 12-week, paid internship. The internship may present opportunities for rotational assignments within the function, and the intern will be assigned goals and objectives that will support the strategic business plan of the company.
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 may be expected.
What you need
Nice to have (but not required)nice to have
- Prior internship or project experience in Healthcare compliance, Life sciences or Regulated industries (pharmaceutical, medical devices)
- Experience building AI agents, workflows, or applications
You are a current student pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biomedical engineering, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Chemistry, or related field.
You are or you have:
- Strong willingness to learn, with eagerness to expand knowledge of Healthcare industry
- Interest in pharmaceutical quality systems, clinical manufacturing, and regulatory compliance.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written) and highly organized with strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy, and conciseness.
Skills named in this posting
- Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in biomedical engineering, biotechnology, life sciences, chemistry
- Interest in pharmaceutical quality systems
- Interest in regulatory compliance
- Attention to detail
- Written and verbal communication
- Ability to work independently
- Collaboration in fast-paced environment
- Veeva Vault (nice to have)
What you'll do
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to support Quality Assurance activities for Insmed's Phase 1 - Phase 3 clinical programs manufactured at Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs).
You’ll also:
- Assist in designing and developing a QA Metrics Dashboard to improve visibility into quality metrics and operational performance Analyze and compare quality systems across multiple CMOs
- Perform trending and analysis of deviations and CAPAs to identify systemic issues and improvement opportunities across CMOs.
- Assist in organizing batch records and release documentation in Veeva Vault
- Collaborate with stakeholders across departments and geographies (e.g., Supplier Quality, Digital Quality, Commercial) on quality-related initiatives
- Support special projects across the Quality Assurance team, including:
- Training development
- Policies and SOPs
- AI-driven quality initiatives
- Other strategic projects
Pay and benefits
$42,000 – $73,000 a year
Employer provided$20.00-35.00 Hourly
Paid company holidays
Mentorship and professional development
Networking opportunities with leaders
Hands-on learning in real-world projects
Paid internship
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. Our internship program reflects that commitment by supporting how you learn, grow, and show up each day while contributing to work that matters.
Our internship offerings include:
Paid company holidays
Hands-on learning in real-world projects
Networking opportunities with leaders and social events with your peers
Mentorship and professional development
A final presentation to celebrate your contributions
Access to office amenities for those who are not remote
Current Insmed Employees: Please apply via the Jobs Hub in Workday.
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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 15, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 27% below the US median for Quality Assurance roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Associate & Specialist roles in the US157 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $42,000 | — | $73,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $59,000 | $78,500 | $94,000 |
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.
Career resources on Quality Assurance
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.
- Collaboration and leadership7
- Quality systems and risk3
- GMP and compliance2
- Documentation and SOPs2
- Investigations and CAPA1
- Data and digital systems1
- Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in biomedical engineering, biotechnology, life sciences, chemistry
- Interest in pharmaceutical quality systems
- Interest in regulatory compliance
- Attention to detail
- Written and verbal communication
- Ability to work independently
- Collaboration in fast-paced environment
- Veeva Vault (nice to have)
Company hiring pulse
Insmed on Regulatory Jobs
- 13
- Open roles
- 13
- Distinct roles
- 3
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality8 62%
- Regulatory4 31%
- Compliance & Safety1 8%
By level
- Director7 54%
- Associate & Specialist3 23%
- Manager2 15%
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Summer Intern – CMC Quality Assurance, Clinical Programs at Insmed
Open until filled. $42K–$73K a year, employer provided.