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How much do remote external affairs jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote external affairs in the United States is $85,669.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,000.00 and $112,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Remote External Affairs?

Remote External Affairs refers to the management and coordination of an organization's relationships with external stakeholders, such as government agencies, community groups, media, and the public, all conducted remotely. Professionals in this role are responsible for representing their organization’s interests, advocating for policy positions, and building partnerships, often using digital communication tools. Working remotely allows these professionals to engage with stakeholders and carry out their duties without being physically present in an office or at events, making the role flexible and adaptable to various industries.

What is the difference between Remote External Affairs vs Remote Public Relations?

AspectRemote External AffairsRemote Public Relations
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Political Science, Communications, or related fields; experience in government or policyBachelor's in Communications, Marketing, or Journalism; experience in media or corporate communications
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with government agencies, NGOs, and industry stakeholders remotelyWorks with media outlets, clients, and internal teams remotely
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by government agencies, international organizations, and corporations for policy and stakeholder engagementCommon in corporate, nonprofit, and agency settings for brand reputation and media relations

Remote External Affairs focuses on managing relationships with government and industry stakeholders, often involving policy and advocacy. Remote Public Relations centers on managing a company's or organization's public image through media and communication strategies. While both roles require strong communication skills and similar educational backgrounds, their primary audiences and objectives differ significantly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote External Affairs professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote External Affairs professional, you need expertise in public relations, stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, and often a relevant degree in communications, political science, or a related field. Familiarity with CRM systems, virtual meeting platforms, and media monitoring tools is typically required. Outstanding written and verbal communication, relationship-building, and adaptability are critical soft skills for excelling in this remote role. These competencies enable effective advocacy, foster strategic alliances, and ensure clear messaging in a dynamic external environment.

How does a Remote External Affairs professional typically collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders?

Remote External Affairs professionals frequently coordinate with internal teams such as communications, legal, and government relations through virtual meetings and collaboration tools. They also develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including community organizations, regulatory agencies, and policymakers, often via video calls, emails, and digital events. Effective communication and proactive outreach are essential, as building trust and alignment remotely can be challenging but is key to advancing organizational objectives. Success in this role often depends on strong digital communication skills and the ability to manage projects across multiple time zones and platforms.
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Infographic showing various Remote External Affairs job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 32% Full Time, 52% Part Time, and 16% Contract. Highlights an 37% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 60% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,669 per year, or $41.2 per hour.
Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Onsite/Remote)

Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Onsite/Remote)

EBR Systems, Inc.

Sunnyvale, CA • On-site, Remote

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

Description

Represents the Regulatory Affairs department in assigned project teams and provides regulatory input in accordance with established timelines to meet corporate objectives. Develops and executes sound regulatory strategies to support business goals. Oversees and ensures compliance with state, federal, and international medical device regulations and overall regulatory departmental objectives for new and existing products. 


ESSENTIAL AND OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

  •  Represents RA department in assigned project meetings and provides regulatory guidance to ensure adherence with global regulatory requirements as appropriate.
  • In conjunction with project teams and international partners, evaluates possible pathways to marketing authorization and recommends pathway that appropriately weighs the probability of success with potential risks to the business. Develops and executes sound regulatory strategies to support business goals.
  • Independently assesses product and manufacturing changes and develops well-justified regulatory assessments for each global market.
  • Reviews and approves document change orders, advertising and promotional material, technical documents, test protocols and reports, risk management documents, labeling documents, and other documents as a key member of assigned project teams and ongoing sustaining support.
  • Under management supervision, interacts with regulatory bodies in the US and/or international regions in a respectful, professional manner to ensure projects remain on track and issues are identified and resolved as expediently as possible.
  • Develops, prepares, and submits high quality technical documentation/submissions for regulatory approval in the US and other international regions. Develops timelines, manages sub-team meetings relevant to the regulatory processes, and ensures timely execution.
  • Prepares reports for management and develops metrics and proposals for regulatory process improvements.
  • Represents the Regulatory Affairs function in internal and external audits. Serves as regulatory subject matter expert for areas related to project responsibilities. Provides support for external audit activities as needed.
  • Proactively maintains up-to-date knowledge on applicable domestic and international regulatory requirements and effectively communicates requirements to project teams and management.
  • Updates departmental procedures as required. 

Other Duties and Responsibilities

  • Other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 


Education and Required Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, or technical discipline is required.
  • Minimum 4 years of directly relevant Regulatory Affairs experience within the medical device or other regulated industry.
  • An advanced degree may supplement some professional experience.
  • Experience with Class III medical devices is preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  •  Strong knowledge of US and international medical device regulations. Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and provide actionable guidance to cross-functional team members.
  • Experience with successful submissions and strategic planning.
  • Effectively uses all mediums of communication as appropriate, presents well to groups, actively listens, and continuously identifies opportunities to build communication skills.
  • Actively works together with formal and informal team members to build relationships and achieve team goals.
  • Effectively manages multiple assignments and prioritizes work to ensure timely completion of work within scope.
  • Continuously builds functional and technical expertise and proactively applies that technical expertise in progressively broader scope.
  • Focuses on results, takes initiative without direction, takes ownership for all work within scope, builds relationships and works across departments, functions, or areas of responsibility.
  • Seeks to understand perspectives and interpersonal needs and expectations of others at all levels, builds self-awareness, flexes personal style appropriately, and works through conflicts constructively and appropriately.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision. 

Physical Requirements

  • Willingness and able to travel approximately 10% of the time for on-site/local work arrangement, or up to approximately 25% of the time for a remote arrangement. Travel may include weekends and overnight stay.
  • Required to stand, walk and sit; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms. Required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 20 pounds. 
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Subject to extended periods of sitting and/or standing, vision to monitor, and moderate noise levels.

SALARY RANGE:

$115,500 - $156,400*

*Base pay is one part of your total compensation. The salary offered will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to your experience, knowledge, skills, location, internal equity, and market alignment. Addition compensation may include bonuses and equity, along with a comprehensive benefits package.


EBR Systems, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. Please refrain from solicitations at this time.


ABOUT THE COMPANY:


What if your work doesn't just support innovation-what if it changes lives?

At EBR Systems, Inc., we are not imagining that future-we are building it. We are the team behind the world's first FDA approved, leadless left ventricular endocardial pacing device for heart failure. It's a breakthrough redefining what's possible in heart care, and it's just the beginning!


We don't just create game-changing medical devices-we grow people. Patients come first in everything we do. You will be empowered to solve real problems and to do meaningful work that truly makes a difference. 


If you are driven by purpose, excited by challenge, and ready to shape the future of cardiac technology, we want to hear from you. 


Visit us at https://www.ebrsystemsinc.com/ to learn more-and join us in our work Empowering Physicians, Powering Hearts.


EBR Systems offers a great place to work as well as generous benefits and growth opportunities:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided at no cost for employee-only coverage
  • 401(k) matching plan
  • Paid Time Off - starting at 3 weeks per year
  • Competitive salary with opportunities for career growth
  • Employee stock options
  • Life & AD&D and long term disability insurance
  • Education assistance
  • Voluntary commuter benefits and pet insurance
  • Meaningful work and much more!

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