Regulatory Affairs Managers

Regulatory affairs managers usually have five or more years of experience in regulatory affairs. Many come to the job with prior experience in related industries. The job requires strong knowledge of government and industry rules and regulations, laws, legal codes, and regulatory agency rules and procedures. Regulatory affairs managers have a combination of good communication skills and the ability to work with people from various departments and industries. They are able to collaborate on projects as well as work independently. The job requires strong technology skills and knowledge of different types of computer software programs for compliance reporting and resource planning and management. Those who do best in this field have a strong moral compass, are dependable and detail oriented, have initiative, and are willing to lead and provide guidance.