Regulatory Affairs Manager Jobs in New Jersey

Regulatory Affairs Manager jobs in New Jersey sit at the center of one of the most active markets in the country, driven by the state's dense concentration of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies from the Princeton Corridor through the Meadowlands to the Jersey Shore life sciences cluster. Hiring is strongest in Newark, Parsippany, and Princeton, where established employers like Johnson & Johnson, Merck, and Becton Dickinson maintain major operations. Demand runs from associate-level regulatory coordinators entering the field through senior managers overseeing global submissions. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles56
Top employerMerck
Top cityMorristown, NJ
Cities hiring26
Work type62% 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 Manager Jobs by City in New Jersey

Where New Jersey roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Morristown
6 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 Manager 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 manager jobs across New Jersey.

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, pharmacy, chemistry, or a related scientific field
  • Three or more years of regulatory affairs experience in pharmaceutical or medical device industry
  • Working knowledge of FDA submission processes including INDs, NDAs, BLAs, or 510(k)s
  • RAC certification from the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society preferred or required
  • Experience with eCTD document management systems and electronic submission platforms
  • Strong written communication skills for authoring regulatory documents and agency correspondence

Regulatory Affairs Manager Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions

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

Most regulatory affairs managers in New Jersey enter through a bachelor's degree in pharmacy, biology, chemistry, or engineering, then build experience in quality assurance or clinical operations at one of the state's many pharmaceutical or device companies. New Jersey does not require a state-issued license specific to this role, but the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society's RAC credential is widely expected by New Jersey employers and strengthens candidacy for senior positions.

How much do regulatory affairs managers make in New Jersey?

Regulatory affairs managers 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 managers in New Jersey?

Employers hiring regulatory affairs managers 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 life sciences corridor, which runs through Morris, Somerset, and Middlesex counties, means the majority of these openings sit within large pharmaceutical headquarters or their contract research and manufacturing partners.

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

Morristown, New Jersey, and Rahway have the most regulatory affairs manager openings in New Jersey. The distribution reflects the state's pharmaceutical and biotech anchors: Parsippany and Princeton are home to global drug company headquarters and regional offices, while Newark draws openings tied to hospital systems and the growing life sciences presence near its airport corridor.

Are there remote regulatory affairs manager jobs in New Jersey?

Yes, and more than most fields. Regulatory affairs is largely document-driven and submission-focused, making it well suited to remote work. About 71% of regulatory affairs manager openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how widely New Jersey pharmaceutical employers have adopted flexible arrangements since the pandemic. Submissions management, labeling review, and agency correspondence are the functions most commonly done fully remote.

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

The most realistic entry path is through a regulatory affairs associate or coordinator role at a New Jersey contract research organization or mid-size pharmaceutical company, where responsibilities include dossier formatting, archiving, and tracking agency correspondence. Johnson & Johnson, Merck, and Becton Dickinson all run new-graduate rotational programs that include regulatory functions. Candidates moving laterally from quality assurance, clinical data management, or pharmacovigilance roles have a strong foundation, and completing a RAC examination prep course signals seriousness to hiring managers.

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

You can find and apply to regulatory affairs manager jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state's pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device sectors. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and location preference, and apply directly.

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