Associate Director, Clinical Counsel

Company: Insmed Incorporated
Location: Bridgewater
Posted on: January 1, 2026

Job Description:

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: The Associate Director, Clinical Counsel will provide legal support to the clinical contracting team of the Legal Department in support of Insmed’s clinical trial pipeline. The role will also provide administrative support to the team as needed. What You'll Do: In this role you will conduct the drafting, review, negotiation, of clinical trial agreements, local representation agreements, informed consent documents, and other documents required for legal, ethical and compliant conduct of clinical trials by a biopharmaceutical industry sponsor. You'll also: Provideday-to-day legal advice in the review and negotiation of vendor contracts, including clinical research organization agreements, master services agreements, and confidential disclosure agreementsrelated to clinical development and clinical operations activities to supporttimelyand compliant initiation ofall phases ofclinical trial activities. Build constructive working relationships with clientbaseandoperatesas an active member ofLegal and client teams. Coordinateand providingoversight of legal matters handled by outside counsel. Provide Legal representative in clinical study team meetings. Assistin partneringwith internal cross-functional stakeholders to proactively apply legal and regulatory framework to business activity by understanding business goals and developing alternative solutions toassistin the achievement of successful outcomes. Assistin data management of data points from the review and filing of emails incentralemail inbox. Organization andfiling of clinical contracts and relevant amendments inSharePoint. Preparation and management of final execution of clinical contracts and relevant amendments. Collaborate in the managementand tracking ofexecution process of high volume of clinical contracts frominitialpreparation through to execution (includingDocuSignand hard copy, where applicable). Who You Are: You have a JD degree and bar admittance in New Jersey (or eligibility for limited in-house license) and aminimum2yearsrelated legal experiencerepresentinglife sciences companiesin a law firm, a biopharmaceutical company, and/or a contract research organization. Additionally, you have: Knowledge innegotiation of clinical trial agreements,regulatory matters, riskmanagementand contract management. Experience incontract,clinical, FDA, and drug laws and regulations specific to thebiopharmaceuticalindustry. Ability toidentify,strategizeand respond to a broad range of issues related toclinical development,clinicaloperationsand riskmanagement. Extensive ability to stay abreast of new laws, regulations and industry trends that may affect Insmed and clinicalobjectives. Analyze, interpret, and apply government regulations, guidelines, and requirements. Skilled with the ability toexercise good judgmentregardingthe interpretation of policies, development of procedures, andselectionofappropriate coursesof action. Demonstratedadaptability and efficiency in a fast-paced work environment. Willingness to lean in,collaborateand take direction. Superiororal and writtencommunication and interpersonal skills. Extensive ability to stay abreast of new laws, regulations and industry trends that may affect Insmed and clinicalobjectives. 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. LI-SK1 LI-SK - Remote Pay Range: $187,000.00-243,500.00 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. 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 are accepted for 5 calendar days from the date posted or until the position is filled.

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