Regulatory Affairs Specialists
Government & Public Administration · Governance
Pay and outlook shown for
New workers start near $44,870; experienced workers reach $122,710. About 3,100 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.
Job outlook
Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.
- Employment change
- +14.7%
- Openings a year
- 279
- Employed in 2024
- 2,900
Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree · Training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
Alamo Colleges programs that lead here
2 programs, with the college that teaches each.
Skills this career uses
The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.
- Writing4.1
- Speaking4.1
- Active Listening4.0
- Reading Comprehension4.8
- Critical Thinking4.3
- Judgment and Decision Making4.1
- Systems Analysis4.0
- Complex Problem Solving3.9
What the work is
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.
- Communicate with regulatory agencies regarding pre-submission strategies, potential regulatory pathways, compliance test requirements, or clarification and follow-up of submissions under review.
- Coordinate, prepare, or review regulatory submissions for domestic or international projects.
- Interpret regulatory rules or rule changes and ensure that they are communicated through corporate policies and procedures.
- Provide technical review of data or reports to be incorporated into regulatory submissions to assure scientific rigor, accuracy, and clarity of presentation.
- Review product promotional materials, labeling, batch records, specification sheets, or test methods for compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
- Advise project teams on subjects such as premarket regulatory requirements, export and labeling requirements, or clinical study compliance issues.
Education people in this job have
Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.
- Bachelor's degree85%
- Master's degree10%
- Doctoral or professional5%
Job zone 4, considerable preparation: Usually a bachelor's degree, sometimes a strong associate plus experience.
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