Insmed Incorporated

Compound Management Scientist

Job Post Information* : Posted Date 1 day ago(9/8/2025 3:00 AM)
External ID
R2598
Number of Positions
1
Position Location (WD) : Location
GB-GBR-CAM-Babraham
Position Location (WD) : Country (Full Name)
United Kingdom

Company Description

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.

Recognitions

 

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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.

 

  

 

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A Certified Great Place to Work®

We believe our company is truly special, and our employees agree. In July 2025, we became Great Place to Work-certified in the U.S. for the fifth 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.

  

 

Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Scientist who has either graduate level skills or a foundation level knowledge in chemistry, bioscience, or a related discipline with the aptitude and interest to develop skills in the storage, handling, and management of small molecules and oligonucleotides. This is an opportunity to train and become a key architect in building Insmed Cambridge compound management systems.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate across functions including Chemistry, Biology, Informatics and Lab Operations in the setup, organisation, and management of our compound inventory and data platforms. 
  • Develop, standardise and continuously optimise standard operating procedures for compound weighing, dissolution, tube labelling, barcode tracking, sample handling, and data integration into informatics systems. 
  • Manage and fulfill routine requests per the standardised workflows for solid and liquid compound samples with precise weighing, dissolution and inventory tracking. 
  • Prepare assay ready plates and format compounds as needed for screening and biological testing. 
  • Maintain accurate records in electronic data systems (e.g., Dotmatics) to ensure traceability and compliance. 
  • In collaboration with our Lab Operations team, optimize and execute protocols for compliant domestic and international shipments of compounds; ensuring the accurate receipt, storage, and registration of incoming and outgoing materials 
  • Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot liquid handling platforms, dispensing equipment, and analytical instrumentation to support compound processing, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and minimal downtime. 
  • Proactively communicate with stakeholders and internal teams to keep everyone aligned on timelines, status updates, and potential issues. 
  • Ensure full compliance with health and safety, and the maintenance of high-quality standards in all compound management workflows. 
  • Contribute actively to a collaborative, innovative, and improvement-driven working environment where new ideas are encouraged and shared. Communicate progress and plans to scientific teams and leadership. 
What we are looking for
  • BSc in Chemistry, Bioscience or a related discipline.
  • Some practical experience with weighing balances, fume hoods, and standard chemical handling and dissolution procedures, ensuring safe and accurate sample preparation.
  • Strong numeracy skills with the ability to perform essential lab-based calculations such as molarity, dilutions, and weight-to-volume conversions.
  • Comfortable with routine and repetitive tasks; maintaining focus, accuracy, and consistency in fast-paced environments.
  • Enthusiastic about learning and working with informatics systems and laboratory automation to support modern scientific workflows.

Compensation & Benefits

At Insmed, we’re committed to investing in every team member’s total well-being, now and in the future. Our benefit programs vary by country but we offer the following to all Insmed team members, regardless of geographic location:

  • Flexible approach to how we work
  • Comprehensive health insurance and time-off plans
  • Competitive compensation package, including bonus 
  • Equity Awards (Long-Term Incentives)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

 

 

Additional Information

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.

 

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 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.

 

Applications will close on September 26th 2025.

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