Regulatory Affairs Specialist

General role description

Regulatory Affairs Specialists ensure that health and medical products meet all applicable regulatory standards throughout their lifecycle.

They play a key role in compiling and submitting documentation to regulatory authorities, maintaining compliance with local and international legislation, and supporting cross-functional teams involved in product development, manufacturing, labelling, marketing, and post-market surveillance.

These professionals help organisations bring safe, effective, and high-quality products - such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biologics, and diagnostics - to market.

Key responsibilities

  • Prepare, compile, and submit regulatory dossiers and applications to regulatory authorities (e.g. TGA, FDA, EMA)
  • Monitor changes in local and global regulations and interpret their impact on products
  • Ensure compliance across pre-market and post-market product stages
  • Provide regulatory guidance to internal teams (e.g. R&D, clinical, marketing, manufacturing)
  • Review product labelling, advertising, and promotional materials for regulatory compliance
  • Liaise with regulatory bodies and respond to queries or requests for information
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards
  • Develop or maintain internal SOPs and quality documentation related to regulatory affairs.

Workplace settings

  • Pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies
  • Contract Research Organisations (CROs)
  • Government regulatory agencies (e.g. TGA)

Required qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in science, pharmacy, biomedical engineering, or a health-related discipline
  • Graduate certificate or postgraduate qualification in regulatory affairs (preferred but not essential)

Other notable requirements

Regulatory Affairs Specialists often require:

  • Experience in regulatory affairs, clinical trials, or quality assurance
  • Strong understanding of relevant regulations and guidelines (e.g. TGA, ISO, FDA, ICH)
  • Project management and organisational skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities
  • Attention to detail and ability to interpret complex technical data
  • Familiarity with product lifecycle requirements in healthtech or pharmaceutical settings.

Common entry points

Regulatory Affairs Associate

Quality Assurance Associate

Common next roles

Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Regulatory Affairs Manager