Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Regulatory affairs specialists coordinate and document the regulatory processes for companies. These processes may include internal audits, inspections, and license renewals and registrations. Specialists gather and review data and prepare reports for regulatory submissions for domestic and international projects. They stay up to date on current and emerging regulations, standards, and guidance documents. The job requires strong knowledge of laws and government regulations and also strong technology and organizational skills. There are approximately 317,600 compliance officers, including regulatory affairs specialists, employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Conventional
Organized
Problem-Solving
Career Ladder
Regulatory Affairs Manager, Director
Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Regulatory Affairs Associate, Project Associate
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