Regulatory Operations Specialist Jobs
Regulatory Operations Specialist jobs are open across pharmaceuticals, medical devices, financial services, and healthcare, from entry-level coordinator to senior and principal roles, with specializations in regulatory submissions, compliance documentation, and quality systems. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Description
Our Network Operations team works around the clock running United’s global operation, safely, reliably and efficiently. From dispatching and routing our fleet to coordinating with maintenance line planning and crew scheduling, this team makes caring connections with our internal customers and ultimately, United’s customers. From pushback to landing, the Network Operations team is the eyes and ears on the ground no matter where in the world your United flight takes you.
Job Overview
The Director leads Network Operations Safety, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Business Continuity, and Physical Security programs. This role oversees Safety Management System (SMS) processes, regulatory compliance, operational risk management, and emergency preparedness to ensure the safety, security, and resilience of Network Operations.
The Director leads a team of professionals responsible for identifying hazards, assessing risks, implementing mitigations, and monitoring effectiveness. Serving as a key liaison with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other regulatory stakeholders, the Director oversees regulatory inquiries, investigations, disclosures, and compliance commitments. The role partners with operational leaders to integrate safety, human factors, and risk-based decision-making into daily operations and organizational changes.
Key Responsibilities
The Director leads Network Operations Safety, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Business Continuity, and Physical Security programs. This role oversees Safety Management System (SMS) processes, regulatory compliance, operational risk management, and emergency preparedness to ensure the safety, security, and resilience of Network Operations.
The Director leads a team of professionals responsible for identifying hazards, assessing risks, implementing mitigations, and monitoring effectiveness. Serving as a key liaison with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other regulatory stakeholders, the Director oversees regulatory inquiries, investigations, disclosures, and compliance commitments. The role partners with operational leaders to integrate safety, human factors, and risk-based decision-making into daily operations and organizational changes.
- Lead Network Operations safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, business continuity, and physical security programs.
- Oversee Safety Risk Management (SRM) and Safety Assurance processes, including hazard identification, risk assessments, audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, Operations Specifications, company manuals, and regulatory commitments.
- Serve as a primary liaison with the FAA and other regulatory agencies, overseeing inspections, investigations, voluntary disclosures, and corrective action plans.
- Direct risk-based audits, compliance assessments, safety performance monitoring, and special emphasis reviews to identify systemic risks and improvement opportunities.
- Oversee business continuity and emergency preparedness programs, including alternate operating facilities, operational recovery plans, exercises, and emergency response readiness.
- Direct physical security programs, including facility access controls, visitor management, security personnel procedures, incident response, and security risk assessments.
- Integrate human factors and safety risk management principles into operational procedures, technology implementations, automation, and organizational changes.
- Establish safety performance metrics, monitor mitigation effectiveness, and provide leadership with actionable insights into operational and regulatory risks.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including Airport Operations, Flight Operations, Inflight, Technical Operations, Corporate Safety, FAA, IOSA, and Department of Defense representatives.
- Lead, develop, and mentor a team of safety, compliance, quality assurance, and security professionals while fostering a proactive safety culture.
Qualifications
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree in aviation, safety, engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
- FAA Aircraft Dispatcher or Commercial Pilot Certificate.
- Five or more years of leadership experience in airline operations, safety, or regulatory compliance.
- Five or more years of experience in Flight Operations, Dispatch, Load Planning, Safety, Airport Operations, or related airline functions.
- Ten or more years of combined experience in aviation operations, safety, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance.
- Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations, FAA guidance, Operations Specifications, SMS principles, and aviation quality assurance requirements.
- Demonstrated experience working directly with the FAA on regulatory oversight, audits, investigations, or compliance matters.
- Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and decision-making skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
- Experience managing operational risks, implementing corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and related business tools.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
- Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications.
- Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.
- Travel expectation: 20%
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
- Master's degree in aviation, safety, engineering, business, or related discipline.
- Professional certification in safety, quality assurance, auditing, security, or business continuity.
- Knowledge of ICAO standards, IOSA requirements, and Department of Defense aviation safety and quality standards.
