Manager, REMS

AstraZeneca • Wilmington, DE

10d • $120,355 - $180,533 • Onsite

About The Position

As Manager REMS, you will lead the operational execution of complex Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy programs that protect patients and enable the responsible use of our therapies. Your work will ensure compliant, effective delivery across the REMS lifecycle—keeping programs inspection-ready, data-driven, and aligned with FDA expectations. You will partner closely with REMS leadership, cross-functional teams, and specialized vendors to maintain end-to-end oversight, elevate performance, and resolve risks before they become issues. This role sits at the intersection of safety, commercial execution, and regulatory excellence—where disciplined operations translate into uninterrupted patient access and business continuity. Every improvement you drive—whether in data reconciliation, vendor performance, or submission quality—helps sustain reliable access to medicines for people who need them most, including those living with cancer. If you are energized by high standards, crisp execution, and measurable outcomes, this role offers the scope and responsibility to make your impact felt quickly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a life science, health-related, or business discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in REMS operations, pharmacovigilance/patient safety, regulatory operations, or related quality/compliance functions in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated understanding of regulatory requirements, guidance, and industry best practices.
• Proficiency with data reconciliation, KPI dashboards, and documentation control; strong Excel/analytics skills required; familiarity with relevant GxP systems and document management tools preferred.
• Experience managing vendors, contracts, and budgets in a regulated environment.
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify risks, propose mitigations, and drive issues to resolution.
• Comfort working in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior REMS experience
• Project Management Certification
• Audit or Inspection experience
• Working with third-party vendors
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications

Responsibilities

• Prepare, coordinate, and deliver high-quality REMS filings and updates on time, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with company procedures and FDA guidance.
• Coordinate, submit, and track all communications to FDA, including information requests, formal correspondence, and submissions for REMS revisions and modifications; maintain complete submission archives.
• Lead ongoing governance of vendor performance, including monthly monitoring of service level agreements, key performance indicators, and critical program metrics; drive remediation when performance deviates.
• Identify, escalate, and resolve quality issues; document and track corrective and preventive actions, verifying effectiveness and preventing recurrence.
• Conduct routine reconciliation across compliance, shipment, and KPI data sources to maintain robust oversight and demonstrate program compliance.
• Analyze and report agreed metrics with clear commentary and follow-through on remediation actions.
• Manage the REMS shared mailbox; respond to inquiries and route questions to the right team members for timely, accurate resolution.
• Coordinate team meetings, maintain agendas and minutes, and track decisions, risks, and actions against the project plan to sustain program cadence and transparency.
• Manage and reconcile invoices against contracts and purchase orders; support timely accruals and budget tracking to ensure fiscal discipline.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain reporting tools, processes, and technology solutions that increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability, including practical integration of AI where it improves outcomes.
• Prepare evidence packages and readiness materials; participate in internal/external audits and regulatory inspections, ensuring clear, complete, and defensible documentation.
• Standardize and optimize REMS practices, promoting methods that reduce risk, streamline execution, and strengthen inspection readiness across the portfolio.

Benefits

• short-term incentive bonus opportunity
• equity-based long-term incentive program
• retirement contribution
• commission payment eligibility
• qualified retirement program 401(k) plan
• paid vacation and holidays
• paid leaves
• health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager