Insmed is a global biopharmaceutical company on a mission to transform the lives of patients living with serious and rare diseases. Our most valuable resource is our employees, and everything we do is motivated by a patients-first mentality. We are dedicated to growing our team with talented individuals from around the world who are willing to challenge the status quo, solve problems, and work collaboratively with a sense of urgency and compassion.

Guided by our core values of collaboration, accountability, passion, respect, and integrity, we aim to foster an inclusive, diverse, and flexible work environment, where our employees are recognized for leaning in and rolling up their sleeves. If you share our vision and want to work with the most dedicated people in the biopharma industry, come to Insmed to accelerate your career.

 

 

One of the Best Places to Work in the UK Across our global locations, we’re dedicated to making a meaningful impact on patients’ lives while building a positive and inclusive culture. In 2024, Insmed was listed as one of the Best Places to Work in the UK by The Sunday Times—a designation based on employees’ perceptions of reward and recognition, instilling pride, information sharing, empowerment, wellbeing, and job satisfaction.

 

	Consistently Ranked Science’s Top Employer  Insmed is dedicated to creating a collaborative environment where our team can thrive. Every day, our employees turn their passion for science and research into innovative solutions for patients. That’s why we’ve been named the No. 1 company to work for in the biopharma industry in Science’s Top Employers survey for four years in a row.

 

A Certified Great Place to Work® We believe our company is truly special, and our employees agree. In July 2024, we became Great Place to Work-certified in the U.S. for the fourth year in a row. We are also honored to have been listed on the Best Workplaces in Biopharma™, Best Workplaces in New York™, PEOPLE® Companies That Care, Best Workplaces for Women™, Best Workplaces for Millennials™, and Best Medium Workplaces™ lists.

 

We are seeking an innovative, driven and experienced assay scientist to join our team and to apply their expertise in pre-clinical drug discovery, assay development, and compound profiling. In this role you will act as an individual contributor, as well as guiding and supporting team growth and development as part of our expanding drug discovery team. You will work within interdisciplinary research teams, collaborating closely with colleagues across Chemistry, Target Discovery, Human Genetics and Bioinformatics and play a pivotal role in driving forward our mission to translate groundbreaking biological discoveries into pioneering small molecule and oligonucleotide medicines.

Key Responsibilities

• Implementation of Screening Cascades: In collaboration with project leads, define and implement in vitro screening cascades. Generate critical data for characterizing novel small molecule and oligonucleotide therapeutics through CROs/collaborations and in-house teams. Ensure these data are robust and of high quality to support project progression and inform decision-making.
• Team Development: Guide and influence the ongoing development and expansion of a high-performing compound profiling team. Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture from within and outside of the lab.
• Enhancement of Experimental Capabilities: Continuously enhance in-house experimental capabilities by staying abreast of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies. Identify and leverage opportunities to advance IIUK’s technological platform and research infrastructure.
• Literature and Research Appraisal: Review and critically appraise relevant scientific literature and in-house research. Identify and develop biochemical, target engagement, mechanism of action and biomarker assays that are appropriate and innovative.
• Data Presentation and Collaboration: Participate in and present data at company meetings to facilitate project progression. Contribute to external academic and commercial collaborations, ensuring that data is communicated effectively and fosters productive partnerships.
• Line Management: Line manage a small team of scientists focused on providing compound profiling support to our drug discovery programs. Provide mentorship, career development opportunities and performance management to ensure a motivated and productive team. Assist in establishing and maintaining safe and effective working practices within company laboratories and ensuring compliance with all relevant safety regulations and protocols.

Attendance at international conferences.

We’re committed to investing in every team member’s total well-being, now and in the future. We offer a competitive total-rewards package to all employees around the world, including:

• Competitive compensation package including bonus 
• Stock options and RSU awards
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Generous paid holiday schedule and winter break 

Insmed Incorporated is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

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 TotalRewards@insmed.com 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.

 

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.

 

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