Regulatory Affairs Managers
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
Median pay: $141,900/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +4.5% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 106,700 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Develop regulatory strategies and implementation plans for the preparation and submission of new products.
• Review all regulatory agency submission materials to ensure timeliness, accuracy, comprehensiveness, or compliance with regulatory standards.
• Direct the preparation and submission of regulatory agency applications, reports, or correspondence.
• Investigate product complaints and prepare documentation and submissions to appropriate regulatory agencies as necessary.
• Provide responses to regulatory agencies regarding product information or issues.
• Represent organizations before domestic or international regulatory agencies on major policy matters or decisions regarding company products.
• Provide regulatory guidance to departments or development project teams regarding design, development, evaluation, or marketing of products.
• Manage activities such as audits, regulatory agency inspections, or product recalls.
What's the median pay for Regulatory Affairs Managers?
The median pay for Regulatory Affairs Managers is $141,900 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Regulatory Affairs Managers?
Employment for Regulatory Affairs Managers is projected to change +4.5% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Regulatory Affairs Managers?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Regulatory Affairs Managers?
About 106,700 openings per year, on average, over the decade.