Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist Jobs

Explore senior regulatory affairs specialist jobs with organizations seeking experienced professionals to guide products through complex regulatory requirements. These roles combine subject-matter expertise, strategic judgment, and cross-functional leadership to support compliant product development and market access. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more.

What Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialists Do

Senior regulatory affairs specialists interpret regulations and guidance, assess how requirements affect products and business plans, and coordinate regulatory activities across the product lifecycle. Depending on the industry, they may prepare and review submissions, maintain regulatory documentation, support audits and inspections, and communicate with regulatory agencies. They also help teams identify risks early and keep programs aligned with applicable standards.

Common Responsibilities and Skills

Responsibilities vary by employer and sector, but often include developing regulatory strategies, managing submission timelines, reviewing technical and labeling materials, tracking regulatory changes, and advising partners in quality, clinical, research, manufacturing, and commercial teams. Employers may look for strong writing and project-management skills, careful attention to detail, sound judgment, and experience with relevant regulations and submission processes.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Senior regulatory affairs specialists work across fields such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, diagnostics, and other regulated industries. Their experience can lead to opportunities in regulatory strategy, program leadership, regulatory operations, quality, or people management. Scope and job requirements depend on the organization, product type, and markets served.

Find Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist Jobs

Browse senior regulatory affairs specialist opportunities on Ladders to discover vetted roles paying $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities, qualifications, and work arrangements, then focus your search on positions that match your regulatory expertise and career goals.

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$74K - $88K *

Advance compliance and quality in healthcare by leading regulatory initiatives, conducting assessments, and collaborating with clinical leaders to ensure continuous readiness and adherence to accredit...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $121K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives by auditing computer system validations and documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards while managing con...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$78K - $156K *

Transform healthcare by ensuring compliance in medical device reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review and document medical events, driving quality and regulatory excellence in our...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $94K *

Drive regulatory strategies and support submissions across MENA markets, ensuring compliance and timely market access while collaborating with teams and representatives for effective approvals and pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $94K *

Join a team that's responsible for regulatory strategies to secure product approvals across MENA markets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely access while supporting compliance an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$122K - $143K *

Innovate regulatory operations by managing submission preparation and execution, ensuring compliance with FDA and ICH standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to support complex filings and maintain...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Help us shape the future of medical device regulation by providing expert guidance, ensuring compliance, and collaborating across teams to support product development and marketing initiatives in a dy...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Optimize the PARC process by managing advertising material reviews, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and facilitating effective communication among team members to support timely approva...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $176K *

Unlock potential by leading CMC regulatory strategies for biologics, ensuring compliance and collaboration across teams. Drive submissions and post-market activities while enhancing regulatory process...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $176K *

Lead regulatory strategies for biologics, ensuring compliance and collaboration across teams. Drive CMC development, submissions, and post-market activities while enhancing processes and aligning stak...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $184K *

Join a team that's committed to driving innovative regulatory projects, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to secure timely submissions and approvals for products in th...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $176K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team driving global combination product development and regulatory submissions. Collaborate across functions to ensure compliance and support innovative solutions that...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $176K *

Elevate your career by supporting global combination product development and regulatory submissions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive innovation in a fast-paced...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $176K *

Drive global combination product development and regulatory submissions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and support post-market activities in a fast-paced, science-driv...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$67K - $110K *

Drive project management efforts for validation and qualification activities within Quality Control. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely execution and contribute to continuous improvement in a d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing regulatory strategies for medical products, ensuring compliance with FDA standards. Collaborate with teams to navigate the product lifecycle and support submissions for d...

Bethesda, MDRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of medical products by developing regulatory strategies, preparing submissions, and advising on compliance throughout the product lifecycle. Collaborate with expe...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$84K - $99K *

Advance regulatory strategies by collaborating with cross-functional teams to support clinical studies and submissions, ensuring compliance with health authority requirements and maintaining up-to-dat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $195K *

Lead the charge in global regulatory submissions, managing U.S. INDs and ex-U.S. CTAs. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop strategies, ensure compliance, and drive timely approvals in a fast-pac...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $195K *

Join a team that's shaping global regulatory strategies, managing U.S. and ex-U.S. submissions, and ensuring compliance with FDA and EU regulations. Leverage your expertise to drive impactful regulato...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$67K - $115K *

Unlock potential by overseeing regulatory submissions and compliance across multiple countries. Collaborate with project teams to ensure timely approvals and maintain up-to-date knowledge of local reg...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $225K *

Transform the future of regulatory affairs by leading global strategies for IVD and LDT products. Drive compliance, oversee submissions, and guide cross-functional teams to ensure successful product l...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of medical products by serving as a Senior Regulatory SME, guiding the development, submission, and compliance of military drugs, biologics, and medical devices. Collaborate cross-fun...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Support compliance and quality management systems by leading document control, CAPA investigations, and customer complaint resolutions. Collaborate across departments to enhance quality assurance and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $305K *

Champion the global CMC regulatory strategy for a pivotal HCM program, ensuring compliance from Phase 3 through launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build robust regulatory processes and...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a senior regulatory affairs specialist do?question toggle

    A senior regulatory affairs specialist interprets applicable regulations, develops or supports regulatory strategies, coordinates submissions and documentation, and advises cross-functional teams on compliance throughout a product's lifecycle.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for senior regulatory affairs specialist jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly seek relevant regulatory affairs experience, familiarity with regulations for the applicable industry and markets, strong written communication, project-management ability, and a related degree. Specific requirements vary by role and product area.

  • Which industries hire senior regulatory affairs specialists?question toggle

    Common employers include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and diagnostics companies, as well as other organizations that develop or manage regulated products.

  • How much do senior regulatory affairs specialist jobs pay?question toggle

    Pay varies by employer, location, industry, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

  • What career paths can follow a senior regulatory affairs specialist role?question toggle

    Experienced specialists may advance into regulatory strategy, regulatory program or operations leadership, management, or related quality and compliance roles, depending on their background and the employer.