- Experience overseeing business continuity, emergency preparedness, physical security, or alternate operational facilities.
- Experience applying human factors, safety analytics, and risk management principles to operational changes and emerging technologies.
- Demonstrated understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and efficient leverage of AI to support research, analysis, content creation, and problem solving. Application of critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs, while adhering to organizational policies for responsible AI use, data privacy, and security.
The base pay range for this role is $159,790.00 to $207,998.00.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.
You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.
United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact JobAccommodations@united.com
Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together.
Description
Our Network Operations team works around the clock running United’s global operation, safely, reliably and efficiently. From dispatching and routing our fleet to coordinating with maintenance line planning and crew scheduling, this team makes caring connections with our internal customers and ultimately, United’s customers. From pushback to landing, the Network Operations team is the eyes and ears on the ground no matter where in the world your United flight takes you.
Job Overview
The Director leads Network Operations Safety, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Business Continuity, and Physical Security programs. This role oversees Safety Management System (SMS) processes, regulatory compliance, operational risk management, and emergency preparedness to ensure the safety, security, and resilience of Network Operations.
The Director leads a team of professionals responsible for identifying hazards, assessing risks, implementing mitigations, and monitoring effectiveness. Serving as a key liaison with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other regulatory stakeholders, the Director oversees regulatory inquiries, investigations, disclosures, and compliance commitments. The role partners with operational leaders to integrate safety, human factors, and risk-based decision-making into daily operations and organizational changes.
Key Responsibilities
The Director leads Network Operations Safety, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Business Continuity, and Physical Security programs. This role oversees Safety Management System (SMS) processes, regulatory compliance, operational risk management, and emergency preparedness to ensure the safety, security, and resilience of Network Operations.
The Director leads a team of professionals responsible for identifying hazards, assessing risks, implementing mitigations, and monitoring effectiveness. Serving as a key liaison with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other regulatory stakeholders, the Director oversees regulatory inquiries, investigations, disclosures, and compliance commitments. The role partners with operational leaders to integrate safety, human factors, and risk-based decision-making into daily operations and organizational changes.
- Lead Network Operations safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, business continuity, and physical security programs.
- Oversee Safety Risk Management (SRM) and Safety Assurance processes, including hazard identification, risk assessments, audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, Operations Specifications, company manuals, and regulatory commitments.
- Serve as a primary liaison with the FAA and other regulatory agencies, overseeing inspections, investigations, voluntary disclosures, and corrective action plans.
- Direct risk-based audits, compliance assessments, safety performance monitoring, and special emphasis reviews to identify systemic risks and improvement opportunities.
- Oversee business continuity and emergency preparedness programs, including alternate operating facilities, operational recovery plans, exercises, and emergency response readiness.
- Direct physical security programs, including facility access controls, visitor management, security personnel procedures, incident response, and security risk assessments.
- Integrate human factors and safety risk management principles into operational procedures, technology implementations, automation, and organizational changes.
- Establish safety performance metrics, monitor mitigation effectiveness, and provide leadership with actionable insights into operational and regulatory risks.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including Airport Operations, Flight Operations, Inflight, Technical Operations, Corporate Safety, FAA, IOSA, and Department of Defense representatives.
- Lead, develop, and mentor a team of safety, compliance, quality assurance, and security professionals while fostering a proactive safety culture.
Qualifications
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree in aviation, safety, engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
- FAA Aircraft Dispatcher or Commercial Pilot Certificate.
- Five or more years of leadership experience in airline operations, safety, or regulatory compliance.
- Five or more years of experience in Flight Operations, Dispatch, Load Planning, Safety, Airport Operations, or related airline functions.
- Ten or more years of combined experience in aviation operations, safety, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance.
- Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations, FAA guidance, Operations Specifications, SMS principles, and aviation quality assurance requirements.
- Demonstrated experience working directly with the FAA on regulatory oversight, audits, investigations, or compliance matters.
- Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and decision-making skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
- Experience managing operational risks, implementing corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and related business tools.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
- Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications.
- Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.
- Travel expectation: 20%
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
- Master's degree in aviation, safety, engineering, business, or related discipline.
- Professional certification in safety, quality assurance, auditing, security, or business continuity.
- Knowledge of ICAO standards, IOSA requirements, and Department of Defense aviation safety and quality standards.
- Experience overseeing business continuity, emergency preparedness, physical security, or alternate operational facilities.
- Experience applying human factors, safety analytics, and risk management principles to operational changes and emerging technologies.
- Demonstrated understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and efficient leverage of AI to support research, analysis, content creation, and problem solving. Application of critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs, while adhering to organizational policies for responsible AI use, data privacy, and security.
The base pay range for this role is $159,790.00 to $207,998.00.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.
You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.
United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact JobAccommodations@united.com
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Technology & Software
- Banking & Financial Services
- Medical Devices
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in regulatory operations specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, regulatory affairs, or a related field
- Experience with regulatory submissions such as INDs, NDAs, BLAs, or 510(k)s
- Proficiency with electronic document management and submission publishing systems
- Knowledge of FDA regulations, ICH guidelines, or applicable industry standards
- Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) from RAPS preferred for senior roles
- Strong attention to detail with demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent submissions
Tips for Your Regulatory Operations Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to submission types
Hiring managers scan for the specific submission types you've handled, such as INDs, NDAs, 510(k)s, or PMA filings. Call these out explicitly in your work history rather than burying them under general compliance language.
Highlight your document management tools
Regulatory operations roles almost always require hands-on experience with electronic document management systems. Name the specific platforms you've used in your resume's skills section so recruiters can verify your fit at a glance.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists regulatory operations specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by industry to sharpen your search
Regulatory operations roles differ significantly between pharma, medical devices, and financial services. Focusing your search on the industry where your submission or compliance experience lives will surface openings where your background directly maps to what the employer needs.
Prepare a submission example for interviews
Interviewers frequently ask you to walk through a real submission or regulatory filing you managed end to end. Having a concise, accurate account ready, covering your role, the agency involved, and how you handled any deficiencies, will set you apart from candidates who answer only in generalities.
Negotiate using total compensation context
Regulatory operations specialists often receive bonuses tied to product approval milestones. When you receive an offer, ask how bonus targets are structured and what the approval or filing cadence looks like so you can evaluate the full package accurately.
Regulatory Operations Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most regulatory operations specialists?
Coloplast, Oscar Management Corporation, and Airwallex are hiring the most regulatory operations specialists right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical device companies, and large financial institutions consistently post the highest volumes of these roles.
How many regulatory operations specialist jobs are remote?
About 70% of regulatory operations specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability varying by industry and seniority level. Roles focused on regulatory document management, publishing, and submissions tracking tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions requiring on-site access to lab systems or regulated manufacturing environments are more likely to require in-person presence.
How do you become a regulatory operations specialist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in a life sciences, pharmacy, or regulatory affairs field, then gain hands-on experience through entry-level quality, compliance, or regulatory coordinator roles. Build familiarity with submission types relevant to your target industry, learn the document management systems commonly used in that sector, and pursue a Regulatory Affairs Certification to strengthen your candidacy for mid-level and senior positions.
Can you get a regulatory operations specialist job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level regulatory operations specialist roles exist, particularly at contract research organizations and smaller biotech or medtech companies that need help with document coordination and submission tracking. Highlighting coursework in regulatory science, any internship exposure to quality systems, and a working knowledge of FDA or ICH guidelines will strengthen an application even without direct full-time experience.
What does the regulatory operations specialist interview process look like?
Most interview processes include an initial screening call focused on your regulatory background and submission experience, followed by one or two technical rounds where you may be asked to walk through a specific filing or describe how you manage a document control workflow. A hiring panel or final round with cross-functional stakeholders from quality, clinical, or medical affairs is common at larger organizations, and some employers include a short written or practical exercise.
Where can I find and apply to regulatory operations specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to regulatory operations specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry background and submission experience, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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