Scientist II In Vivo

Company: Insmed Incorporated
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: February 19, 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: Are you working in an academic lab and looking for your first role in industry? Are you currently an In Vivo Scientist with some experience in industry? We are looking for a talented Scientist I or Scientist II level candidate to join us at Insmed Cambridge. You will work cross functionally to support all aspects of early target identification, target validation, and drug discovery programs. You will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, multidisciplinary team with the mission of validating proprietary targets and contributing to drug discovery programs that will impact patients living with neurodegenerative, neuroinflammatory & cardiovascular rare diseases. What You'll Do: Collaborate with programleadsand senior leadership team on overall in vivo project plans. Supportthe design, implementation, and evaluation of in vivo studies(both in house as well as with CROs)to enable target identification, target validation anddrug discoveryacross different projects. Plan and executelab-based work followed by review and analysis of endpoint data includingcharacterization ofmouse models(both via image and behaviormethods), efficacy studiesandsmall-scalePK/PD studies, etc. Prepare study reports,summariesand regulatory documents. Establish strong working relationships withvivarium staff,CROs and academic partners to collaborate and foster information exchange and to enable efficient execution of work packages consistent with program needs. Provide guidance and support for internal stakeholdersonstudy design and data analysisandbest location to execute these studies (either internal or byidentifyingsuitable CROs to outsource these studies). Lead continuous improvement activities,applyingproblem solving skills toidentifyworkflowefficienciesandimplementingtechnology solutions to enhance processes. Activelycontribute to a vibrant and innovative working environment where improvements andnew ideasare adopted and freely shared among the teams. Who You Are: Expertise gained in either an academic lab or in industry working with invivomodelswith both in-house& with externalpartners. Qualifications and experience in relevant disease biology-neurodegenerative,neuroinflammatoryorcardiovascular. Exercises judgment in selecting suitable animal models, methods, techniques and evaluation criteria to support projects. Current UKHome OfficeLicenceholderwithprovenin vivoexperience and experimental skills working with animal models. In-depth understanding of requirements around regulated procedures and Home Office licence requirements, providing welfare advice and support for ongoingprojects. Expertise in tissue collection and processing, mousemodel characterization such as behaviorphenotypingand/or image-basedanalysis & complex dosing routes such as IT, ICV,ICMand placement of cannulation for repeat dosingin mousewould beadvantageous. Life at Insmed Our research site in Cambridge, UK is situated in brand new labs and offices at the Babraham Research Campus—a leading hub for bioscience innovation and collaboration. Our team of biologists, human geneticists, bioinformaticians, data scientists, computational and synthetic chemists bring together a wide range of technologies and modalities to deliver powerful new ways of treating serious diseases. 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. Our offerings include: Flexible work schedules with purposeful in-person collaboration Competitive retirement benefits, global equity awards, and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Career development through the Insmed Learning Institute, external programs, LinkedIn Learning, and role-specific training AI-powered and on-demand learning tools, including a digital assistant to help navigate internal resources Hybrid-friendly technology and IT support for seamless teamwork across locations and time zones Global recognition programs and Employee Resource Groups Eligibility for specific programs may vary and is subject to the terms and conditions of each plan 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, 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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