Regulatory Affairs Specialist Jobs

Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs are open across pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biotechnology, and consumer products, from entry-level associate to principal and director, with specializations in drug submissions, FDA compliance, and post-market surveillance. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles593+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAbbott
Top cityRedwood City, CA
Work type41% On-site
Top industryBiotechnology

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GEICO
Senior Manager, Government & Regulatory Affairs
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GEICO
New 21h ago
Senior Manager, Government & Regulatory Affairs
GEICO
Sacramento, California
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
$159k - $248k/yr
Remote (US)
10,000+

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Medtronic
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
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Medtronic
Added 1d ago
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Medtronic
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Partnerships & Business Development
Program Management
Project Management
$74k - $112k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
Manager I, Regulatory Affairs Operations
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Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
Added 1d ago
Manager I, Regulatory Affairs Operations
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
Irvine, California
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
$98k - $137k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree

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Tecomet
Sr. Quality and Regulatory Affairs Manager
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Tecomet
Added 1d ago
Sr. Quality and Regulatory Affairs Manager
Tecomet
Lansing, Michigan
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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LIBERTY
Senior Director, Rates & Regulatory Affairs
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LIBERTY
Added 1d ago
Senior Director, Rates & Regulatory Affairs
LIBERTY
Downey, California
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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Regulatory Affairs Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Revolution Medicines
    Revolution Medicines26
  • Abbott
    Abbott19
  • AbbVie
    AbbVie9
  • Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences
    Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences9

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals99
  • Medical Devices21
  • Healthcare & Medical Services15
  • Consulting & Professional Services14
  • Science & Research10

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in regulatory affairs specialist jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, chemistry, engineering, or a related field
  • Experience preparing and submitting regulatory filings such as 510(k), PMA, NDA, or BLA
  • Knowledge of FDA regulations including 21 CFR parts relevant to the product type
  • Proficiency with regulatory information management systems such as Veeva Vault or RIMS
  • Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) from RAPS preferred for senior roles
  • Strong technical writing skills for preparing regulatory summaries, briefing documents, and SOPs

Tips for Your Regulatory Affairs Specialist Job Search

Tailor your resume to submission types

Hiring managers scan for the specific submission formats you've worked on, whether 510(k), NDA, BLA, or CE marking. List each by name in your experience section so your resume clears automated filters built around those exact terms.

Highlight your regulatory database experience

Proficiency in tools like Veeva Vault, RIMS, or eCTD publishing software is a hard filter in many postings. Name the platforms you've used and the specific workflows you owned, not just the departments you supported.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists regulatory affairs specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by product stage

Regulatory roles differ sharply between pre-market, post-market, and life-cycle management work. Read each posting for the product pipeline stage it covers and match your examples to that phase in your cover letter.

Prepare a submission timeline walkthrough

Interviewers routinely ask you to walk through a submission from gap analysis to agency response. Practice narrating a real example end to end, including how you handled an information request or deficiency letter, before your first screening call.

Negotiate using agency-specific expertise

If you have direct FDA, EMA, or Health Canada interaction experience, name it explicitly when discussing compensation. Candidates who've attended advisory meetings or managed agency correspondence command a different conversation than those who haven't.

Regulatory Affairs Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most regulatory affairs specialists?

The companies hiring the most regulatory affairs specialists right now include Abbott, Revolution Medicines, and AbbVie, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Pharmaceutical manufacturers and medical device companies consistently account for the majority of open positions.

How many regulatory affairs specialist jobs are remote?

About 59% of regulatory affairs specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though on-site requirements vary by product type and company size. Post-market surveillance, labeling review, and regulatory intelligence roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles tied to lab operations or manufacturing sites typically require on-site presence.

How do you become a regulatory affairs specialist?

Most regulatory affairs specialists start with a bachelor's degree in a life science, pharmacy, or engineering discipline, then move into a quality, clinical, or scientific role at a regulated company to build product and process knowledge. Earning the RAC credential from RAPS accelerates hiring consideration, especially for roles requiring direct agency interaction. Specializing early in a single product category, such as combination products or IVDs, makes your profile more targeted and competitive.

Can you get a regulatory affairs specialist job with little experience?

Yes, entry-level regulatory affairs roles exist, particularly at companies hiring regulatory associates or coordinators to support document management, labeling, and submissions tracking. A background in quality assurance, clinical operations, or scientific writing transfers well into these roles. Internships at medical device startups or contract research organizations are among the most direct paths into the field without prior regulatory-specific titles.

What does the regulatory affairs specialist interview process look like?

The process typically begins with a recruiter screening focused on your regulatory background and product experience, followed by a technical interview with the hiring manager or a regulatory director who will ask you to walk through a specific submission or agency interaction you've managed. A final round often includes a panel with cross-functional partners from quality, clinical, or legal. Some companies add a written exercise, such as drafting a regulatory strategy memo or reviewing a gap analysis.

Where can I find and apply to regulatory affairs specialist jobs?

You can find and apply to regulatory affairs specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your product experience, submission background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing without being redirected to a separate platform.

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