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Regulatory Affairs Specialists

Coordinate and document internal regulatory processes, such as internal audits, inspections, license renewals, or registrations. May compile and prepare materials for submission to regulatory agencies.

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  • Coordinate, prepare, or review regulatory submissions for domestic or international projects.
  • Communicate with regulatory agencies regarding pre-submission strategies, potential regulatory pathways, compliance test requirements, or clarification and follow-up of submissions under review.
  • Maintain current knowledge base of existing and emerging regulations, standards, or guidance documents.
  • Review adverse drug reactions and file all related reports in accordance with regulatory agency guidelines.
  • Coordinate efforts associated with the preparation of regulatory documents or submissions.
  • Prepare or direct the preparation of additional information or responses as requested by regulatory agencies.
  • Determine the types of regulatory submissions or internal documentation that are required in situations such as proposed device changes or labeling changes.
  • Prepare or maintain technical files as necessary to obtain and sustain product approval.

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Interests involved in this work

These source scores describe occupational work activities. They are separate from your personal test results.

Hands-on

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

1.4 / 7

Investigative

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

3.3 / 7

Creative

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

1.0 / 7

Helping people

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

2.5 / 7

Enterprising

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

4.5 / 7

Organizing

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

6.3 / 7

Skills to explore

Source-reported importance on a 1–5 scale. Try a course, project or conversation to learn what these skills involve.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

2026-08

4.0 / 5

Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

2026-08

4.0 / 5

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

2026-08

4.0 / 5

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

2026-08

4.0 / 5

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

2026-08

4.0 / 5

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

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4.0 / 5

Systems Analysis

Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

2026-08

3.9 / 5

Complex Problem Solving

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

2026-08

3.9 / 5

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

2026-08

3.8 / 5

Systems Evaluation

Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

2026-08

3.8 / 5

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Source preparation category: Job Zone 4 of 5 · 2026-08. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.

Related study fields

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Source & methodology

O*NET-SOC code 13-1041.07 · Database 31.0 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Dates on individual observations describe their source periods.

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