Regulatory Affairs Specialists

Also Called: Regulatory Affairs Associate (RA Associate), Regulatory Affairs Consultant (RA Consultant), Regulatory Affairs Specialist (RA Specialist), Regulatory Engineer

What Regulatory Affairs Specialists do

Coordinate and document internal regulatory processes, such as internal audits, inspections, license renewals, or registrations. May compile and prepare materials for submission to regulatory agencies.

  • Coordinate efforts associated with the preparation of regulatory documents or submissions.
  • Communicate with regulatory agencies regarding pre-submission strategies, potential regulatory pathways, compliance test requirements, or clarification and follow-up of submissions under review.
  • Prepare or direct the preparation of additional information or responses as requested by regulatory agencies.
Industry Areas:

Finance and Business

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Spend Time Sitting
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Telephone

Tools

  • Photocopiers
  • Scanners
  • Notebook computers
  • Special purpose telephones
  • Laser fax machine

Technology

Data base user interface and query software
Microsoft SQL Server
Yardi
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Medical software
Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS
Medical procedure coding software

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Writing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Judgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

Arts and Humanities
English language
Safety and Government
law and government
Math and Science
biology
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics

Education

  • 80% Bachelor's degree
  • 10% Master's degree
  • 5% Post-baccalaureate certificate

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

  • Conventional (Organizer)
  • Enterprising (Persuader)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Cooperation
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Persistence

Values

  • Working Conditions
  • Independence
  • Support

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Regulatory Affairs Specialists across the country typically make.

$21.05 / hour
$43,790 /year

Entry Level

$36.38 / hour
$75,670 /year

Median Level

$59.48 / hour
$123,710 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

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