Senior REMS Compliance Auditor - Supervisor

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UBC is seeking an experienced Senior REMS Compliance Auditor with management experience to oversee REMS Auditors. 

Job Title: YRC03H – Senior REMS Auditor

Brief Description: The Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy  [REMS] Senior Auditor provides core compliance functions and project support for the REMS Stakeholder audit group.  This role involves various responsibilities, including training new hires, facilitating communication between the audit team and clients, and assisting in the completion of audits. Moreover, the Senior Auditor acts as a liaison with stakeholders such as healthcare settings, pharmacies, and wholesalers/distributors. This involves reviewing audit questionnaires, examining supporting documentation, and documenting all pertinent information within project-specific applications. Through these efforts, the REMS Senior Auditor ensures the smooth execution of audits while maintaining compliance standards and fostering effective communication with stakeholders.

Specific job duties:

• Consistently provide effective communication to all relevant stakeholders as the primary point of contact for REMS stakeholders in healthcare settings, pharmacies, and wholesalers/distributors.
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of all interactions.
• Review project-specific documentation, including audit plans, procedures, and work instructions.
• Complete timely reviews of assigned audit questionnaires as per project deadlines.
• Conduct document reviews to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with REMS program standards.
• Ensure timely follow-up on audit documentation deficiencies and actions as per client timelines, communicate via phone or email for outstanding documentation.
• Identify, evaluate, and address any audit findings, and articulate results to stakeholders.
• Accurately complete audit review forms to verify adherence to REMS program requirements.
• Assist in continuous quality improvement efforts with REMS Auditors.
• Formally record and report audit results, document corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with REMS Auditors to share best practices.
• Complete SOP reviews and client-specific training within specified timelines consistently.
• Develop project-specific documentation such as audit plans, procedures, and work instructions.
• Provide program audit training to REMS Associate Auditors, ensure comprehensive coverage of project and soft skills.
• Maintain professional communication across all organizational levels, with clients, sponsors, and regulatory authorities.
• Manage multiple tasks and priorities according to business needs.
• Assist in reviewing audit questionnaires and supporting documentation to meet client time constraints.
• Guide audit teams in addressing audit findings and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives with REMS Management and Project Management.
• Collaborate with REMS Auditors to promote sharing of best practices.
• Conduct on-site audits as requested by clients.
• May support the Global Quality Compliance team with client and regulatory audits.

Supervisory Responsibility:  Up to five (5) direct reports.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• At least three (3) years of experience in pharmacy auditing, compliance, or a related field within the pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry. 
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical industry practices, including Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies [REMS] guidelines and FDA regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and regulations.
• Ability to work efficiently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Adherence to ethical standards and confidentiality protocols.
• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism under pressure.

Traveling: up to 10%

Benefits:

At UBC, employee growth and well-being are always at the forefront. We offer an extensive range of benefits to ensure that you have everything you need to thrive personally and professionally. 

Here are some of the exciting perks UBC offers:

• Remote opportunities
• Competitive salaries
• Growth opportunities for promotion
• 401K with company match*
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work environment
• Discretionary PTO(Paid Time Off) 
• Paid Holidays
• Employee assistance programs 
• Medical, Dental, and vision coverage
• HSA/FSA
• Telemedicine(Virtual doctor appointments)
• Wellness program
• Adoption assistance
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Life insurance
• Discount programs

UBC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. We are committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that fosters respect for each other, our clients, and our patients.

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