Regulatory Affairs Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship

There are 480+ regulatory affairs positions currently offering visa sponsorship in the United States. The most common visa types for these roles include H-1B, Green Card, TN. Top hiring companies include Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, Dentsply Sirona, & AstraZeneca, among others. Salaries for sponsored positions range from $134K – $192K.

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Overview

Open Jobs480+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type69% On-site
Salary Range$134K – $192K
Top LocationBoston, MA
Most JobsKatalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences

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Revolution Medicines
Intern, Regulatory Affairs
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Revolution Medicines
New 1h ago
Intern, Regulatory Affairs
Revolution Medicines
San Francisco Bay Area
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
$67,000/yr - $81,000/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Jackson Health System
Director of Regulatory Affairs
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Jackson Health System
New 1h ago
Director of Regulatory Affairs
Jackson Health System
Miami, Florida
Compliance & Legal
Healthcare Administration
Compliance & Risk
On-Site
7+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Sharp Services
Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
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Sharp Services
New 1h ago
Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Sharp Services
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Compliance & Legal
Healthcare Administration
Compliance & Risk
On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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The General Hospital Corporation
Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Manager
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The General Hospital Corporation
New 3h ago
Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Manager
The General Hospital Corporation
Boston, Massachusetts
Compliance & Legal
Quality Control
Healthcare Administration
Compliance & Risk
$99,465/yr - $141,804/yr
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Association of American Medical Colleges
Policy and Regulatory Affairs Fellow
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Association of American Medical Colleges
New 4h ago
Policy and Regulatory Affairs Fellow
Association of American Medical Colleges
Washington, Washington DC
Public Health & Informatics
Healthcare Administration
Public Health
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
$26.80/hr
Hybrid
Master's
501-1,000

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How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Regulatory Affairs

Earn the RAC credential from RAPS

The Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) from the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society is the gold standard in the field. Available in three specializations - drugs, devices, and biologics - RAC demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of U.S. and international regulatory frameworks. Holding this credential strengthens both your job competitiveness and the employer's H-1B specialty occupation argument.

Target the Boston-Cambridge and San Francisco biotech hubs

The largest concentrations of pharma and biotech companies are in the Boston-Cambridge corridor and the San Francisco Bay Area, including South San Francisco. Companies in these hubs compete intensely for regulatory affairs talent and are experienced with H-1B sponsorship. The New Jersey pharmaceutical corridor around Princeton and New Brunswick is another major cluster.

Specialize in biologics or combination device regulation

Regulatory professionals with expertise in biologics (BLA submissions), biosimilars (351(k) pathway), or combination products face less competition than those in traditional small-molecule drug regulation. The FDA's regulatory framework for biologics and combination devices is complex and evolving, creating sustained demand for specialists. This specialization can differentiate you from a larger pool of general regulatory affairs candidates.

Leverage international regulatory experience as a global asset

Pharmaceutical companies filing regulatory submissions across multiple markets need professionals who understand EMA, PMDA, TGA, Health Canada, and other regulatory agencies alongside the FDA. If you have experience preparing submissions for non-U.S. regulatory bodies, position this as a strategic asset for global regulatory strategy. Companies pursuing simultaneous multi-market approvals value this cross-border expertise.

Consider contract regulatory affairs positions as an entry strategy

Contract research organizations (CROs) like IQVIA, Parexel, and PPD, as well as regulatory affairs staffing firms, place professionals in pharmaceutical and device companies for specific projects. These positions provide U.S. regulatory experience and industry connections. Some CROs sponsor H-1B visas directly, and strong performance on contract assignments can lead to direct-hire offers from the host company.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do pharmaceutical and biotech companies sponsor regulatory affairs professionals?

Yes, regulatory affairs is a specialized field with strong H-1B sponsorship demand across pharma, biotech, and medical device companies. Positions typically require a bachelor's or master's degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related field, plus knowledge of FDA regulations. Companies like Pfizer, Johnson and Johnson, Roche, AbbVie, Merck, and Medtronic regularly sponsor regulatory affairs specialists and managers.

What makes regulatory affairs a strong field for visa sponsorship?

Regulatory affairs professionals possess specialized knowledge of FDA submission processes (510(k), PMA, NDA, BLA, ANDA), international regulatory frameworks, and clinical development regulations. This expertise is difficult to replace and clearly meets the H-1B specialty occupation standard. The field has a relatively small talent pool compared to demand, particularly for professionals experienced with complex biological products or combination devices.

What degree is needed for regulatory affairs visa sponsorship?

A bachelor's degree in a life science (biology, chemistry, pharmacy, biomedical engineering) is the minimum, and many roles prefer or require a master's degree. Some universities offer specialized Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs or Regulatory Science programs - Johns Hopkins, Northeastern, and University of Southern California are among them. A Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) from RAPS further strengthens your credentials.

Can regulatory affairs experience from outside the U.S. count toward a visa petition?

Yes, experience with international regulatory agencies - EMA (Europe), PMDA (Japan), TGA (Australia), Health Canada, or NMPA (China) - is valuable and can support your H-1B petition. Many pharmaceutical companies need professionals who understand both FDA and international regulatory pathways for global submissions. This cross-border expertise makes you more valuable to multinational employers.

What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Regulatory Affairs jobs?

When a U.S. employer sponsors a foreign worker for a work visa, they are legally required to pay at least the "prevailing wage" — the average wage paid to workers in the same occupation, in the same geographic area, with similar experience. This is set by the Department of Labor to prevent employers from hiring foreign workers at below-market rates. The prevailing wage varies significantly by role, location, and experience level — for example, a regulatory affairs in California will have a different prevailing wage than the same role in a smaller state. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search.

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