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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for regulatory operations in Texas is $24.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $28.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Regulatory Operations job involves managing the submission and compliance processes required for regulatory approval of products, typically in industries like pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices. Responsibilities include formatting and submitting regulatory documents, ensuring compliance with global regulations, and maintaining submission lifecycle management. This role often requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, expertise in regulatory guidelines, and proficiency in regulatory submission systems such as eCTD.

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Regulatory Operations professionals are primarily responsible for preparing, formatting, and submitting regulatory documents to health authorities, ensuring they meet stringent compliance standards. They coordinate with cross-functional teams—such as clinical, quality, and legal departments—to gather and verify required information. Daily tasks often include managing document workflows, maintaining regulatory databases, and tracking submission timelines. This role requires close attention to regulatory updates and an ability to quickly adapt processes in response to changing requirements.

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To excel in Regulatory Operations, candidates should have a strong understanding of regulatory guidelines, documentation processes, and compliance standards—often supported by a degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related field. Familiarity with electronic document management systems (EDMS), submission publishing tools, and possibly certifications such as Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) are commonly expected. Excellent attention to detail, project management, and effective communication skills enable individuals to coordinate across teams and ensure timely submissions. These competencies are critical for maintaining compliance, minimizing risk, and supporting the efficient approval of products in highly regulated industries.

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Infographic showing various Regulatory Operations job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,857 per year, or $24.5 per hour.

Director DHP Regulatory Operations

Driscoll Children's Hospital

Corpus Christi, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Driscoll Children's Hospital rating

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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

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Job description

Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below.
General Purpose of Job:
The Driscoll Health Plan ("DHP") Director of Regulatory Operations is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of an effective regulatory program for DHP. In this role, the Director will be instrumental in the coordination, communication and guidance to internal stakeholders regarding applicable State and Federal rules and regulations and State contractual requirements. The Director is also responsible for professional engagement with regulators in order to communicate the needs of DHP, as well as, to coordinate responses to requested regulatory deliverables such as government filings for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission ("HHSC"), Texas Office of Inspector General ("OIG"), Texas Department of Insurance ("TDI"), as well as other regulatory agencies as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or administration as required.
  • Acts as an expert managed care resource for DHP internal stakeholders regarding state and federal regulations that may affect DHP and provides guidance when regulatory reports and deliverables are requested.
  • Monitors and interprets new and revised Texas Uniform Managed Care Contract ("UMCC") and Uniform Managed Care Manual ("UMCM") requirements and communicates applicable changes to internal DHP stakeholders.
  • Develops and oversees a robust delegated oversight program which includes auditing and monitoring of DHP delegated entities as well as the implementation and monitoring of delegated entity corrective action and remediation plans.
  • Oversees the development, tracking and submission of reports, regulatory filings, and audits to HHSC, OIG, TDI and other regulatory agencies on behalf of DHP.
  • Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with applicable external regulatory agency representatives.
  • Oversees the coordination, communication and response from internal stakeholders regarding questions or clarifications related to guidance or administrative directives provide by regulatory agencies.
  • Represents DHP in regular and ad-hoc regulatory agency oversight meetings.
  • Represents DHP in scheduled or ad-hoc HHSC, Texas Association of Health Plans ("TAHP"), Texas Association of Community Health Plans ("TACHP") and other applicable collaborative meetings in order to track and share information and guidance with DHP Leadership that could inform operational decision making.
  • Oversees the DHP contract management process.
  • Mentors, develops and imparts knowledge to aid regulatory staff development, ensure cross-coverage so that the regulatory team and departmental operations remain agile and effective.
  • Other duties as reasonably assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Effectively administers performance management system including: Developmental feedback, Goal setting, Assesses competency, Progressive discipline
  • Makes and implements decisions compatible with organizational goals.
  • Maintains confidentiality, composure, effectiveness, and flexibility under pressure.

Education and/or Experience:
  • JD, paralegal certificate, or equivalent legal training strongly preferred.
  • Work experience in managed care, health plan operations, or regulatory oversight is a plus.
  • Bachelor's Degree required.
  • Alternatively, any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

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