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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Transform your career by leading interdisciplinary teams in environmental permitting, providing strategic guidance on regulatory compliance, and mentoring junior staff to drive innovative solutions fo...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming complex customer implementations into streamlined, valuable outcomes. Shape delivery standards, coach colleagues, and ensure executive success through strategic account...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$146K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading automation controls in a pharmaceutical setting. Drive engineering projects, ensure compliance with GMP standards, and enhance operational efficiency across critical facili...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance for Crop Protection products. Lead regulatory strategies, manage submissions, and collaborate across departments to navigate complex regulations in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $143K *

Champion compliance excellence by conducting audits, educating stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to health care regulations. Collaborate across departments to mitigate risks and enhance reimburseme...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $185K *

Optimize supplier quality management by developing evaluation systems, ensuring compliance, and driving corrective actions. Collaborate with suppliers to enhance product quality and maintain performan...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Champion automation solutions by leveraging expertise in software and control systems. Collaborate with sales and customers to drive product strategy, deliver training, and support complex automation...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$62K - $110K *

Optimize production processes by leading scientific investigations, analyzing data trends, and implementing corrective actions to enhance product quality and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$69K - $99K *

Grow your career with us to support clinical trial execution, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while collaborating with teams to drive innovative medicines from concept to reality...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$92K - $122K *

Empower cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards while optimizing operational processes and controls, promoting best practices across the organization for enhanced supervi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Champion regulatory strategies for innovative natural products, ensuring compliance and safety across global markets. Engage with authorities and industry leaders to secure approvals and drive scienti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance and quality excellence in a dynamic GMP environment. Oversee Quality Management System activities, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives wh...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$81K - $105K *

Manage and enhance Quality Assurance processes, ensuring compliance and effectiveness across departments, while supporting continuous improvement and regulatory adherence within the organization...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$122K - $212K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead health care compliance initiatives, ensuring alignment with regulations and corporate integrity. Collaborate with business partners to drive compliant growth and enhanc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Partner with us to enhance pharmaceutical manufacturing operations by evaluating and optimizing GMP-regulated environments. Leverage your expertise to drive compliance, productivity, and operational e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by enhancing GMP operations in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify performance gaps and implement solutions that drive compliance, qualit...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $135K *

Drive clinical excellence by providing technical support and training for O-Arm Imaging & Navigation products. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance surgical precision and improve patie...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $217K *

Shape operational excellence by leading the Assembly and Packaging Process team, ensuring compliance, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a high-performing culture in a dynamic bio/pharmaceu...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing surgical precision and patient outcomes. As a Senior Radiology Clinical Specialist, you'll provide vital clinical and technical support for O-Arm Imaging & Na...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $135K *

Empower healthcare innovation by providing clinical and technical support for O-Arm Imaging & Navigation products. Collaborate with surgeons and hospital staff to enhance surgical precision and improv...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $135K *

Serve as a vital resource in providing clinical and technical support for O-Arm Imaging & Navigation products, enhancing surgical precision and customer satisfaction through training, troubleshooting...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $109K *

Champion quality and compliance by investigating deviations, driving corrective actions, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure timely resolution and adherence to regulatory standards in a dyn...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$114K - $210K *

Manage the development of regulatory documents for global submissions, ensuring compliance with ICH guidelines and corporate objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project timelin...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $125K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of DoD Program Management contracting. Utilize your expertise to enhance procurement efficiency and advise government stakeholders on strategic contract managemen...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Champion compliance and oversight in clinical research regulatory activities, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations. Collaborate with diverse teams to facilitate efficient workflows and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.