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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?
About the Role:
We’re looking for a Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs CMC – Gene Therapy to help us expand what’s possible for patients with serious diseases. Reporting to the VP, Regulatory Affairs Neuro/Other Rare, the Senior Director will serve as the regulatory lead at the CMC sub team level and as an ad hoc member to the Global Program Team (GPT).
In collaboration with the program Regulatory Affairs GPT lead, this individual will define, develop, and implement a well-crafted global regulatory CMC strategy plan to facilitate efficient and competitive product development from early to late-stage development through registration and life cycle management.
What You'll Do:
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to actively participate in cross-functional decision-making discussions to ensure potential regulatory impact on CMC quality development and lifecycle management are communicated and considered. You’ll also:
- Proactively identify and communicate potential CMC risks; define and implement mitigation strategies to prevent or minimize impact to assigned program(s).
- Lead overall CMC regulatory strategy and the preparation of key regulatory dossiers, including meeting requests, briefing documents, INDs, CTA/CTRs, and CTNs, as needed.
- In partnership with the assigned Global Regulatory Lead, Regulatory Operations, and/or third-party service providers, ensure high-quality, compliant, on-time submission activities for initial filings and application maintenance, including IND/CTA/CTR, IMPD updates, and information amendments.
- Provide expert analysis, interpretation, and application of regulatory guidance and requirements from FDA, EMA, PMDA, and ICH, as well as industry and agency best practices and trends, to inform development plans and key stakeholder decisions.
- Monitor the evolving regulatory and competitive landscape to identify opportunities and risks for assigned programs; in partnership with the Regulatory Policy lead, help shape the regulatory environment through comments on draft guidance of direct interest to Insmed.
- Contribute to scientific discussions and collaborations with technical and scientific teams to resolve CMC regulatory issues across development stages and product lifecycles.
- Review regulatory CMC technical documentation prepared by other functions and assess proposed manufacturing, analytical method, raw material, and facility changes for compliance with regional GMP regulations and ICH guidelines.
- Guide and/or lead complex CMC-focused interactions with regulatory authorities and Health Agencies, including FDA, on critical regulatory matters.
- Participate in monthly Global Regulatory Team meetings and serve as the regulatory representative on the specification sub-team; ensure accurate archiving of correspondence and submissions, manage vendor/consultant roles where applicable, and mentor junior regulatory professionals to support continuous learning and operational excellence.
Who You Are:
You must have a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline and 10+ years’ experience in Global CMC Regulatory Affairs and/or relevant product development experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. Additionally, you have:
- A minimum of 5+ years of gene therapy orphan (rare) drug development experience.
- A solid understanding of US, EU, and Japanese regulations for biologics, including gene therapy, with the ability to identify the differences in regulations across the regions; strong working knowledge and direct application of relevant ICH quality/CMC guidance, particularly those pertaining to gene therapy product development.
- Experience in the submission and management of the quality aspects of IND/CTA/CTR/IMPDs and global registration applications (e.g., BLA, J-NDA, and MAA), including working knowledge of and experience with electronic submissions (eCTD).
- Experience in leading direct interactions with Health Authorities at key milestone meetings and on complex regulatory matters.
- Demonstrated leadership of global CMC regulatory strategy for gene therapies across early development, registration, and post-approval lifecycle management, ideally for orphan/rare disease programs.
- Experience serving as the Global CMC regulatory lead on a multifunctional, cross-functional development team, with the ability to assess CMC regulatory risk, influence strategic decisions, and exercise sound regulatory judgment on novel or ambiguous issues where precedent or explicit guidance may be limited.
- Experience partnering with Global and Regional Regulatory leads to ensure local regulatory planning and strategy align with and support the overall Global CMC development strategy.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships, communicate clearly and concisely, and work successfully in a dynamic, culturally diverse environment.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving organization, demonstrating strong planning, organization, attention to detail, and follow-through to meet tight deadlines.
- High initiative, flexibility, and sound judgment, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, solve problems independently, and uphold high ethical and compliance standards.
Nice to Have (but not required):
- Advanced degree (Master's, PhD, PharmD) preferred.
- RAC certification desired.
- Knowledge of neurology and/or ophthalmology drug development desired.
