Salary Breakdown
Regulatory Affairs Specialists
Average
$67,680
ANNUAL
$32.54
HOURLY
Entry Level
$38,170
ANNUAL
$18.35
HOURLY
Mid Level
$62,470
ANNUAL
$30.04
HOURLY
Expert Level
$101,760
ANNUAL
$48.92
HOURLY
Supporting Programs
Regulatory Affairs Specialists
Projected Jobs
Regulatory Affairs Specialists
9,340
Projected job openings through 2030
Top Expected Tasks
Regulatory Affairs Specialists
01
Coordinate efforts associated with the preparation of regulatory documents or submissions.
02
Communicate with regulatory agencies regarding pre-submission strategies, potential regulatory pathways, compliance test requirements, or clarification and follow-up of submissions under review.
03
Prepare or direct the preparation of additional information or responses as requested by regulatory agencies.
04
Coordinate, prepare, or review regulatory submissions for domestic or international projects.
05
Prepare or maintain technical files as necessary to obtain and sustain product approval.
06
Interpret regulatory rules or rule changes and ensure that they are communicated through corporate policies and procedures.
07
Determine the types of regulatory submissions or internal documentation that are required in situations such as proposed device changes or labeling changes.
08
Coordinate recall or market withdrawal activities as necessary.
09
Advise project teams on subjects such as premarket regulatory requirements, export and labeling requirements, or clinical study compliance issues.
10
Review adverse drug reactions and file all related reports in accordance with regulatory agency guidelines.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Regulatory Affairs Specialists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
KNOWLEDGE
Biology
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Writing
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Expression
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
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