Regulatory Affairs Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

SOC: 11-9199.01

Common Job Titles

Compliance DirectorGlobal RA Manager (Global Regulatory Affairs Manager)RA Director (Regulatory Affairs Director)RA Manager (Regulatory Affairs Manager)
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Regulatory Affairs Managers (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

630,980

Wage Distribution by Percentile

MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$68,860
10% of workers earn the following or more$227,590
Workers on average earn$149,890

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • English Language4.6/5
  • Law and Government4.0/5
  • Administration and Management3.7/5
  • Biology3.4/5
  • Education and Training3.1/5
Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

Adobe AcrobatMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordSAP softwareStructured query language SQLTableau

Technology Skills

Adlib ExpressAnalyse-itAris Global RegisterAxway eSubmissionsDatabase softwareDatafarm S-CubedDatafarm a-PulseDatafarm eCTDGatekeeper

Tools & Equipment

Computer laser printersDesktop computersLaptop computersLaser facsimile machinesMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computersPhotocopying equipment