- Post approval life cycle management desired.
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.
Travel Requirements
This position involves occasional domestic and/or international travel (approximately 10%).
Pay Range:
$222,000.00-303,000.00 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.
Current Insmed Employees: Please apply via the Jobs Hub in Workday.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Regulatory Affairs Analyst
Target regulated industries with established sponsorship pipelines
Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies file H-1B petitions for Regulatory Affairs Analysts at high rates. These industries have dedicated immigration budgets and HR teams experienced with the sponsorship process, making them significantly more receptive than general employers.
Match your degree field to the role's regulatory discipline
USCIS requires your degree to align with the specific regulatory domain. Life sciences, chemistry, pharmacy, biomedical engineering, or regulatory science degrees support most petitions. A business degree alone rarely satisfies the specialty occupation standard for this role without additional credentials.
Document your technical expertise in regulatory frameworks
Employers filing your H-1B petition need to demonstrate the role requires specialized knowledge. Highlight specific experience with FDA submissions, EU MDR, ICH guidelines, or 21 CFR compliance. Generic quality or compliance backgrounds are harder to support than documented regulatory specialization.
Understand that company size affects sponsorship willingness
Large pharma and medical device companies sponsor Regulatory Affairs roles routinely. Smaller biotech startups may be willing but lack internal immigration infrastructure. Confirm early whether the company has sponsored before and whether they use outside immigration counsel for H-1B filings.
Position yourself for EB-2 or EB-3 early in the H-1B process
Regulatory Affairs roles at mid-to-senior levels often support EB-2 green card petitions, especially if the work requires advanced degree knowledge. Ask employers upfront whether they support green card sponsorship alongside the H-1B, as timelines vary significantly by country of birth.
Australian citizens should evaluate the E-3 visa as an H-1B alternative
The E-3 visa covers Regulatory Affairs Analyst roles and has no lottery, no annual cap pressure, and faster processing than the H-1B. If you hold Australian citizenship and have a qualifying degree, E-3 sponsorship is often easier for employers to commit to than H-1B.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Regulatory Affairs Analyst role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, Regulatory Affairs Analyst is widely recognized as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes. USCIS expects a bachelor's degree or higher in a field directly related to the regulatory work, such as life sciences, pharmacy, biomedical engineering, or regulatory science. Petitions supported by a general business or unrelated degree face higher RFE risk, particularly at the analyst level where USCIS scrutinizes whether the degree requirement is genuinely specific to the role.
Which industries sponsor Regulatory Affairs Analysts most frequently?
Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies account for the large majority of H-1B sponsorships for this role, based on Department of Labor LCA disclosure data. Contract research organizations and regulatory consulting firms also sponsor regularly. Government contractors and consumer goods companies with regulated product lines occasionally sponsor, but at much lower rates. Browse current openings filtered by sponsorship willingness on Migrate Mate to identify active employers in these sectors.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor my H-1B as a Regulatory Affairs Analyst?
A bachelor's degree in a field directly tied to the regulatory domain is the baseline requirement. Life sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy, biomedical engineering, and regulatory affairs-specific programs are the strongest fits. USCIS applies the specialty occupation standard strictly, so a degree in a related but tangential field should be supported by relevant coursework or postgraduate credentials. Some roles at the senior level accept an advanced degree in lieu of direct field alignment.
How strong is H-1B approval for Regulatory Affairs Analyst petitions?
Approval rates for this role are generally solid when the petition is well-documented and the degree field aligns with the regulatory specialty. The most common issue leading to Requests for Evidence is insufficient documentation that the job requires a specific degree rather than any bachelor's degree. Employers with experienced immigration counsel and a history of sponsoring this role category tend to have significantly better petition outcomes than first-time sponsors filing without legal support.
Can I get sponsored as a Regulatory Affairs Analyst on a visa other than the H-1B?
Australian citizens qualify for the E-3 visa, which covers this role and avoids the H-1B lottery entirely. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa status in certain regulatory categories, though the fit depends on specific job duties and degree. O-1A visa sponsorship is possible for candidates with documented recognition in regulatory affairs, such as publications, speaking engagements, or leadership in professional organizations, though this is less common at the analyst level.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Regulatory Affairs Analyst jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.