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Waukegan, IL

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How much do regulatory affairs opt jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for regulatory affairs opt in the United States is $34.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.36 and $26.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a regulatory affairs opt?

Regulatory Affairs Opt professionals are specialists who ensure that products, such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other health-related items, comply with all regulations and laws governing their development, approval, and marketing. They work closely with regulatory agencies to obtain and maintain product approvals, prepare documentation, and interpret regulations. Their primary goal is to facilitate the timely introduction of safe and effective products to the market while ensuring ongoing compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a regulatory affairs opt professional?

To thrive as a Regulatory Affairs Operations professional, you need a solid understanding of regulatory guidelines, submission processes, and compliance requirements, often supported by a degree in life sciences or a related field. Familiarity with electronic submission systems (eCTD), regulatory tracking databases, and document management tools is typically required. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication enable professionals to manage complex documentation and collaborate across departments. These skills ensure timely and accurate regulatory submissions, helping companies maintain compliance and achieve successful market approvals.

What are some common challenges faced by regulatory affairs professionals in the pharmaceutical industry, and how can they be addressed?

Regulatory Affairs professionals in the pharmaceutical industry often face challenges such as keeping up with frequently changing regulations, ensuring timely submission of complex documentation, and coordinating across multiple departments like R&D, manufacturing, and quality assurance. Staying current with global regulatory requirements can be demanding, especially when managing submissions for different markets. These challenges can be addressed by maintaining strong communication channels within cross-functional teams, leveraging regulatory intelligence tools, and participating in ongoing professional development to stay updated on industry changes.

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Infographic showing various Regulatory Affairs Opt job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,960 per year, or $34.6 per hour.

Senior Specialist Regulatory Strategy & Readiness

Overland Park, KS • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


Empower rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 48 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

What You Will Do
  • Monitor regulatory developments from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Department of Labor (DOL), state insurance regulators, state securities regulators, and other relevant regulatory authorities, including proposed and final rules, guidance, examination priorities, enforcement actions, speeches, and industry developments.
  • Analyze regulatory developments for potential applicability, business impact, risk significance, urgency, and anticipated supervisory expectations.
  • Support regulatory examinations, inquiries, and supervisory engagements during periods of elevated regulatory activity, including coordinating document requests, evidence collection, interview preparation, request tracking, issue management, and other examination-management activities in partnership with Regulatory Response.
  • Prepare concise regulatory intelligence summaries, thematic analyses, executive briefings, and periodic regulatory outlook materials.
  • Maintain a structured repository of regulatory developments, emerging regulatory themes, enforcement trends, and anticipated examination focus areas.
  • Escalate significant regulatory developments and emerging risks with supporting analysis and recommended next steps.
  • Support the planning and execution of mock regulatory examinations, regulatory readiness assessments, tabletop exercises, and targeted thematic reviews.
  • Assist with examination scope development, document request lists, evidence collection, interview schedules, walkthroughs, issue tracking, and final reporting.
  • Maintain examination playbooks, readiness checklists, regulator profiles, issue logs, action plans, and remediation evidence.
  • Analyze prior regulatory examination findings, regulatory inquiries, complaints, compliance testing results, and industry themes to support risk-based readiness planning.
  • Track regulatory readiness actions through closure and support validation of remediation quality and sustainability.
  • Maintain the enterprise regulatory inventory and support the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of regulatory change records.
  • Coordinate with the Corporate Compliance Manager and other stakeholders on regulatory impact assessments, ownership, implementation milestones, evidence requirements, and status reporting.
  • Prepare regulatory change governance materials, dashboards, meeting agendas, minutes, action logs, and escalation reporting.
  • Perform quality assurance of regulatory change data and support process enhancements and automation.
  • Develop dashboards and metrics related to regulatory developments, readiness activities, mock examinations, regulatory changes, open actions, and emerging trends.
  • Synthesize qualitative and quantitative information into clear, decision-useful reporting for senior leadership and governance forums.
  • Coordinate cross-functional meetings, maintain work plans, track deliverables, and follow up on commitments.
  • Support regulatory strategy, readiness, and other special projects led by the Senior Director or Head of Regulatory Strategy & Testing.
What You Will Bring
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, law, risk, compliance, public policy, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in financial services compliance, regulatory affairs, legal, risk management, audit, or a related discipline
  • Working knowledge of financial services regulatory frameworks and demonstrated ability to interpret complex regulatory materials
  • Strong research, analytical, writing, presentation, project management, and organizational skills
  • Ability to identify regulatory themes, distinguish material issues from lower-priority information, and communicate findings clearly to senior audiences
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and ability to manage multiple priorities independently
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.What Will Set You Apart
  • Experience with workflow, regulatory change management, dashboard, or data visualization tools
  • Experience supporting regulatory examinations, mock examinations, regulatory readiness assessments, or regulatory change management programs
  • Experience within a broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, insurance, banking, or diversified financial services organization
  • Experience developing regulatory reporting, dashboards, or executive-level materials for Compliance, Legal, Risk, or governance stakeholders
Remote and Hybrid Position Requirements
  • For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption.
  • You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet.
  • Other necessary computer equipment will be provided.
  • You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.
What we offer you
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
  • Retirement savings - 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
  • Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
  • Generous paid time off upon hire - including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
  • Paid volunteer time - 16 hours per calendar year
  • Leave of absence programs - including paid parental leave, paid short-and-long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
  • Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

Base Salary Range $72,200.00 - $101,975.00 The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer Drug-free workplace We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

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