CPT Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist Jobs

Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist roles in pharma, biotech, and medical devices align directly with life sciences and chemistry graduate programs, making CPT authorization straightforward when your DSO can connect the submission workflows, FDA dossier preparation, and cross-functional compliance work to your degree plan.

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Open Jobs162+
Top Visa TypeF-1 CPT
Work Type81% On-site
Median Salary$113K
Top LocationRemote
Most JobsSpencer's

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UCHealth
Patient Access Specialist Sr
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UCHealth
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Patient Access Specialist Sr
UCHealth
Loveland, Colorado
Customer Service & Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$19/hr - $25/hr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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University of Missouri-Columbia
Student Support Specialist Sr.
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University of Missouri-Columbia
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Student Support Specialist Sr.
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, Missouri
Administrative & Office Support
Human Resources
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$22.00 - $24.99/hr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Alamar Biosciences, Inc.
Senior QA/Verification Specialist
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Alamar Biosciences, Inc.
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Senior QA/Verification Specialist
Alamar Biosciences, Inc.
Fremont, California
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Compliance & Legal
$120,000/yr - $140,000/yr
On-Site
6+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Equity Residential
Senior Maintenance Technician
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Equity Residential
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Senior Maintenance Technician
Equity Residential
Washington, Washington DC
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
Quality Control
$28/hr - $35/hr
On-Site
High School
1,001-5,000

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UTHealth Houston
Research Nurse/Senior Research Nurse
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UTHealth Houston
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Research Nurse/Senior Research Nurse
UTHealth Houston
Houston, Texas
Nursing
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
1+ yr exp.
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist role qualify for CPT?

Yes, if your degree program includes coursework in regulatory science, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, or a related life sciences field and your DSO can document that the work is an integral part of your curriculum. Roles involving FDA submission preparation, IND or NDA dossier management, or cross-functional compliance work typically satisfy that integral-part requirement. The specific connection between your coursework and the job duties matters more than the job title alone.

Can I do full-time CPT as a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist without affecting my OPT?

Full-time CPT totaling 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, so timing is critical. Many F-1 students in regulatory affairs use part-time CPT during the academic year and reserve OPT for post-graduation employment. Talk to your DSO before accepting a full-time offer so you understand exactly how many months of full-time CPT you've accumulated across all employers and programs.

How do I find Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist employers who sponsor CPT and beyond?

Migrate Mate lets you filter Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist roles by employers with verified Labor Condition Application filing history, which signals experience sponsoring international candidates through H-1B and other work visa pathways. That history is a reliable indicator that an employer understands F-1 work authorization requirements and won't withdraw an offer once CPT logistics come up in the onboarding process.

What documentation do I need from my employer to get CPT authorized?

Your DSO will typically require a formal offer letter stating your job title, start and end dates, hours per week, and a description of your duties. For regulatory affairs roles specifically, the duty description should reference submission support, regulatory strategy, or compliance activities that map to your degree program's learning objectives. Some schools also ask for a statement from your academic advisor confirming the work qualifies as a curricular requirement.

Is a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist role considered a specialty occupation for future H-1B purposes?

Regulatory affairs roles in pharma and medical devices have generally been recognized as specialty occupations because they typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biology, or engineering. The USCIS specialty occupation standard focuses on whether the position normally requires a degree in a related discipline, not just any degree. Roles involving regulatory submission strategy, FDA liaison work, or cross-functional compliance oversight tend to meet that standard, but the employer's job description and internal degree requirements both factor into any H-1B petition filed later.

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