Regulatory Advisor Jobs
Regulatory Advisor jobs are open across pharmaceuticals, financial services, healthcare, energy, and manufacturing, from entry-level analyst to senior principal and director, with specializations in compliance strategy, product registration, and policy interpretation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!
As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.
At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.
Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!
Position Description:
The Advisor, CMC Regulatory Affairs – Biologicals for Elanco Animal Health is responsible for providing regulatory guidance resulting in comprehensive, cohesive, and compliant submissions and interactions to maintain product registrations and product availability. The individual in this role interacts with regulators and internal stakeholders to drive regulatory solutions.
The Advisor, CMC Regulatory Affairs – Biologicals will initiate strategies and follow-up on process improvements and commitments. Additionally, the individual in this role will focus on interacting positively while developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and third party and trade association groups. The individual in this role is expected to perform key leadership responsibilities, which provide innovative solutions, a positive and motivating work environment, to ultimately deliver the Elanco pipeline and maintain established product registrations and regulatory availability.
Functions, Duties, Task:
Key Technical Responsibilities:
- Responsible for having a thorough understanding of the regulations to work independently within a cross-functional team.
- Anticipates and resolves complex problems to maintain product to market.
- Subject matter expertise to advise QC, QA, and Manufacturing on regulatory aspects.
- Ensure inspection readiness from regulatory perspective.
- Build tools, systems, and business processes to develop best capabilities.
- Writes and reviews submissions to ensure they are scientifically sound, accurate, and compliant in close collaboration with Subject Matter Experts.
- Coordinate, supervise and review commitment responses. Actively participates in meetings that drive strategy and outcomes.
Key Leadership Responsibilities:
- Proactively search for opportunities for continuous improvement and facilitate implementation of new standards and practices with the ability to think “out of the box”.
- Deliver regulatory solutions and opportunities while creating an innovative culture.
- Work effectively and flexibly within and across all Elanco teams, external collaborators, government agencies, and affiliates to assist in achieving overall Elanco deliverables.
- Create a positive, engaging, and inspiring work environment that is aligned with company objectives.
- Influence others to adopt a different view to create an innovative culture.
- Create an engaging culture and identify essential wins.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Minimum Qualification (education, experience and/or training, required certifications):
- Master’s degree at a minimum
- Minimum 8 years in a veterinary vaccine / biological manufacturing setting
Additional Preferences:
- Strong understanding of varied regulatory requirements (e.g., US FDA, EMA, etc.) related to veterinary biological manufacturing.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!
Elanco Benefits and Perks:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:
- Multiple relocation packages
- Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
- 8-week parental leave
- 9 Employee Resource Groups
- Annual bonus offering
- Flexible work arrangements
- Up to 6% 401K matching
Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.
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Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status
Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.
At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!
As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.
At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.
Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!
Position Description:
The Advisor, CMC Regulatory Affairs – Biologicals for Elanco Animal Health is responsible for providing regulatory guidance resulting in comprehensive, cohesive, and compliant submissions and interactions to maintain product registrations and product availability. The individual in this role interacts with regulators and internal stakeholders to drive regulatory solutions.
The Advisor, CMC Regulatory Affairs – Biologicals will initiate strategies and follow-up on process improvements and commitments. Additionally, the individual in this role will focus on interacting positively while developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and third party and trade association groups. The individual in this role is expected to perform key leadership responsibilities, which provide innovative solutions, a positive and motivating work environment, to ultimately deliver the Elanco pipeline and maintain established product registrations and regulatory availability.
Functions, Duties, Task:
Key Technical Responsibilities:
- Responsible for having a thorough understanding of the regulations to work independently within a cross-functional team.
- Anticipates and resolves complex problems to maintain product to market.
- Subject matter expertise to advise QC, QA, and Manufacturing on regulatory aspects.
- Ensure inspection readiness from regulatory perspective.
- Build tools, systems, and business processes to develop best capabilities.
- Writes and reviews submissions to ensure they are scientifically sound, accurate, and compliant in close collaboration with Subject Matter Experts.
- Coordinate, supervise and review commitment responses. Actively participates in meetings that drive strategy and outcomes.
Key Leadership Responsibilities:
- Proactively search for opportunities for continuous improvement and facilitate implementation of new standards and practices with the ability to think “out of the box”.
- Deliver regulatory solutions and opportunities while creating an innovative culture.
