Regulatory Affairs Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania
Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Pennsylvania are among the most active in the country, concentrated in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and life sciences, with openings at every level from entry-level associate to senior principal. The heaviest hiring clusters around Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and the Route 202 corridor in the southeastern suburbs, where established employers like GSK, Merck, and Johnson and Johnson maintain significant operations. Drug approval submissions, quality systems compliance, and FDA regulatory strategy are the most in-demand specialties across Pennsylvania listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Regulatory Affairs Manager, CMC mRNA Vx Development Products
As a Regulatory Affairs Manager in Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) for mRNA-based vaccine development products, you will lead key regulatory activities that guide products from late-stage development through early lifecycle management. In close partnership and collaboration with cross-functional teams including regulatory, manufacturing, quality, and development, you will help shape regulatory CMC strategies that ensure compliance and timely approvals. We are looking for candidates who are proactive, clear communicators, and eager to grow their expertise as Regulatory CMC Managers. In this role, you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact on global health while advancing your career and aligning with GSK’s mission to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.
This is a hybrid role located in the United States in Upper Providence, PA, Rockville, MD, Waltham, MA or Durham, NC. You will be expected to work on-site regularly and collaborate with colleagues across sites and regions in the United States.
If you are passionate about making a difference in global health, developing your career in regulatory science, and thriving in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
- Development and execution of CMC (Module 3/2.3) regulatory strategies for vaccine products, ensuring alignment with U.S. regulatory expectations and global requirements (mainly Europe and Japan), including health authority interactions
- Prepare, review, and check CMC documentation for regulatory submissions (IND/CTA, BLA/MAA/JNDA and early life cycle variations) and consultations to meet regulatory compliance and quality standards.
- Collaborate with and provide timely regulatory advice to cross-functional CMC workstreams and matrix teams including manufacturing and quality to support RA CMC strategy development and flawless execution
- Contribute to planning and tracking of CMC source documents and dossier sections to ensure Right-First-Time submission readiness.
- Identify regulatory risks and propose mitigation plans to ensure smooth project progress and successful submissions.
- Support team members, fostering continuous improvement and sharing best practices in CMC regulatory affairs.
Basic Qualifications & Skills:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy, chemistry, biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in CMC regulatory affairs, with exposure to vaccine or biologics development and regulatory submissions.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience preparing or contributing to CMC sections of regulatory submissions in the US and EU markets for biologicals and/or vaccines.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:Please note the following skills are not necessary, just preferred, if you do not have them, please still apply:
- Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a scientific or regulatory field.
- Knowledge of U.S. and global regulatory requirements including FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and guideline standards (e.g. ICH) for biologicals/vaccines.
- Experience working collaboratively within cross-functional teams across regulatory, manufacturing, quality, and development functions.
- Good awareness of AI tools and eagerness to apply them responsibly to increase efficiency and/or quality of RA deliverables.
- Experience with the preparation of regulatory interactions and negotiations including FDA meetings (e.g. Type C or pre-BLA), CHMP Scientific advice and /or PMDA consultations.
- Proven ability to develop and implement CMC strategies for complex vaccine or biologics products while managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Familiarity with electronic submission formats and systems (e.g. Veeva)
- Experience supporting regulatory inspections and providing input on manufacturing or process changes.
Skills
If you are based in Cambridge, MA; Waltham, MA; Rockville, MD; or San Francisco, CA, the annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges $113,850 to $189,750. The US salary ranges take into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process.
Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.
People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the appropriate Recruitment Staff by emailing us at - usrecruitment.adjustments@gsk.com
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies
GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.
Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/
We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programs, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme. We embrace modern work practices; our Performance with Choice programme offers a remote or hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in-office work.
Discover more about our company-wide benefits and life at GSK on our webpage Life at GSK | GSK
Find out more about GSK and R&D: Our approach to R&D
Regulatory Affairs Manager, CMC mRNA Vx Development Products
As a Regulatory Affairs Manager in Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) for mRNA-based vaccine development products, you will lead key regulatory activities that guide products from late-stage development through early lifecycle management. In close partnership and collaboration with cross-functional teams including regulatory, manufacturing, quality, and development, you will help shape regulatory CMC strategies that ensure compliance and timely approvals. We are looking for candidates who are proactive, clear communicators, and eager to grow their expertise as Regulatory CMC Managers. In this role, you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact on global health while advancing your career and aligning with GSK’s mission to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.
This is a hybrid role located in the United States in Upper Providence, PA, Rockville, MD, Waltham, MA or Durham, NC. You will be expected to work on-site regularly and collaborate with colleagues across sites and regions in the United States.
If you are passionate about making a difference in global health, developing your career in regulatory science, and thriving in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
- Development and execution of CMC (Module 3/2.3) regulatory strategies for vaccine products, ensuring alignment with U.S. regulatory expectations and global requirements (mainly Europe and Japan), including health authority interactions
- Prepare, review, and check CMC documentation for regulatory submissions (IND/CTA, BLA/MAA/JNDA and early life cycle variations) and consultations to meet regulatory compliance and quality standards.
