Regulatory Affairs Manager Jobs in Texas
Regulatory affairs manager jobs in Texas are active and competitive, concentrated in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and food and beverage manufacturing, with openings from early-career specialists through senior directors. Houston, Austin, and Dallas-Fort Worth are the state's busiest hiring markets, anchored by employers such as Abbott, Texas Instruments, and Medtronic, all of which maintain substantial regulatory teams in the state. The most in-demand specialties include FDA submissions, quality management systems, and product labeling compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Summary:
We are seeking a Regulatory Affairs and Policy Specialist to join our team and contribute to the oversight and analysis of the wholesale electricity markets administered by ERCOT. This role is essential in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting the Independent Market Monitor (IMM) in its interactions with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). The ideal candidate will possess strong research and writing skills, the ability to build relationships across organizations, and the organizational capacity to manage multiple deliverables.
Primary Responsibilities:
Regulatory Activities:
- Maintain strong working relationships with PUCT staff by staying informed on PUCT proceedings, meeting agendas, and technical workshops.
- Serve as a conduit for contract deliverable work product. Knowledge of the Potomac Economics contract with the PUCT is essential.
- Conduct detailed regulatory research, including statutes and regulations, and develop strategies or frameworks based on findings.
- Contribute to enforcement activities including analysis of non-compliance cases and recommendations of potential sanction paths and outcomes within Texas regulation.
- Compare and contrast Texas regulations with other regulatory frameworks (e.g., FERC, SEC) to aid in further developing Texas compliance regulation in the wholesale energy sector.
Work Product Contribution:
- Contribute to the development of written work products, which include reports and comments on market performance and design. Enhance the readability and clarity of reports intended for broader audiences, ensuring that complex technical details and market policy positions are communicated effectively.
- Position the IMM to successfully navigate deliverables to and communication with the PUCT.
- Collaborate with IMM subject matter experts.
Skills and Experience:
- Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and processes, with the ability to conduct in-depth research and synthesize findings.
- Excellent writing skills to balance technical content with accessibility for a wider audience.
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships across organizations, particularly with PUCT and ERCOT.
- Highly organized and attentive to details, with the ability to manage topics, processes, timelines, and deliverables effectively.
Qualifications:
- Must demonstrate the ability to learn quickly and process technical information effectively.
- Must have interest and experience working in the energy space including familiarity with fundamental concepts, business models, regulatory frameworks, etc.
- Must enjoy technical writing.
- Preferred: Experience with ERCOT electricity market or other wholesale electricity markets.
- Preferred: J.D. degree or Masters in Economics or Public Policy
Position Summary:
We are seeking a Regulatory Affairs and Policy Specialist to join our team and contribute to the oversight and analysis of the wholesale electricity markets administered by ERCOT. This role is essential in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting the Independent Market Monitor (IMM) in its interactions with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). The ideal candidate will possess strong research and writing skills, the ability to build relationships across organizations, and the organizational capacity to manage multiple deliverables.
Primary Responsibilities:
Regulatory Activities:
- Maintain strong working relationships with PUCT staff by staying informed on PUCT proceedings, meeting agendas, and technical workshops.
- Serve as a conduit for contract deliverable work product. Knowledge of the Potomac Economics contract with the PUCT is essential.
- Conduct detailed regulatory research, including statutes and regulations, and develop strategies or frameworks based on findings.
- Contribute to enforcement activities including analysis of non-compliance cases and recommendations of potential sanction paths and outcomes within Texas regulation.
- Compare and contrast Texas regulations with other regulatory frameworks (e.g., FERC, SEC) to aid in further developing Texas compliance regulation in the wholesale energy sector.
Work Product Contribution:
- Contribute to the development of written work products, which include reports and comments on market performance and design. Enhance the readability and clarity of reports intended for broader audiences, ensuring that complex technical details and market policy positions are communicated effectively.
- Position the IMM to successfully navigate deliverables to and communication with the PUCT.
- Collaborate with IMM subject matter experts.
Skills and Experience:
- Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and processes, with the ability to conduct in-depth research and synthesize findings.
- Excellent writing skills to balance technical content with accessibility for a wider audience.
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships across organizations, particularly with PUCT and ERCOT.
- Highly organized and attentive to details, with the ability to manage topics, processes, timelines, and deliverables effectively.
Qualifications:
- Must demonstrate the ability to learn quickly and process technical information effectively.
- Must have interest and experience working in the energy space including familiarity with fundamental concepts, business models, regulatory frameworks, etc.
- Must enjoy technical writing.
- Preferred: Experience with ERCOT electricity market or other wholesale electricity markets.
- Preferred: J.D. degree or Masters in Economics or Public Policy
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The qualifications that appear most often in regulatory affairs manager jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, engineering, or a related technical field required
- RAC certification from the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society preferred or required
- Minimum five years of regulatory affairs experience in medical devices or pharmaceuticals
- Demonstrated experience with FDA submissions including 510(k), PMA, or NDA filings
- Proficiency with quality management systems such as ISO 13485 or 21 CFR Part 820
- Strong written communication skills for preparing regulatory documents and agency correspondence
Regulatory Affairs Manager Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a regulatory affairs manager in Texas?
Most regulatory affairs managers in Texas enter the field with a bachelor's degree in a life science, engineering, or chemistry discipline, then build experience in quality assurance, clinical affairs, or a related compliance role before moving into management. Texas does not issue a state-specific regulatory affairs license, but employers across the medical device and pharmaceutical corridors in Houston and Austin strongly favor candidates who hold the Regulatory Affairs Certification from the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society.
How much do regulatory affairs managers make in Texas?
Regulatory affairs managers in Texas earn a median of about $75,370 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $45,170 for the lowest 10% to over $126,920 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire regulatory affairs managers in Texas?
Employers hiring regulatory affairs managers in Texas right now include Darling Ingredients, Alcon, and Diasorin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's large medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturing base, particularly around Houston and the Dallas-Fort Worth corridor, means regulatory hiring is consistent throughout the year rather than concentrated in seasonal waves.
Which Texas cities have the most regulatory affairs manager jobs?
Austin, Houston, and Dallas lead for regulatory affairs manager openings in Texas. Houston drives much of the volume through its dense concentration of energy-sector manufacturers and medical center institutions, while Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth attract postings from medical device companies, diagnostics firms, and consumer product manufacturers that have established or expanded Texas headquarters in recent years.
Are there remote regulatory affairs manager jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than many comparable roles. Because regulatory affairs work centers on document preparation, agency correspondence, and compliance review rather than hands-on lab or manufacturing tasks, it translates well to remote settings. About 54% of regulatory affairs manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. Submissions management, labeling review, and post-market surveillance tend to appear most often in fully remote postings.
How can I get hired as a regulatory affairs manager in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a lateral move from a quality assurance, clinical operations, or scientific affairs role into a regulatory affairs specialist or coordinator position at a Texas medical device or pharmaceutical company. Large Texas employers such as Abbott and Medtronic run structured associate and rotational programs that include regulatory exposure for candidates with relevant science degrees. Earning the Regulatory Affairs Certification and building a submission writing sample, even from coursework or a quality internship, gives candidates a clear edge when competing for junior openings.
Where can I find and apply to regulatory affairs manager jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to regulatory affairs manager jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across the medical device, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and energy sectors. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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