Regulatory Affairs Associate Jobs in New Jersey

Regulatory Affairs Associate jobs in New Jersey are among the most active in the country, concentrated in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies that have long anchored the state's life sciences corridor. Most hiring clusters in and around Parsippany, Princeton, and Newark, where established employers like Johnson & Johnson, Sanofi, and Merck maintain significant operations. The most in-demand specialties include drug submissions, FDA correspondence, and combination product compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles57
Top employerMerck
Top cityMorristown, NJ
Cities hiring26
Work type63% Hybrid
Top industryBiotechnology

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Sanofi
Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs Advertising and Promotion
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Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs Advertising and Promotion
Sanofi
Morristown, New Jersey
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
$122k - $177k.33/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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PTC Therapeutics
Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs - CMC
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Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs - CMC
PTC Therapeutics
Trenton, New Jersey
Business Development
Product Management
Project Management
$169k - $213k/yr
Master's degree
501-1,000

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Rutgers University
Director Research Regulatory Affairs
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Rutgers University
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Director Research Regulatory Affairs
Rutgers University
Piscataway, New Jersey
Compliance & Risk
Corporate Development & M&A
Human Resources
Hybrid
Master's degree in law
10,000+

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Daiichi Sankyo
Director, Regulatory Affairs, Companion Diagnostics
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Director, Regulatory Affairs, Companion Diagnostics
Daiichi Sankyo
Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Compliance & Risk
Corporate Development & M&A
Human Resources
$184k - $276k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Merck
Director, Regulatory Affairs-CMC
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Merck
Added 6d ago
Director, Regulatory Affairs-CMC
Merck
Rahway, New Jersey
Business Strategy
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Strategy & Corporate Development
$173k - $273k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Regulatory Affairs Associate Jobs by City in New Jersey

Where New Jersey roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Morristown
7 jobs
Rahway
4 jobs
Nutley
3 jobs
Madison
3 jobs
Princeton
3 jobs
Jersey City
3 jobs
Florham Park
3 jobs
Franklin Lakes
3 jobs
Edison
2 jobs

Regulatory Affairs Associate Job Market in New Jersey

A snapshot from current New Jersey openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Merck
Merck4 open roles
Insmed Incorporated
Insmed Incorporated4 open roles
BD
BD3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What New Jersey Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in regulatory affairs associate jobs across New Jersey.

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, chemistry, pharmacy, or a closely related field
  • Familiarity with FDA regulations including 21 CFR Parts 210, 211, and 820
  • Experience preparing or coordinating regulatory submissions such as INDs, NDAs, or 510(k)s
  • Proficiency with electronic document management systems and submission platforms like eCTD
  • Strong written communication skills for drafting regulatory correspondence and SOPs
  • Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) from RAPS is preferred by many New Jersey employers

Regulatory Affairs Associate Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a regulatory affairs associate in New Jersey?

The typical path starts with a bachelor's degree in a life science, pharmacy, or engineering discipline, as New Jersey's pharmaceutical and biotech employers consistently require a scientific foundation. Regulatory affairs is not state-licensed in New Jersey, so no board exam or state registration is required. Earning the Regulatory Affairs Certification from RAPS strengthens candidacy significantly, and entry-level roles in quality assurance or clinical operations at New Jersey life sciences companies are common stepping stones into the field.

How much do regulatory affairs associates make in New Jersey?

Regulatory affairs associates in New Jersey earn a median of about $100,000 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $58,860 for the lowest 10% to over $158,540 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire regulatory affairs associates in New Jersey?

Employers hiring regulatory affairs associates in New Jersey right now include Merck, Insmed Incorporated, and BD, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New Jersey's dense concentration of pharmaceutical and medical device headquarters means openings appear consistently across both large multinationals and mid-size specialty firms throughout the state.

Which New Jersey cities have the most regulatory affairs associate jobs?

Morristown, New Jersey, and Rahway have the most regulatory affairs associate openings in New Jersey. The distribution follows the state's life sciences corridor, where major pharmaceutical headquarters and biotech campuses are concentrated, meaning even smaller suburban locations like Parsippany and Bridgewater carry significant hiring volume because of the large employers based there rather than overall city size.

Are there remote regulatory affairs associate jobs in New Jersey?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 71% of regulatory affairs associate openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the role centers on document preparation, regulatory strategy, and cross-functional correspondence rather than lab or manufacturing work. Submission coordination and labeling review tend to be the most remote-friendly functions within the role.

How can I get hired as a regulatory affairs associate in New Jersey with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a quality assurance, clinical data, or regulatory operations coordinator role at a New Jersey pharmaceutical or medical device company, where exposure to submission processes and SOPs builds a direct bridge into regulatory affairs. Large New Jersey employers like Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, and Sanofi run rotational programs and new-graduate associate roles that do not require prior regulatory titles. Completing the RAC foundation curriculum through RAPS and gaining hands-on experience with eCTD platforms gives candidates a measurable edge when applying to these openings.

Where can I find and apply to regulatory affairs associate jobs in New Jersey?

You can find and apply to regulatory affairs associate jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.

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