Regulatory Compliance Specialist Jobs in New Jersey
Regulatory Compliance Specialist jobs in New Jersey are among the most active in the country, concentrated in pharmaceuticals, financial services, and healthcare across a market that ranges from entry-level compliance analysts through senior directors. The heaviest hiring is in and around Newark, Princeton, and Parsippany, where employers like Johnson & Johnson, Prudential Financial, and Merck have long-established operations. The most in-demand specialties are FDA regulatory affairs, financial services compliance, and environmental health and safety. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Title: Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Regulatory Compliance Manager is responsible for providing independent quality assurance assessment of global regulatory compliance activities supporting clinical development programs, labelling compliance for investigational products (IP) assets within the Innovative Medicines portfolio.
This role serves as one of the Development Quality Assurance Leads ensuring investigational products, regulatory submissions, related quality systems, and vendor deliverables meet global regulatory requirements in the support of successful product development and registration.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead independent quality reviews of regulatory labelling in global submissions strategies for all assigned Innovative Medicines Assets
- Partner closely with Global Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Pharmacovigilance, Supply Chain, and external service providers to ensure compliance with applicable global regulations, GCP, GMP, GDP, and internal quality standards to promote a culture of quality, compliance, inspection readiness, and continuous improvement.
- Represent Development Quality Assurance on cross-functional labeling governance committees, forums and influence strategic quality decisions for global submission approval success
- Maintain expertise in GCP, GMP, GDP, ICH E6(R3), ICH Q9, and ICH Q10 regulatory expectations; lead quality risk assessments and provide strategic guidance for tactical and operational mitigation strategies aligned with ICH Q9 principles
- Provide quality oversight and compliance support during health authority interactions, inspections, and regulatory activities.
- Participate in the review of INDs, CTAs, amendments, annual reports, investigator brochures, DSURs, IMPD, marketing applications, and health authority responses, as assigned
- Perform independent ALCOA+ checks of global submissions and labelling documentation
- Review and approve change control, IP labels proofs, IMPD, and IP study manual, including assurance of all required translations, certificates, label proofs and in accordance to FDA, EMA, Health Canada, EU CTR, Annex 13, and other applicable local requirements
- Supports risk-based vendor/supplier qualification, maintenance of Quality Technical Agreements (QTA), and governance activities; including assignment of SCARS and performing for-cause audits and on-site monitoring of supplier/packaging activities
- Assess the impact of emerging global regulations on the Quality Management System (QMS) systems
- Author, review, and/or approve revised or new SOPs, work instructions, forms, and templates; leads training on new SOPs and requirements, as assigned
- Supports inspection readiness initiatives and support health authority inspections
- Drive continuous improvement through quality metrics, KPI trending, and supporting management review.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Regulatory Affairs, or Nursing, or related scientific discipline; advanced degree preferred
Experience:
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in Development Quality Assurance, Quality Systems, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Quality, or related GxP-regulated pharmaceutical functions
- Experience supporting global innovative medicines product development programs and regulatory submissions for innovative medicines
Travel:
15-25% domestic and international travel-
The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $137,000 to $167,500. Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.
The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Nearest Major Market: New Jersey
Title: Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Regulatory Compliance Manager is responsible for providing independent quality assurance assessment of global regulatory compliance activities supporting clinical development programs, labelling compliance for investigational products (IP) assets within the Innovative Medicines portfolio.
This role serves as one of the Development Quality Assurance Leads ensuring investigational products, regulatory submissions, related quality systems, and vendor deliverables meet global regulatory requirements in the support of successful product development and registration.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead independent quality reviews of regulatory labelling in global submissions strategies for all assigned Innovative Medicines Assets
- Partner closely with Global Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Pharmacovigilance, Supply Chain, and external service providers to ensure compliance with applicable global regulations, GCP, GMP, GDP, and internal quality standards to promote a culture of quality, compliance, inspection readiness, and continuous improvement.
- Represent Development Quality Assurance on cross-functional labeling governance committees, forums and influence strategic quality decisions for global submission approval success
- Maintain expertise in GCP, GMP, GDP, ICH E6(R3), ICH Q9, and ICH Q10 regulatory expectations; lead quality risk assessments and provide strategic guidance for tactical and operational mitigation strategies aligned with ICH Q9 principles
- Provide quality oversight and compliance support during health authority interactions, inspections, and regulatory activities.