- Collaborate with and provide timely regulatory advice to cross-functional CMC workstreams and matrix teams including manufacturing and quality to support RA CMC strategy development and flawless execution
- Contribute to planning and tracking of CMC source documents and dossier sections to ensure Right-First-Time submission readiness.
- Identify regulatory risks and propose mitigation plans to ensure smooth project progress and successful submissions.
- Support team members, fostering continuous improvement and sharing best practices in CMC regulatory affairs.
Basic Qualifications & Skills:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy, chemistry, biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in CMC regulatory affairs, with exposure to vaccine or biologics development and regulatory submissions.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience preparing or contributing to CMC sections of regulatory submissions in the US and EU markets for biologicals and/or vaccines.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:Please note the following skills are not necessary, just preferred, if you do not have them, please still apply:
- Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a scientific or regulatory field.
- Knowledge of U.S. and global regulatory requirements including FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and guideline standards (e.g. ICH) for biologicals/vaccines.
- Experience working collaboratively within cross-functional teams across regulatory, manufacturing, quality, and development functions.
- Good awareness of AI tools and eagerness to apply them responsibly to increase efficiency and/or quality of RA deliverables.
- Experience with the preparation of regulatory interactions and negotiations including FDA meetings (e.g. Type C or pre-BLA), CHMP Scientific advice and /or PMDA consultations.
- Proven ability to develop and implement CMC strategies for complex vaccine or biologics products while managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Familiarity with electronic submission formats and systems (e.g. Veeva)
- Experience supporting regulatory inspections and providing input on manufacturing or process changes.
Skills
If you are based in Cambridge, MA; Waltham, MA; Rockville, MD; or San Francisco, CA, the annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges $113,850 to $189,750. The US salary ranges take into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process.
Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.
People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the appropriate Recruitment Staff by emailing us at - usrecruitment.adjustments@gsk.com
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies
GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.
Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/
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What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in regulatory affairs specialist jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, chemistry, pharmacy, or a closely related field required
- Demonstrated experience with FDA submissions including INDs, NDAs, 510(k)s, or PMAs
- Working knowledge of 21 CFR regulations governing pharmaceuticals or medical devices
- Proficiency with regulatory document management systems such as Veeva Vault or ECTD tools
- Strong technical writing skills for regulatory documents, gap analyses, and SOPs
- RAC certification from the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society preferred for senior roles
Regulatory Affairs Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a regulatory affairs specialist in Pennsylvania?
A bachelor's degree in a life science, pharmacy, chemistry, or engineering is the standard starting point for regulatory affairs specialists in Pennsylvania. No Pennsylvania state license is required for the role, but many employers expect or prefer the Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) credential issued by the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society. Pennsylvania's dense pharmaceutical corridor means hiring managers often expect familiarity with FDA drug or device submission processes, so coursework or experience in those frameworks strengthens a candidacy significantly.
How much do regulatory affairs specialists make in Pennsylvania?
Regulatory affairs specialists in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $85,580 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $49,910 for the lowest 10% to over $130,990 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire regulatory affairs specialists in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring regulatory affairs specialists in Pennsylvania right now include Teva Pharmaceuticals, West Pharmaceutical Services, and Cencora, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Pennsylvania's concentration of major pharmaceutical headquarters and regional medical device manufacturers means the pipeline of open positions tends to stay consistent across both large corporate teams and smaller specialty companies.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most regulatory affairs specialist jobs?
West Chester, Exton, and Pennsylvania have the most regulatory affairs specialist openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia and its southeastern suburban corridor drive the largest share of listings because of the dense cluster of pharmaceutical and biotech headquarters there, while Pittsburgh contributes through its growing life sciences and hospital-affiliated research sector.
Are there remote regulatory affairs specialist jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, and more than most fields, because regulatory affairs work is primarily document-based and does not require hands-on lab or manufacturing presence. About 100% of regulatory affairs specialist openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how well the role translates to distributed teams. Submission writing, gap analysis, and regulatory strategy functions are the most likely to be offered remotely.
How can I get hired as a regulatory affairs specialist in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a regulatory affairs associate or coordinator role at a pharmaceutical or medical device company in the Philadelphia area, where many employers hire candidates with a relevant science degree and limited industry experience. GSK, Merck, and regional contract research organizations in Pennsylvania regularly post associate-level openings suited to recent graduates. Moving laterally from quality assurance, clinical data management, or scientific writing positions is common because those roles build directly transferable skills. Earning the RAC credential or completing a regulatory affairs certificate program gives candidates a clear edge over peers with comparable experience.
Where can I find and apply to regulatory affairs specialist jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to regulatory affairs specialist jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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