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Our recruitment experience in pharmaceutical regulatory affairs jobs

Our specialist consultants are well-versed in regulatory affairs, working with all types of employers – from niche and specialist biotech organisations, right the way through to specialist service providers and global pharmaceutical companies.  

Whether you’re looking for roles as a regulatory affairs officer, manager, or associate director, we have close-knit employer contacts and market intelligence to provide you with the best opportunities. 

With over 50 years of recruitment success and 100 offices across the UK, you can rest assured that we’ll support you throughout your entire regulatory affairs career. As your lifelong partner, you can expect to receive regular insights and upskilling opportunities, supporting you in a challenging and constantly evolving profession. 

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Regulatory affairs employers we work with

We’ll give you access to an expansive list of regulatory affairs employers in both the public and private sectors. From emerging biotechs to multinational pharma companies, you won’t be disappointed by the choice and calibre of our employer network. 

We offer regulatory jobs based in the traditional London and Cambridge areas, but our new life sciences hubs in Oxford, Liverpool and Cork (Ireland) give us national coverage. 

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LIFE SCIENCES REGULATORY AFFAIRS JOBS FAQs

Regulatory affairs salaries will depend largely on your expertise and the specific area you are operating in, such as Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC), or other markets. 

A regulatory affairs officer or associate will typically earn between £26,250 and £42,000. Moving up the career ladder, a regulatory affairs manager might earn up to £68,000, while the salary for a director or vice president could exceed £100,000. 

See our Salary Guide for a more detailed breakdown of related job salaries. 

You can receive training in regulatory affairs through The Organisation for Professionals in Regulatory Affairs (TOPRA), with courses being available at postgraduate level. This includes: Postgraduate Diploma Regulatory Affairs (Medicines); Postgraduate Diploma Regulatory Affairs (Medical Devices) and Postgraduate Certificate. 

Both students and senior professionals can become TOPRA members, benefiting from CPD and networking opportunities. 

Organisations across a range of industries require regulatory professionals – typically those that develop and manufacture products. 

You might find yourself working for an agrochemical, biotechnology, or a large pharma company. You could also work for a contract research organisation (CRO), where you would have the opportunity to work with variety of clients in a fast-paced environment. 

View some of the employers currently hiring regulatory affairs professionals.