Also called: Regulatory Compliance Specialist, RA Specialist
Prepares the paperwork and evidence that proves a product follows FDA, EPA or other government rules.
You compile test reports and labels for a new medical device submission, check that the warning label says exactly what the law requires and track deadlines for renewals in dozens of countries.
Estimated from BLS compliance officer wages and industry surveys.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in a science field; RAC certification later.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Regulatory Science.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). About average growth.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI drafts and checks regulatory documents fast, shrinking entry-level submission work.
Classes: Biology, Chemistry, English composition.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1041.
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