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Remote regulatory affairs assistant jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed teams in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biotechnology, and consumer products. Employers hiring remotely right now include Parexel, Pace Analytical Services, and Insmed Incorporated. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are seeking an articulate, thorough and highly organized individual who is results driven with a passion for risk mitigation. The Director of PBM Compliance and Regulatory Affairs will be a critical leader of Rightway's Compliance team. As a strategic member of the team, you will guide the integration of compliance obligations into the organization's operational, contractual, data, technology, and client-facing processes. You will provide leadership and oversight to promote continuous regulatory readiness, strengthen risk management practices, establish and maintain effective compliance controls, validate compliance through evidence-based reviews, and foster a proactive culture of compliance within a complex and rapidly evolving regulatory environment.
This role is instrumental in establishing a best in class compliance department and have the tactical skills to execute on the departmental needs through system integration, policy establishment and results monitoring.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Perform federal and state regulatory research proactively anticipate business needs and requirements, identify and communicate potential risks/needs to key stakeholders, develop policies and procedures as well as strategic plans to mitigate risks and address needs
- Specific to business registration and licensure requirements, routinely conduct and monitor state and federal regulations, in addition, prepare, file and manage business registrations and licenses including the submission of required reporting
- Partner with department leads to ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, pharmacy compliance activities and PBM compliance initiatives across the business; develop and maintain department approved regulatory and legislative compliance plan; create, implement, and maintain effective internal controls including policies and procedures
- Partner with department leads to ensure terms and conditions within vendor and client contracts as well as other pertinent agreements comply with applicable state and federal regulations
- Track, monitor and communicate across departments i) policies and procedures; ii) performance and reporting requirements; and iii) key metrics
- Participate as compliance subject matter expert on all mandated projects and escalated matters; achieve business operational compliance with all related measures relative to PBM accreditation initiatives
- Maintain an understanding and knowledge of regulatory affairs in all applicable jurisdictions and regulatory environments; lead and facilitate the development of company positions as well as internal and external responses related to pending regulatory initiatives
- Develop and implement training and communication plans; manage and lead scheduled and ad-hoc compliance projects; provide and deliver compliance consultation services to all departments
- Provide strategic compliance leadership and guidance to Rightway clients and business partners, fostering a culture of compliance, regulatory accountability, and operational excellence.
- Promote continuous improvement of regulatory programs and initiatives by identifying opportunities for improvement; work with key stakeholders across departments to design and implement regulatory process improvement programs and initiatives; and develop recommendations
- Conduct, direct, lead and facilitate all activities related to Internal and External (Regulatory and Client) audits and responses to findings
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of compliance professionals and people leaders through coaching,performance management, succession planning, and talent development.
WHO YOU ARE:
- Education level: Bachelor's Degree Required (Preferred: Master's Degree) and JD (Juris Doctorate) degree or equivalent combination of practical experience
- Work experience: Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience in the healthcare industry with PBM industry experience preferred
- Important characteristics of ideal candidate: Detail-oriented, analytical, intellectually curious, good listener, empathetic, ability to challenge status quo, values exemplar
- Specific skills needed for job: Solid communication, research and organizational skills, ability to lead projects and influence others even without direct reporting line ownership
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, fluid environment
- Advanced computer and Windows skills required
COMPENSATION: $185,000 - $220,000 annually, in addition to bonus and equity
Compensation offered will be determined by geographic location, experience, and qualifications.
CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS NOTICE
In response to ongoing and industry-wide fraudulent recruitment activities (i.e., job scams), Rightway wants to inform potential candidates that we will only contact them from the @rightwayhealthcare.com email domain. We will never ask for bank details or deposits of any kind as a condition of employment.
ABOUT RIGHTWAY:
Rightway is on a mission to harmonize healthcare for everyone, everywhere. Our products guide patients to the best care and medications by inserting clinicians and pharmacists into a patient's care journey through a modern, mobile app. Rightway is a front door to healthcare, giving patients the tools they need along with on-demand access to Rightway health guides, human experts that answer their questions and manage the frustrating parts of healthcare for them.
Since its founding in 2017, Rightway has raised over $300mm from investors including Khosla Ventures, Thrive Capital, Francisco Partners, and Tiger Global. We're headquartered in New York City, with satellite offices in Denver and Dallas. Our clients rely on us to transform the healthcare experience, improve outcomes for their teams, and decrease their healthcare costs.
HOW WE LIVE OUR VALUES TO OUR TEAMMATES:
We're seeking those with passion for healthcare and relentless devotion to our goal. We need team members that embody our core values:
1) We are human, first
Our humanity binds us together. We bring the same empathetic approach to every individual we engage with, whether it be our members, our clients, or each other. We are all worthy of respect and understanding and we engage in our interactions with care and intention. We honor our stories. We listen to—and hear—each other, we celebrate our differences and similarities, we are present for each other, and we strive for mutual understanding.
2) We redefine what is possible
We always look beyond the obstacles in front of us to imagine new solutions. We approach our work with inspiration from other industries, other leaders, and other challenges. We use ingenuity and resourcefulness when faced with tough problems.
