As of June 2026, Regulatory Affairs Specialists has an AI-exposure score of 62/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Regulatory Affairs Specialists

62/100
Elevated exposure
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More exposed than 73% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$80,730. About 33,300 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.

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How you compare to similar Business & Finance roles

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Your tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Compile and maintain regulatory documentation databases or systems.
  • Prepare or direct the preparation of additional information or responses as requested by regulatory agencies.
  • Review adverse drug reactions and file all related reports in accordance with regulatory agency guidelines.
  • Review product promotional materials, labeling, batch records, specification sheets, or test methods for compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
  • Prepare or maintain technical files as necessary to obtain and sustain product approval.
  • Coordinate efforts associated with the preparation of regulatory documents or submissions.
  • Provide technical review of data or reports to be incorporated into regulatory submissions to assure scientific rigor, accuracy, and clarity of presentation.
Augmentable
  • Interpret regulatory rules or rule changes and ensure that they are communicated through corporate policies and procedures.
  • Participate in internal or external audits.
  • Maintain current knowledge base of existing and emerging regulations, standards, or guidance documents.
  • Coordinate recall or market withdrawal activities as necessary.
  • Write or update standard operating procedures, work instructions, or policies.
  • Coordinate, prepare, or review regulatory submissions for domestic or international projects.
  • Recommend changes to company procedures in response to changes in regulations or standards.
  • Identify relevant guidance documents, international standards, or consensus standards.
  • Review clinical protocols to ensure collection of data needed for regulatory submissions.
  • Determine the types of regulatory submissions or internal documentation that are required in situations such as proposed device changes or labeling changes.
  • Advise project teams on subjects such as premarket regulatory requirements, export and labeling requirements, or clinical study compliance issues.
  • Provide pre-, ongoing, and post-inspection follow-up assistance to governmental inspectors.
  • Communicate with regulatory agencies regarding pre-submission strategies, potential regulatory pathways, compliance test requirements, or clarification and follow-up of submissions under review.
Durable

No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (65%).

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Regulatory Affairs Specialists — median pay by US state (BLS OEWS, USD)

California: US$96,980New York: US$90,080Texas: US$75,370

Median annual wage, in USD. US national: US$80,730. More states are being added.

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