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The Senior Director of the Medical Review Committee will lead and oversee the review and approval process for all Medical Materials intended to be shared externally or used to guide communications with external audiences. This role involves leading, managing and facilitating the Medical Review Committee (MRC), ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards, proactively resolving issues as they arise, and maintaining the quality and accuracy of externally facing medical communications materials. As the Global MRC Chair, the Senior Director establishes and maintains a best-in-class review framework, drives global process harmonization, and collaborates with stakeholders to optimize efficiency, compliance, and strategic alignment. This individual will also provide oversight and liaise with Quality, Compliance, Legal, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure that medical review operations are audit-ready and aligned with evolving regulatory guidance. Additionally, the role includes budgetary oversight and vendor management, ensuring efficient resource allocation and high-quality service delivery. A strong candidate should demonstrate a strategic attitude, operational skills, and leadership history to promote continuous process innovation.

1.    Global Medical Review Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as Global Chair of the Medical Review Committee (MRC), overseeing medical review and approval of materials across regions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with corporate strategy.
• Develop and implement a long-term strategic vision for the MRC, aligning with industry standards, business needs, and emerging regulatory trends.
• Accountable for keeping the global MRC SOP and work instructions current and ensuring alignment with standard methodologies and evolving regulatory mentorship (e.g., FDA OPDP, EMA, ICH, PhRMA).
• Ensure harmonization and alignment of global, regional, and local MRC policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions, ensuring consistency while addressing country-specific regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance on complex medical and scientific content to ensure accuracy and appropriateness for the intended audience 

2. Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

• Maintain a governance framework that ensures all medical materials meet regulatory, legal, and ethical standards (e.g., FDA OPDP, EMA, ICH, PhRMA).
• Serve as the primary MRC liaison with Quality and Compliance teams, ensuring audit and inspection readiness by maintaining complete documentation, training records, and review histories.
• Monitor and assess regulatory trends affecting MRC operations, proactively updating policies and procedures to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with global standards. 

3. Operational Excellence & Performance Optimization

• Oversee the end-to-end medical review process, ensuring timely and efficient review of materials while maintaining high standards of scientific and medical integrity.
• Establish KPIs and performance metrics for the MRC and report insights to senior leadership on a monthly or as-needed basis.
• Explore and adopt digital solutions to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of the review process.
• Continuously evaluate and refine medical review workflows, identifying gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvements. 

4. Cross-Functional & Executive Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the main liaison between MRC and customers such as Legal, Regulatory, Compliance, Medical, Commercial, and senior leadership.
• Engage with Medical Affairs, Commercial, Development Operations, Compliance, and other internal customers to solve complex MRC issues and ensure alignment
• Lead cross-functional working groups to refine and enhance review processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and evolving industry requirements. 

5. People Leadership & Team Development

• Collaborate with country-level MRC Chairs and Medical Information Operations roles, ensuring effective governance at global and local levels.
• Develop and implement global training programs for MRC members, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure consistent, high-quality reviews.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning, mentoring team members and partners on standard methodologies in medical content review. 

6. MRC Training Program Development & Oversight

• Develop and implement a global training framework for MRC members, ensuring consistency across regions.
• Build standardized training modules for new and existing MRC reviewers, including Medical, Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance partners.
• Ensure training content is aligned with global regulatory standards (FDA OPDP, EMA, ICH, PhRMA) and internal SOPs.
• Regularly conduct training and mentor MRC members and other collaborators on the review process and standards.
• Maintain training records, completion tracking, and certification requirements in compliance with audit and inspection readiness. 

7. Budget & Vendor Management

• Develop and manage the annual budget for MRC operations, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Oversee vendor selection, contracting, and performance management for external partners supporting MRC functions
• Ensure vendors align with company policies, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations, proactively addressing performance or compliance concerns.
• Identify and implement cost-efficiency opportunities, negotiate contracts, and optimize resource utilization to improve impact. 

8. Innovation & Thought Leadership

• Stay ahead of regulatory and digital innovation trends, integrating emerging technologies into MRC operations to enhance accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
• Lead enhancements of Veeva Med Comms and other digital tools in collaboration with IT to optimize review processes.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences required; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry, with at least 5 years in a Medical Affairs, Medical Review, Medical Information, and/or Regulatory role
• Extensive knowledge of global regulatory and compliance standards (FDA OPDP, EMA, ICH, PhRMA, etc.).
• Proven leadership in governing medical content review and ensuring compliance in a global, matrixed organization.
• Extensive leadership background demonstrating the capability to foster cross-functional teamwork, coordinate with collaborators, and craft decision-making at an executive level.
• Experience with audits, inspections, and risk mitigation strategies, including interaction with Quality and Compliance teams.
• Budget management experience, including resource planning, cost optimization, and vendor oversight.
• Experience with document management systems (e.g., Veeva) with preference for someone who has experience building and/or designing workflows and systems
• Experience using digital tools, automation, and solutions for medical content review.
• Diligent leader with a strong dedication to scientific integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Located within reasonable driving distance of Insmed headquarters in Bridgewater, NJ
• 10-20% Travel

$215,000 - $301,000 a year

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
• Health benefits and time-off plans
• Competitive compensation package, including bonus 
• Equity Awards (Long-Term Incentives)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

 

For more information on U.S. benefits click here.

Insmed Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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.