Regulatory Affairs Jobs in Georgia
Regulatory affairs jobs in Georgia are steadily in demand, with the strongest hiring concentrated in pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical devices, and food and beverage production across Atlanta, Augusta, and the Columbus metro. Large employers with lasting Georgia footprints, including Coca-Cola, Baxter International, and Wellstar Health System, recruit regulatory affairs professionals at every level from entry-level associate through senior director. The most sought-after specializations in Georgia listings are FDA submission management, quality systems compliance, and labeling review. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.
Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.
Job Description
About Us
Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.
Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.
Job Description
Visa is seeking a lawyer to join its growing Global Regulatory Affairs team. The position will report to the Vice President, Global Regulatory Affairs. The position is based in Atlanta, Austin, or San Francisco. The role includes responsibility for coordinating and managing complex regulatory matters across the 200 countries and territories where Visa operates. The Counsel will join a dynamic legal team, and work closely with experienced lawyers across the globe and different practice groups to support and advise internal Visa teams, develop the company’s thought leadership and strategy in key regulatory areas, and draft regulatory submissions and responses to government requests and public consultations.
The Counsel must have excellent judgment and strong analytical, problem solving and client counselling skills; exceptionally strong communication skills (written and verbal); demonstrate strong attention to detail and resourcefulness; be self-motivated, entrepreneurial and a self-starter; be comfortable with using emerging technologies and Artificial Intelligence tools to create innovative and efficient ways to work; be a confident, creative, forward-thinking, and collaborative team player; and be skilled at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, time-sensitive, and challenging, but highly rewarding, environment.
Visa Is Looking For Someone Who Will
- Work closely with Visa’s global and regional legal, business, and government affairs teams to understand and achieve key regulatory objectives, and manage complex and time-sensitive regulatory matters.
- Support global and regional legal, business, and government affairs teams in developing and executing global regulatory positions and strategy, draft regulatory submissions, and support direct engagements with governments, regulators, and policymakers around the world.
- Develop global best practices in key areas on an ongoing basis, and ensure global regulatory strategies are applied consistently and effectively across the organization, functions and regions.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail in all aspects of analysis, drafting, research and communication.
- Manage multiple priorities, consistently deliver exceptionally high-quality work product, and meet tight deadlines.
Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department. This is a hybrid role with in-office attendance required at least 3 times per week.
Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.
Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.
Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- 6 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s degree and J.D. from an accredited law school
- A member of the bar of any U.S. state and in good standing
- Admitted to practice law in the United States and in good standing
Preferred Qualifications
- 8 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s degree and J.D. from an accredited law school
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with an ability to clearly communicate with business leaders
- Strong academic credentials
- Strong preference for prior experience and familiarity with payments, financial services, technology, and/or public policy
- Strong preference for prior experience in law firms with international practice groups; large international organizations; in house roles focused on payments, financial services and/or technology; and/or government.
- Must be able to develop strong and collaborative working relationships with colleagues across functions
- Must have excellent judgment and intellectual curiosity
- Must be a self-motivated individual and able to work independently and collaboratively as needed
- International experience, and fluency or professional proficiency in foreign languages would be a plus
Information for US Applicants
Work Hours
Varies upon the needs of the department.
Travel Requirements
This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.
Mental/Physical Requirements
This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.
Visa is an EEO Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.About Us
Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.
Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.
Job Description
About Us
Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.
Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.
Job Description
Visa is seeking a lawyer to join its growing Global Regulatory Affairs team. The position will report to the Vice President, Global Regulatory Affairs. The position is based in Atlanta, Austin, or San Francisco. The role includes responsibility for coordinating and managing complex regulatory matters across the 200 countries and territories where Visa operates. The Counsel will join a dynamic legal team, and work closely with experienced lawyers across the globe and different practice groups to support and advise internal Visa teams, develop the company’s thought leadership and strategy in key regulatory areas, and draft regulatory submissions and responses to government requests and public consultations.
The Counsel must have excellent judgment and strong analytical, problem solving and client counselling skills; exceptionally strong communication skills (written and verbal); demonstrate strong attention to detail and resourcefulness; be self-motivated, entrepreneurial and a self-starter; be comfortable with using emerging technologies and Artificial Intelligence tools to create innovative and efficient ways to work; be a confident, creative, forward-thinking, and collaborative team player; and be skilled at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, time-sensitive, and challenging, but highly rewarding, environment.
Visa Is Looking For Someone Who Will
- Work closely with Visa’s global and regional legal, business, and government affairs teams to understand and achieve key regulatory objectives, and manage complex and time-sensitive regulatory matters.
