Regulatory Affairs Specialists
Coordinate and document internal regulatory processes, such as internal audits, inspections, license renewals, or registrations. May compile and prepare materials for submission to regulatory agencies.
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Salary Information
Regulatory Affairs Specialists: $78,420 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Obtain documentation to authorize activities. | General |
| Prepare regulatory or compliance documentation. | General |
| Explain regulations, policies, or procedures. | General |
| Examine product information to ensure compliance with regulations. | General |
| Advise others on legal or regulatory compliance matters. | General |
| Train personnel in organizational or compliance procedures. | General |
| Examine financial records or processes. | General |
| Correspond with customers to answer questions or resolve complaints. | General |
| Establish organizational guidelines or policies. | General |
| Prepare financial documents. | General |
| Oversee business processes. | General |
| Compile technical information or documentation. | General |
| Investigate system, equipment, or product failures. | General |
| Recommend changes or corrective procedures. | General |
| Coordinate regulatory documentation activities. | Management |
| Maintain data in information systems or databases. | Maintenance |
| Update knowledge of legal or regulatory environments. | Maintenance |
| Monitor business indicators. | Maintenance |
| Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations. | Maintenance |
| Evaluate applicable laws and regulations to determine impact on organizational activities. | Analysis |
| Analyze environmental regulations to ensure organizational compliance. | Analysis |
| Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems. | Analysis |
| Communicate with government agencies. | Communication |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Microsoft Dynamics | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Microsoft Visio | Process mapping and design software |
| Microsoft Visual Basic | Development environment software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Analyse-it | Analytical or scientific software |
| Atrion Intelligent Authoring | Document management software |
| Fund accounting software | Accounting software |
| Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS | Medical software |
| Human resource management software HRMS | Human resources software |
| Integrated development environment IDE software | Development environment software |
| LexisNexis | Information retrieval or search software |
| McAfee | Transaction security and virus protection software |
| Medical procedure coding software | Medical software |
| NortonLifeLock cybersecurity software | Transaction security and virus protection software |
| Statistical software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Tax software | Accounting software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Microsoft SQL Server | Data base user interface and query software |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
| Yardi software | Data base user interface and query software |
| DataVision | Data base reporting software |
| FileMaker Pro | Data base user interface and query software |
| MicroStrategy | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| Qlik Tech QlikView | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| Relational database management software | Data base management system software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Accredited Health Care Fraud Investigator | National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association | Not Available |
| Associate in Regulation and Compliance | The Institutes | Not Available |
| Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector | EnviroCert International, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified IRB Professional | Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research | Not Available |
| Certified Professional IACUC Administrator | Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research | Not Available |
| Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality | EnviroCert International, Inc. | Not Available |
| National Green Infrastructure Certified Practitioner | EnviroCert International, Inc. | Not Available |
| Qualified Stormwater Manager | EnviroCert International, Inc. | Not Available |
| Regulatory Affairs Certification | Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society | Not Available |
| The Certified Information Privacy Professional | International Association of Privacy Professionals | Not Available |