3) We debate then commit
We believe that a spirit of open discourse is part of a healthy culture. We understand and appreciate different perspectives and we challenge our assumptions. When working toward a decision or a new solution, we actively listen to one another, approach it with a "yes, and" mentality, and assume positive intent. Once a decision is made, we align and champion it as one team.
4) We cultivate grit
Changing healthcare doesn't happen overnight. We reflect and learn from challenges and approach the future with a determination to strive for better. In the face of daunting situations, we value persistence. We embrace failure as a stepping stone to future success. On this journey, we seek to act with guts, resilience, initiative, and tenacity.
5) We seek to delight
Healthcare is complicated and personal. We work tirelessly to meet the goals of our clients while also delivering the best experience to our members. We recognize that no matter the role or team, we each play a crucial part in our members' care and take that responsibility seriously. When faced with an obstacle, we are kind, respectful, and solution-oriented in our approach. We hold ourselves accountable to our clients and our members' success.
Rightway is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that believes in the strength of diverse thought, beliefs, backgrounds, and education. We foster an inclusive culture where differences are celebrated to drive the best business decisions possible. We do not discriminate on any basis protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, need, and performance.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are seeking an articulate, thorough and highly organized individual who is results driven with a passion for risk mitigation. The Director of PBM Compliance and Regulatory Affairs will be a critical leader of Rightway's Compliance team. As a strategic member of the team, you will guide the integration of compliance obligations into the organization's operational, contractual, data, technology, and client-facing processes. You will provide leadership and oversight to promote continuous regulatory readiness, strengthen risk management practices, establish and maintain effective compliance controls, validate compliance through evidence-based reviews, and foster a proactive culture of compliance within a complex and rapidly evolving regulatory environment.
This role is instrumental in establishing a best in class compliance department and have the tactical skills to execute on the departmental needs through system integration, policy establishment and results monitoring.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Perform federal and state regulatory research proactively anticipate business needs and requirements, identify and communicate potential risks/needs to key stakeholders, develop policies and procedures as well as strategic plans to mitigate risks and address needs
- Specific to business registration and licensure requirements, routinely conduct and monitor state and federal regulations, in addition, prepare, file and manage business registrations and licenses including the submission of required reporting
- Partner with department leads to ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, pharmacy compliance activities and PBM compliance initiatives across the business; develop and maintain department approved regulatory and legislative compliance plan; create, implement, and maintain effective internal controls including policies and procedures
- Partner with department leads to ensure terms and conditions within vendor and client contracts as well as other pertinent agreements comply with applicable state and federal regulations
- Track, monitor and communicate across departments i) policies and procedures; ii) performance and reporting requirements; and iii) key metrics
- Participate as compliance subject matter expert on all mandated projects and escalated matters; achieve business operational compliance with all related measures relative to PBM accreditation initiatives
- Maintain an understanding and knowledge of regulatory affairs in all applicable jurisdictions and regulatory environments; lead and facilitate the development of company positions as well as internal and external responses related to pending regulatory initiatives
- Develop and implement training and communication plans; manage and lead scheduled and ad-hoc compliance projects; provide and deliver compliance consultation services to all departments
- Provide strategic compliance leadership and guidance to Rightway clients and business partners, fostering a culture of compliance, regulatory accountability, and operational excellence.
- Promote continuous improvement of regulatory programs and initiatives by identifying opportunities for improvement; work with key stakeholders across departments to design and implement regulatory process improvement programs and initiatives; and develop recommendations
- Conduct, direct, lead and facilitate all activities related to Internal and External (Regulatory and Client) audits and responses to findings
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of compliance professionals and people leaders through coaching,performance management, succession planning, and talent development.
WHO YOU ARE:
- Education level: Bachelor's Degree Required (Preferred: Master's Degree) and JD (Juris Doctorate) degree or equivalent combination of practical experience
- Work experience: Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience in the healthcare industry with PBM industry experience preferred
- Important characteristics of ideal candidate: Detail-oriented, analytical, intellectually curious, good listener, empathetic, ability to challenge status quo, values exemplar
- Specific skills needed for job: Solid communication, research and organizational skills, ability to lead projects and influence others even without direct reporting line ownership
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, fluid environment
- Advanced computer and Windows skills required
COMPENSATION: $185,000 - $220,000 annually, in addition to bonus and equity
Compensation offered will be determined by geographic location, experience, and qualifications.
CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS NOTICE
In response to ongoing and industry-wide fraudulent recruitment activities (i.e., job scams), Rightway wants to inform potential candidates that we will only contact them from the @rightwayhealthcare.com email domain. We will never ask for bank details or deposits of any kind as a condition of employment.
ABOUT RIGHTWAY:
Rightway is on a mission to harmonize healthcare for everyone, everywhere. Our products guide patients to the best care and medications by inserting clinicians and pharmacists into a patient's care journey through a modern, mobile app. Rightway is a front door to healthcare, giving patients the tools they need along with on-demand access to Rightway health guides, human experts that answer their questions and manage the frustrating parts of healthcare for them.
Since its founding in 2017, Rightway has raised over $300mm from investors including Khosla Ventures, Thrive Capital, Francisco Partners, and Tiger Global. We're headquartered in New York City, with satellite offices in Denver and Dallas. Our clients rely on us to transform the healthcare experience, improve outcomes for their teams, and decrease their healthcare costs.
