Senior Level Regulatory Affairs Assistant Jobs
Senior level regulatory affairs assistant jobs place experienced professionals in charge of regulatory submissions, compliance strategy, and the cross-functional projects that keep products on track for approval. 34% of openings are remote or hybrid, with roles concentrated in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Consulting & Professional Services, and Distribution & Wholesale and employers like Revolution Medicines, Revolution Medicines, and Insmed Incorporated hiring at this level now.
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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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Who's Hiring
- Revolution Medicines22
- Insmed Incorporated3
- Insmed2
- Nurix Therapeutics2
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals46
- Consulting & Professional Services5
- Distribution & Wholesale4
- Medical Devices3
- Science & Research3
Senior Level Regulatory Affairs Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level regulatory affairs assistant job?
Employers at this level want candidates who have owned regulatory submissions end-to-end, not just supported them. Demonstrating that you have led IND, NDA, 510(k), or similar filings independently gives you a clear edge. Familiarity with FDA, EMA, or other agency requirements, combined with experience mentoring junior staff or coordinating across departments, signals the ownership these roles demand.
Which companies hire senior level regulatory affairs assistants?
Companies hiring senior level regulatory affairs assistants right now include Revolution Medicines, Revolution Medicines, and Insmed Incorporated, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate among pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical device companies, biotechs, and contract research organizations that maintain active regulatory pipelines and need experienced professionals who can operate with minimal oversight.
Are there remote senior level regulatory affairs assistant jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and submission type. About 34% of senior level regulatory affairs assistant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of this work centers on documentation, database systems, and cross-team coordination that can be done off-site. Roles tied to lab environments or on-site agency interactions tend to remain in person.
What makes a regulatory affairs assistant role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by independent ownership of complex regulatory submissions, responsibility for interpreting agency guidance without close supervision, and accountability for project timelines and compliance outcomes. At this stage, you are expected to advise internal stakeholders, identify regulatory risk proactively, and mentor or coordinate junior team members, rather than executing tasks under direction.
Which industries hire the most senior level regulatory affairs assistants?
Senior Level regulatory affairs assistant roles concentrate in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Consulting & Professional Services, and Distribution & Wholesale, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate under strict agency oversight, maintain large product portfolios requiring ongoing submissions and renewals, and need experienced professionals who can manage regulatory strategy across multiple products or markets simultaneously.