I spend time working internally with our teams to figure out what blockers they face in deploying our technology. As our product or engineering teams develop our technology, I seek to understand what they need from government in order to get that technology safely on the roads. Then I work with government to explain our technology and mission, understand their mission, goals, and concerns, and make sure we align for the most impact and benefits.
CAREER
Regulatory Affairs Managers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$116,350
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
-1.8% (little or no change)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Regulatory Affairs Managers Do
Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
Other Job Titles Regulatory Affairs Managers May Have
Global Regulatory Affairs Director (Global RA Director), Global Regulatory Affairs Manager (Global RA Manager), Regulatory Affairs Director (RA Director), Regulatory Affairs Manager (RA Manager), Regulatory Affairs Quality Assurance Director (RA QA Director), Regulatory Director, Regulatory Science Director
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
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Working in the oil and petroleum sector can be hectic. A typical day starts with video conferences with colleagues in overseas offices. There might be a time difference, meaning you might have to come to office early or leave late. Afternoon meetings, presentations to your team of the weekly and monthly progresses.
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Provide responses to regulatory agencies regarding product information or issues.
- Direct the preparation and submission of regulatory agency applications, reports, or correspondence.
- Review all regulatory agency submission materials to ensure timeliness, accuracy, comprehensiveness, or compliance with regulatory standards.
- Develop regulatory strategies and implementation plans for the preparation and submission of new products.
- Manage activities such as audits, regulatory agency inspections, or product recalls.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Regulatory Affairs Managers
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's Degree (75%)
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Associate's Degree
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
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Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
International Relations and Affairs
Graduate
International Relations and Affairs
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Accounting and Finance
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
I've learned that flexibility and adaptability are very important. When you're in a workplace that is very much dependent on teams, you need to be able to adapt to shifting priorities and adjust your schedule accordingly.
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- internship
- volunteering
- experience from working abroad
- language skills (foreign language is a must)
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
College Students
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Try to work in the summers as an intern or Trainee. Apply to companies where you would like to pursue your career. In the best case, they might hire you after you complete your university degree. Or, you might find out that this sort of job is not what you would like to do in future.
College is the perfect time to define and refine what you are good at and where your passion lies. I would recommend thinking about what your interests are by taking a variety of courses in college. This will help you to be able to hone in on your skills. It is also important to focus on and build upon soft skills in college. Take on opportunities where you may have the chance to improve your public speaking and communication skills. These are key skills to have while serving clients.
Pursue a degree in public policy, social sciences or business.
Expose themselves to a diverse curriculum outside of their major and challenge themselves to use their electives to broaden their skills across public speaking, political science, psychology, technology, interpersonal skills, communication to include formal manners.
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