H-1B Visa Regulatory Affairs Jobs

Regulatory Affairs roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related technical field. Employers in pharma, biotech, and medical devices file LCAs with the DOL before sponsoring, and many actively recruit internationally trained RA professionals.

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Open Jobs286+
Work Type69% On-site
Top LocationRedwood City, CA
Most JobsRevolution Medicines, Inc.

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Stryker
Staff Specialist, Regulatory Affairs
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Stryker
New 2h ago
Staff Specialist, Regulatory Affairs
Stryker
Mahwah, New Jersey
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
$78k - $191k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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ORIC Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Director/Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs
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ORIC Pharmaceuticals Inc.
New 22h ago
Director/Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs
ORIC Pharmaceuticals Inc.
San Diego, California
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
$170k - $240k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Olympus Corporation
Program Manager, Regulatory Affairs
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Olympus Corporation
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Program Manager, Regulatory Affairs
Olympus Corporation
Center Valley, Pennsylvania
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
$106k - $149k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Abbott
International Regulatory Affairs Specialist I
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Abbott
Added 1d ago
International Regulatory Affairs Specialist I
Abbott
Plymouth, Minnesota
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
$51k - $101k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Immunome, Inc.
Director / Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs Advertising & Promotion
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Immunome, Inc.
Added 1d ago
Director / Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs Advertising & Promotion
Immunome, Inc.
Bothell, Washington
Compliance & Legal
Healthcare Administration
Compliance & Risk
$311k/yr
Hybrid
Doctorate

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Regulatory Affairs

Align your degree to FDA submission work

USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly supports the specific RA duties in the job description. A chemistry or biology degree paired with regulatory coursework strengthens specialty occupation arguments far more than a general science background.

Search LCA filings before applying anywhere

Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified DOL LCA filing history in Regulatory Affairs. This surfaces companies that have already demonstrated H-1B sponsorship intent for this job code, cutting your search time significantly.

Target employers with dedicated RA departments

Standalone RA departments at mid-size pharma and Class II medical device companies sponsor more consistently than generalist consulting firms. O*NET classifies Regulatory Affairs Specialists under SOC 13-1041, which you can cross-reference against OFLC disclosure data.

Negotiate LCA filing into your offer timeline

The DOL must certify your LCA before USCIS receives the I-129 petition. Ask your employer to begin the LCA at least three weeks before your intended start date so certification doesn't delay your H-1B effective date.

Document foreign regulatory experience for RFEs

If you've worked with EMA, Health Canada, or TGA submissions, get official employer letters specifying submission types and your exact role. USCIS RFEs on RA petitions frequently challenge whether non-U.S. experience maps to the specialty occupation standard.

Verify your employer's E-Verify enrollment status

H-1B employers must be E-Verify participants to request cap-exempt processing through certain institutions or to rehire H-1B workers portably. Confirm enrollment before your final offer acceptance, not after signing.

H-1B Visa Regulatory Affairs: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Regulatory Affairs job qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?

Yes. Regulatory Affairs Specialist roles require theoretical and practical application of life sciences, pharmacy, chemistry, or engineering knowledge at the bachelor's degree level or higher. USCIS has approved H-1B petitions for RA roles across pharma, biotech, and medical device sectors. The employer's job description must specify degree requirements that are directly related to RA duties, not just broadly preferred.

Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Regulatory Affairs professionals?

Pharmaceutical manufacturers, biologics companies, Class II and Class III medical device firms, and CROs file the largest volume of H-1B LCAs for Regulatory Affairs roles. Biotech startups preparing for IND or NDA submissions also sponsor frequently because RA expertise is scarce domestically. You can browse employers with active H-1B filing history for this role category on Migrate Mate.

What happens to my H-1B status if my employer loses an FDA contract or restructures the RA team?

You have a 60-day grace period after involuntary termination to find new H-1B sponsorship, change to another status, or depart the U.S. Under AC21 portability rules, if your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, you can port to a same or similar RA role with a new employer without losing your priority date.

How does the prevailing wage requirement affect H-1B sponsorship for Regulatory Affairs roles?

Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the RA job title, level, and work location. Prevailing wages are set at four wage levels based on experience and complexity. You can look up the applicable wage yourself using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiations. Employers who underpay relative to the certified LCA wage risk DOL audit and back-pay liability.

Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Regulatory Affairs employer mid-sponsorship?

Yes. H-1B portability lets you start working for a new H-1B employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed, not after approval. The new role must be in the same or a substantially similar RA occupational classification. Your new employer files a new LCA and I-129; you don't restart the lottery. This makes lateral moves within RA feasible without status gaps.