- Work effectively and flexibly within and across all Elanco teams, external collaborators, government agencies, and affiliates to assist in achieving overall Elanco deliverables.
- Create a positive, engaging, and inspiring work environment that is aligned with company objectives.
- Influence others to adopt a different view to create an innovative culture.
- Create an engaging culture and identify essential wins.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Minimum Qualification (education, experience and/or training, required certifications):
- Master’s degree at a minimum
- Minimum 8 years in a veterinary vaccine / biological manufacturing setting
Additional Preferences:
- Strong understanding of varied regulatory requirements (e.g., US FDA, EMA, etc.) related to veterinary biological manufacturing.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!
Elanco Benefits and Perks:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:
- Multiple relocation packages
- Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
- 8-week parental leave
- 9 Employee Resource Groups
- Annual bonus offering
- Flexible work arrangements
- Up to 6% 401K matching
Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.
#LI-RH1
Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status
Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in regulatory advisor jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as life sciences, law, or engineering
- Direct experience with regulatory submissions or agency correspondence
- Knowledge of applicable regulations such as FDA, SEC, EPA, or FINRA requirements
- Strong written communication skills for drafting policies, reports, and submissions
- Experience interpreting and applying federal or state regulatory guidance to business operations
- Professional certification such as RAC, CCEP, or equivalent regulatory or compliance credential
Tips for Your Regulatory Advisor Job Search
Tailor your resume to the regulatory domain
Hiring managers in pharma, finance, and energy each want different regulatory experience. Lead your resume with the specific frameworks you've worked in, whether FDA submissions, SEC filings, or FERC compliance, so screeners immediately know your domain fits their opening.
Highlight submissions and dossier experience
Generic compliance language won't stand out. Call out the specific submissions you've led or supported, such as 510(k) applications, INDs, or regulatory dossiers, along with the agencies involved. Reviewers scan for these specifics before reading the rest of your resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists regulatory advisor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by regulatory body, not just industry
Search for openings by the regulator relevant to your background, FDA, EMA, FINRA, or EPA, not just by industry label. Many postings bury the governing agency in the description, so reading past the title reveals whether your compliance expertise is actually a match.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers for regulatory advisor roles often present a real or hypothetical compliance gap and ask how you'd respond. Practice walking through your reasoning out loud, referencing the relevant regulation, the stakeholders you'd involve, and how you'd document your recommendation.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Regulatory advisor offers often include travel expectations, on-call compliance obligations, or multi-agency oversight responsibilities that affect day-to-day workload significantly. Before accepting, clarify which regulatory programs fall under the role and whether that scope matches the seniority level you're accepting.
Regulatory Advisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most regulatory advisors?
FirstEnergy, Elanco, and Capital One are hiring the most regulatory advisors right now, with openings concentrated in Ohio, Illinois, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at organizations navigating active product launches, agency audits, or recent changes in federal or state regulatory frameworks.
How many regulatory advisor jobs are remote?
About 60% of regulatory advisor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in compliance and advisory functions. Roles focused on policy interpretation, regulatory writing, and submissions review tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions requiring on-site agency interactions or facility inspections are more likely to require in-person presence.
How do you become a regulatory advisor?
Start with a degree in a relevant field such as life sciences, law, public policy, or engineering, depending on the industry you want to work in. Build hands-on experience through compliance analyst, regulatory affairs associate, or policy roles that give you direct exposure to agency submissions or enforcement processes. Earning a credential like the Regulatory Affairs Certification demonstrates focused expertise and is increasingly expected for mid-level and senior positions.
Can you get hired as a regulatory advisor with little experience?
Entry-level regulatory advisor roles do exist, particularly in pharmaceuticals and financial services, but they almost always require some foundational exposure. Internships with a regulatory agency, compliance support roles, or coursework in regulatory affairs can substitute for direct experience early in your career. Targeting smaller companies or contract research organizations often opens doors that large employers reserve for candidates with established submission histories.
What does the regulatory advisor interview process look like?
Most regulatory advisor interviews include an initial screen with HR or a talent partner, followed by a technical interview with a regulatory affairs manager or compliance lead who tests your knowledge of relevant frameworks and your experience with specific submissions or agency interactions. A final round often involves a case study or written exercise where you analyze a regulatory scenario and present a recommended course of action to a panel.
Where can I find and apply to regulatory advisor jobs?
You can find and apply to regulatory advisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without being redirected through additional sign-up steps or third-party platforms.
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