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Manager, REMS Operations

Palo Alto, CA ยท On-site

$128K - $192K/yr

S. FDA-mandated REMS programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal governance standards. * Provide strategic oversight of REMS initiatives, ensuring timely execution of ...

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Manager, REMS Operations

Palo Alto, CA ยท Remote

$128K - $192K/yr

S. FDA-mandated REMS programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal governance standards. * Provide strategic oversight of REMS initiatives, ensuring timely execution of ...

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Director, RA

San Francisco, CA

$176K - $233K/yr

Manage and prepare post-market filings and product safety reports (e.g., Annual Reports, DSUR, PSUR, REMS Annual Report, Supplements, Technical Documentation File lifecycle maintenance, responses to ...

Director, Regulatory Affairs

Fremont, CA ยท On-site

$192K - $253K/yr

Manage and prepare post-market filings and product safety reports (e.g., Annual Reports, DSUR, PSUR, REMS Annual Report, Supplements, Technical Documentation File lifecycle maintenance, responses to ...

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How much do rems jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for rems in California is $30.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.62 and $35.34 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical responsibilities of a REMS coordinator or specialist on a day-to-day basis?

A REMS Coordinator or Specialist is responsible for managing and implementing Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies to comply with FDA regulations and ensure patient safety. Their daily tasks often include coordinating data collection, preparing compliance reports, training healthcare providers or internal staff on REMS requirements, and monitoring adherence to risk management protocols. They frequently collaborate with cross-functional teams such as regulatory affairs, safety, clinical operations, and external partners. This role requires staying up-to-date with evolving regulations and communicating any required process updates to stakeholders, making organization and flexibility key to success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the REMS position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies) Coordinator or Specialist, you need experience in pharmaceutical compliance, clinical research, and regulatory affairs, often backed by a bachelor's degree in a life science field. Familiarity with FDA regulations, REMS program management software, and documentation systems is essential. Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams are vital for the role. These competencies ensure that REMS programs are implemented effectively to protect patient safety and maintain regulatory compliance.

What is a REMS?

A REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy) job typically involves managing drug safety programs required by the FDA to ensure that the benefits of certain medications outweigh their risks. Professionals in this role work on designing, implementing, and monitoring strategies like patient education, provider training, and restricted distribution programs. They often collaborate with regulatory agencies, healthcare providers, and pharmaceutical companies to ensure compliance with REMS requirements.

Infographic showing various Rems job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $64,041 per year, or $30.8 per hour.

Manager, REMS Operations

Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Palo Alto, CA โ€ข On-site

$128K - $192K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

If you are a current Jazz employee please apply via the Internal Career site.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases โ€” often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide. Please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com for more information.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

  • Support the day-to-day operations of the U.S. FDAโ€“mandated REMS programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal governance standards.
  • Provide strategic oversight of REMS initiatives, ensuring timely execution of program objectives and alignment to organizational priorities.
  • Coordinate REMS governance and operational workstreams, including agenda development, meeting facilitation, timeline management, documentation of meeting minutes, and follow-up on action items with cross-functional stakeholders.   
  • Monitor overall REMS program health by proactively identifying risks, dependencies, resource constraints, operational issues, and implementing mitigation strategies to support business continuity.
  • Support the development, staging, review, communication of modification and approval of REMS materials.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams and external vendors to execute REMS program requirements and drive operational excellence.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and records to support regulatory inspections, audits, and internal governance activities.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • A minimum of 4-6 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Experience in REMS is preferred.
  • A minimum of 2 years of pharmaceutical Project and/or Program Management experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft tool suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Highly organized and demonstrates consistent attention to detail.
  • Self-sufficient/discipline for remote work environment.

 

Required/Preferred Education and Licenses

  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in relevant field, required

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

FOR US BASED CANDIDATES ONLY

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. For this role, the full and complete base pay range is: $128,000.00 - $192,000.00

Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, and other pertinent factors. The goal is to ensure fair and competitive compensation aligned with the candidate's expertise and contributions, within the established pay framework and our Total Compensation philosophy. Internal equity considerations will also influence individual base pay decisions. This range will be reviewed on a regular basis.

At Jazz, your base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. The successful candidate may also be eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation (depending on the role), in accordance with the terms of the Company's Global Cash Bonus Plan or Incentive Compensation Plan, as well as discretionary equity grants in accordance with Jazz's Long Term Equity Incentive Plan.

The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits offerings please click here: https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits.html.