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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$109K - $164K *

Drive advanced digital forensics and incident response initiatives while mentoring a skilled engineering team. Leverage deep technical knowledge to enhance operational capabilities and ensure exceptio...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $113K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring regulatory compliance and supplier quality. This role involves managing supplier audits, maintaining quality agreements, and collaborating across departments t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$98K - $113K *

Empower supplier management and internal audit processes to ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support supplier qualification and maint...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $121K *

Accelerate your career by providing high-touch IT support to executives, ensuring seamless technology experiences. Collaborate with leadership to proactively resolve issues and enhance operational eff...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $219K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supplier quality, ensuring robust standards for electronics manufacturing and consistent product reliability across high-volume production processes...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$98K - $164K *

Unlock packaging compliance excellence by leading cross-functional strategies to ensure global adherence to evolving regulations. Drive sustainability initiatives while championing innovative solution...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$174K - $199K *

Transform drug product development by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality formulations and processes for clinical studies, while driving strategic decision-making...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $111K *

Unlock potential by driving sales growth and expanding profit margins in the Northeast. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders while achieving sales targets in the food and beverage sector...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $111K *

Innovate sales strategies to drive growth and profitability in the Northeast region. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, achieve sales targets, and support account expansion in the food...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $111K *

Drive sales growth by building relationships and expanding customer accounts in the Northeast. Leverage filtration expertise in food and beverage processing to achieve revenue targets and support prof...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $111K *

Accelerate progress at driving sales growth and expanding profit margins through strategic customer relationships and account management in the food and beverage sector, focusing on filtration solutio...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $111K *

Champion sales growth and profit expansion in the Northeast by building strong customer relationships, achieving targets, and driving new product sales in the food and beverage sector...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $111K *

Champion sales growth and profit expansion by building relationships with key stakeholders in the food and beverage industry. Drive new product sales and achieve revenue targets while managing custome...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $111K *

Drive sales growth and enhance profit margins by building strong relationships with key stakeholders in the food and beverage industry, focusing on filtration solutions and achieving revenue targets a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $111K *

Drive sales growth and enhance profit margins by building relationships with key stakeholders in the food and beverage sector. Leverage filtration expertise to achieve sales targets and expand custome...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$69K - $128K *

Empower procurement excellence by executing key activities for defense and aerospace programs, including supplier selection, pricing analysis, and purchase order management while ensuring compliance w...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $103K *

Drive reliability initiatives by leading maintenance programs, managing projects, and enhancing process improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety and compliance while opti...

Windsor, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$136K - $190K *

Create innovative mechanical designs for custom robotics configurations, collaborating with engineers to iterate and validate designs through simulation and physical testing, ensuring optimal performa...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Shape regulatory strategies by leveraging your expertise in US hematology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and successful product submissions while engaging with health au...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead regional regulatory strategies for US Hematology products, ensuring compliance with FDA requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful submissions and health authority...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining and optimizing laboratory instruments. You'll perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the reliability of critical analytical equip...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $160K *

Elevate critical facility operations by providing technical leadership in electrical commissioning. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective testing and validation of complex electrical systems whil...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading compliance assurance initiatives that enhance the reliability of the North American electric grid. Collaborate with industry stakeholders to develop and implement risk...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$121K - $194K *

Join us to deploy and support advanced robotics systems in life sciences, enhancing production efficiency and reliability. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive innovation in manufacturing while man...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$146K - $220K *

Lead automation and controls initiatives in a pharmaceutical setting, driving engineering projects and ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory standards. Enhance operational efficiency while mento...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 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.