- Support global and regional legal, business, and government affairs teams in developing and executing global regulatory positions and strategy, draft regulatory submissions, and support direct engagements with governments, regulators, and policymakers around the world.
- Develop global best practices in key areas on an ongoing basis, and ensure global regulatory strategies are applied consistently and effectively across the organization, functions and regions.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail in all aspects of analysis, drafting, research and communication.
- Manage multiple priorities, consistently deliver exceptionally high-quality work product, and meet tight deadlines.
Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department. This is a hybrid role with in-office attendance required at least 3 times per week.
Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.
Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.
Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- 6 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s degree and J.D. from an accredited law school
- A member of the bar of any U.S. state and in good standing
- Admitted to practice law in the United States and in good standing
Preferred Qualifications
- 8 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s degree and J.D. from an accredited law school
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with an ability to clearly communicate with business leaders
- Strong academic credentials
- Strong preference for prior experience and familiarity with payments, financial services, technology, and/or public policy
- Strong preference for prior experience in law firms with international practice groups; large international organizations; in house roles focused on payments, financial services and/or technology; and/or government.
- Must be able to develop strong and collaborative working relationships with colleagues across functions
- Must have excellent judgment and intellectual curiosity
- Must be a self-motivated individual and able to work independently and collaboratively as needed
- International experience, and fluency or professional proficiency in foreign languages would be a plus
Information for US Applicants
Work Hours
Varies upon the needs of the department.
Travel Requirements
This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.
Mental/Physical Requirements
This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.
Visa is an EEO Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.See All 17 Regulatory Affairs Jobs in Georgia
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Regulatory Affairs Job Market in Georgia
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Who's Hiring
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- Insurance
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in regulatory affairs jobs across Georgia.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, chemistry, pharmacy, or a related technical field
- Working knowledge of FDA regulations including 21 CFR and relevant guidance documents
- Experience preparing or supporting regulatory submissions such as 510(k), BLA, or NDA filings
- Familiarity with quality management systems and Good Manufacturing Practice standards
- Strong technical writing skills for drafting regulatory documents and correspondence
- Relevant certification such as Regulatory Affairs Certification from RAPS preferred
Regulatory Affairs Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a regulatory affairs professional in Georgia?
Most regulatory affairs roles in Georgia require a bachelor's degree in a life science, engineering, or health-related field as the baseline entry point. Georgia does not issue a state-specific license for regulatory affairs work, so employers rely heavily on the Regulatory Affairs Certification offered by the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society as the primary professional credential. Candidates targeting pharmaceutical or medical device employers in the Atlanta or Augusta corridors typically strengthen their candidacy by pairing a science degree with direct experience in quality, clinical, or manufacturing operations.
How much do regulatory affairses make in Georgia?
Regulatory affairses in Georgia earn a median of about $70,200 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $42,500 for the lowest 10% to over $131,210 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire regulatory affairs professionals in Georgia?
Employers hiring regulatory affairs professionals in Georgia right now include BD, Werfen, and Alora Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Georgia's concentration of pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical device companies, and large food and beverage corporations around Atlanta and Augusta creates consistent demand for regulatory affairs talent throughout the year.
Which Georgia cities have the most regulatory affairs jobs?
Alpharetta, Atlanta, and Covington account for the largest share of regulatory affairs openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates because it serves as the regional headquarters for pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer goods companies, while Augusta and Columbus see demand driven by manufacturing operations and healthcare systems that require on-site regulatory compliance support.
Are there remote regulatory affairs jobs in Georgia?
Yes, and more than many technical fields, because much of the work involves document review, submission preparation, and agency correspondence that can be done from any location. About 100% of regulatory affairs openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the desk-based nature of many roles. Positions focused on FDA submissions, labeling, and regulatory strategy tend to be the most remote-friendly, while roles tied to manufacturing audits or laboratory oversight typically require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a regulatory affairs professional in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a quality assurance or regulatory coordinator role at a Georgia-based pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturer, where you build direct exposure to FDA compliance processes. Large Georgia employers such as Baxter International and major hospital systems like Wellstar Health System hire recent science graduates into quality or compliance associate positions that feed into regulatory affairs career tracks. Completing the Regulatory Affairs Certification examination or a graduate certificate in regulatory science from a Georgia university adds a measurable credential that offsets limited work history for competitive applicants.
Where can I find and apply to regulatory affairs jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to regulatory affairs jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings from employers actively hiring. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to the ones that match.
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