Process Engineer II

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 four 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?

About the Role:

The Process Engineer II will have responsibility for process development, process characterization, scale-up, and technology transfer activities, supporting new and existing pharmaceutical products.

What You'll Do:

• Contribute to the design and execution of process development and process engineering experiments for fermentation /chromatography or other project related processes.

• Key member of a dynamic, scientifically driven team, dedicated to the development and optimization of robust manufacturing processes for drug products.

• Key contributor to process development strategies to define manufacturing processes for clinical and commercial products.

• Apply fundamental engineering principles to characterize and solve process challenges across multiple unit operations, using both experimental and process simulation/modeling approaches.

• Apply appropriate research tools, instrumentation, technologies, and methodologies to support efficient and effective drug product process development.

• Manage external vendors and contractors as related to drug product manufacturing services and products.

• Maintain safety, regulatory, and compliance standards as they relate to the development of pharmaceuticals.

• Prepare technical reports, publications, and oral presentations.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of pharmaceutical experience strongly preferred.

• Strong background in fermentation/chromatography purification of biopharmaceutical proteins both small scale and large scale.

• Strong background operating fermentation/chromatography equipment in the preparation of proteins at small and large scale.

• Extensive experience in pharmaceutical development as it relates to process development/optimization.

• Demonstrated capability in execution of an experimental program to address issues of process robustness, productivity, and cost, integrating efforts with specialists in other technical disciplines.

• Proven record of implementing novel and creative solutions to overcome process development obstacles.

• Working knowledge of quality systems, Quality by Design, validation principles for product and manufacturing processes, engineering design, and statistical process control fundamentals.

• Solid understanding of GLPs and cGMPs during pharmaceutical development and commercial manufacturing.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast paced, multidisciplinary environment.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are crucial.

• Experience managing third party vendors is a plus.

• High energy, innovative “can do” attitude is required.

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Pay Range:

$88,000.00-122,467.00 Annual

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.

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.


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Applications are accepted for 5 calendar days from the date posted or until the position is filled.