HOW WE LIVE OUR VALUES TO OUR TEAMMATES:
We're seeking those with passion for healthcare and relentless devotion to our goal. We need team members that embody our core values:
1) We are human, first
Our humanity binds us together. We bring the same empathetic approach to every individual we engage with, whether it be our members, our clients, or each other. We are all worthy of respect and understanding and we engage in our interactions with care and intention. We honor our stories. We listen to—and hear—each other, we celebrate our differences and similarities, we are present for each other, and we strive for mutual understanding.
2) We redefine what is possible
We always look beyond the obstacles in front of us to imagine new solutions. We approach our work with inspiration from other industries, other leaders, and other challenges. We use ingenuity and resourcefulness when faced with tough problems.
3) We debate then commit
We believe that a spirit of open discourse is part of a healthy culture. We understand and appreciate different perspectives and we challenge our assumptions. When working toward a decision or a new solution, we actively listen to one another, approach it with a "yes, and" mentality, and assume positive intent. Once a decision is made, we align and champion it as one team.
4) We cultivate grit
Changing healthcare doesn't happen overnight. We reflect and learn from challenges and approach the future with a determination to strive for better. In the face of daunting situations, we value persistence. We embrace failure as a stepping stone to future success. On this journey, we seek to act with guts, resilience, initiative, and tenacity.
5) We seek to delight
Healthcare is complicated and personal. We work tirelessly to meet the goals of our clients while also delivering the best experience to our members. We recognize that no matter the role or team, we each play a crucial part in our members' care and take that responsibility seriously. When faced with an obstacle, we are kind, respectful, and solution-oriented in our approach. We hold ourselves accountable to our clients and our members' success.
Rightway is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that believes in the strength of diverse thought, beliefs, backgrounds, and education. We foster an inclusive culture where differences are celebrated to drive the best business decisions possible. We do not discriminate on any basis protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, need, and performance.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Medical Devices
- Banking & Financial Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote regulatory affairs assistant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, chemistry, biology, or a related field
- Experience maintaining regulatory document management systems such as Veeva Vault or Documentum
- Familiarity with FDA submission types including 510(k), IND, NDA, or BLA filings
- Strong attention to detail for reviewing and formatting regulatory documents and dossiers
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, for document preparation and tracking
- Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices and regulatory compliance standards
Tips for Your Remote Regulatory Affairs Assistant Job Search
Demonstrate async communication in your application
Remote regulatory affairs assistants spend most of their day writing, not talking. Show employers you can communicate clearly in writing by crafting a cover letter that walks through a regulatory task you managed, with no ambiguity and no need for follow-up questions.
Highlight your document management tools experience
Remote regulatory teams rely on platforms like Veeva Vault, MasterControl, and eCTD submission software to coordinate compliance work. Name the specific systems you've used in your resume so remote hiring managers can immediately confirm you can operate without an in-person orientation.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote regulatory affairs assistant openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly. Applying in the first few days of a posting increases your visibility before the applicant pool grows.
Prepare for asynchronous interview formats
Many remote employers screen regulatory affairs assistant candidates with recorded video questions or written assessments before a live interview. Practice explaining regulatory concepts clearly in writing and on camera, since your first impression will likely be asynchronous, not in real time.
Remote Regulatory Affairs Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote regulatory affairs assistant job?
Target companies with established distributed regulatory teams, such as remote-first biotech firms, contract research organizations, and digital health companies that have already built the infrastructure for remote compliance work. Remote employers screen heavily for written communication skills, comfort with document management systems, and the ability to manage submissions and deadlines without in-person oversight. Certifications in regulatory affairs and demonstrated experience with eCTD formats or FDA submission portals give candidates a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote regulatory affairs assistants?
Companies hiring remote regulatory affairs assistants right now include Parexel, Pace Analytical Services, and Insmed Incorporated, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote openings for this role are concentrated at remote-first pharmaceutical and medical device companies, contract research organizations, and distributed regulatory consulting firms that operate across multiple time zones.
Can you get a remote regulatory affairs assistant job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level regulatory affairs assistant roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal hand-holding. Focus on remote-first biotech startups and regulatory consulting firms that hire junior staff. You can substitute experience with completed regulatory affairs coursework, familiarity with FDA guidance documents, and a portfolio of sample submission documents or regulatory summaries you've prepared.
Do you need a degree for remote regulatory affairs assistant jobs?
Not always, though a degree in life sciences, chemistry, or a related field is a common baseline for this role. Remote employers weigh demonstrated knowledge of regulatory frameworks, hands-on experience with submission software, and strong written communication skills alongside formal education. Candidates who can show they've prepared regulatory documents, navigated agency requirements, or supported a submission process often move forward without a traditional four-year degree.
Which industries hire the most remote regulatory affairs assistants?
Most remote regulatory affairs assistant openings sit in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, and Banking & Financial Services, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire regulatory affairs assistants remotely because their compliance and submission workflows are document-driven and easily managed by distributed teams using shared platforms.
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