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Regulatory Affairs Manager

Mid-level

Also known as: CMC Director (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls Director), CMC Regulatory Affairs Manager (Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls Regulatory Affairs Manager), Compliance Director, Global RA Director (Global Regulatory Affairs Director)

General ManagementBachelor's Degree

Job Description

As a Regulatory Affairs Manager, you make sure an organization's operations follow all rules and standards. You'll spend your days planning and directing how products or services meet legal requirements, often communicating through email, phone calls, and face-to-face team meetings. This job involves a lot of sitting, reading complex documents, writing reports, and using critical thinking to monitor compliance. It's a great fit if you're highly accurate, enjoy detailed work, and thrive collaborating with others.
Regulatory AffairsComplianceQuality ManagementProduct RegulationBusinessManagementOperationsLeadership

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies
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In-demand software
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Job Outlook 2025-2035

Bright Outlook

O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade · has a large number of job openings.

Projected growth

+4.9%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

100,900

per year (US)

Jobs today

1,338,800

in 2025 → 1,404,400 (2035)

Typical entry education

Bachelor's degree

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
Moderate
Time spent sitting
High
Working outdoors
Low
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
Low
Level of competition
Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This career has a stable outlook with rapid growth projected through 2035, adding new jobs. You can expect about 100,900 job openings each year. The median annual wage is around $141,900, making it a well-paying role with numerous opportunities.

Career ladder

Often before this role

  • Regulatory Affairs Specialist
  • Compliance Analyst
  • Quality Assurance Specialist

Where it can lead

  • Director of Regulatory Affairs
  • Vice President of Compliance
  • Head of Regulatory Affairs

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will increasingly automate routine tasks for Regulatory Affairs Managers, such as document analysis, compliance checks, and data extraction, significantly streamlining submission processes and improving data accuracy. This shift will elevate the role, requiring managers to focus more on strategic interpretation, complex risk assessment, and overseeing AI-driven systems, thus demanding new skills in data literacy and ethical AI application.

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Salary

$141,900

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

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