- Participate in the review of INDs, CTAs, amendments, annual reports, investigator brochures, DSURs, IMPD, marketing applications, and health authority responses, as assigned
- Perform independent ALCOA+ checks of global submissions and labelling documentation
- Review and approve change control, IP labels proofs, IMPD, and IP study manual, including assurance of all required translations, certificates, label proofs and in accordance to FDA, EMA, Health Canada, EU CTR, Annex 13, and other applicable local requirements
- Supports risk-based vendor/supplier qualification, maintenance of Quality Technical Agreements (QTA), and governance activities; including assignment of SCARS and performing for-cause audits and on-site monitoring of supplier/packaging activities
- Assess the impact of emerging global regulations on the Quality Management System (QMS) systems
- Author, review, and/or approve revised or new SOPs, work instructions, forms, and templates; leads training on new SOPs and requirements, as assigned
- Supports inspection readiness initiatives and support health authority inspections
- Drive continuous improvement through quality metrics, KPI trending, and supporting management review.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Regulatory Affairs, or Nursing, or related scientific discipline; advanced degree preferred
Experience:
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in Development Quality Assurance, Quality Systems, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Quality, or related GxP-regulated pharmaceutical functions
- Experience supporting global innovative medicines product development programs and regulatory submissions for innovative medicines
Travel:
15-25% domestic and international travel-
The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $137,000 to $167,500. Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.
The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Nearest Major Market: New Jersey
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What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in regulatory compliance specialist jobs across New Jersey.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business, law, or a related field required
- Working knowledge of FDA regulations, CFR titles, or financial compliance frameworks
- Two or more years of regulatory compliance experience in pharma, finance, or healthcare
- Familiarity with New Jersey DEP environmental regulations or NJDEP permit requirements preferred
- Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional or Regulatory Affairs Certification is an advantage
- Strong written communication skills for drafting SOPs, audits, and regulatory submissions
Regulatory Compliance Specialist Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a regulatory compliance specialist in New Jersey?
Most regulatory compliance specialists in New Jersey enter the field with a bachelor's degree in life sciences, business, finance, or law, depending on the sector. No single state-issued license is required, but credentials like the Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional or the Regulatory Affairs Certification from the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society carry real weight with New Jersey employers. Candidates targeting pharmaceutical or medical device companies often build experience through entry-level regulatory affairs or quality assurance roles first.
How much do regulatory compliance specialists make in New Jersey?
Regulatory compliance specialists 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 compliance specialists in New Jersey?
Employers hiring regulatory compliance specialists in New Jersey right now include Osmo, Moomoo, and moomoo, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New Jersey's dense concentration of pharmaceutical headquarters, major financial services firms, and regional hospital networks means consistent demand across multiple compliance disciplines throughout the year.
Which New Jersey cities have the most regulatory compliance specialist jobs?
The cities with the most regulatory compliance specialist openings in New Jersey are Elizabeth, Princeton, and Jersey City. The distribution reflects New Jersey's industry geography: Newark draws financial services and insurance compliance roles, Princeton and Parsippany anchor pharmaceutical and biotech regulatory affairs hiring, and suburban corridor towns with large corporate campuses generate steady demand for environmental and healthcare compliance specialists.
Are there remote regulatory compliance specialist jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, and more than many fields. About 80% of regulatory compliance specialist openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that much of the work involves reviewing documents, managing submissions, and advising internal teams rather than on-site inspections. Pharmaceutical regulatory affairs and financial compliance roles tend to be the most remote-accessible, while environmental and facility-based compliance positions typically require more in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a regulatory compliance specialist in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior regulatory affairs associate or compliance analyst role at one of New Jersey's large pharmaceutical or financial services employers, where rotational or associate programs are common for recent graduates. Companies like those headquartered in the Princeton corridor and Newark financial district regularly bring on candidates from quality assurance, paralegal, or scientific research backgrounds. Earning a Regulatory Affairs Certification or completing a graduate certificate in regulatory affairs at Rutgers University significantly strengthens a first application.
Where can I find and apply to regulatory compliance specialist jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to regulatory compliance specialist jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly.
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