Regulatory Affairs Managers

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Job Outlook:
None
Education: Bachelor's degree
Salary
High: $218,550.00
Average: $141,190.00
Hourly
Average: $67.88

What they do:

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

On the job, you would:

  • Provide responses to regulatory agencies regarding product information or issues.
  • Direct the preparation and submission of regulatory agency applications, reports, or correspondence.
  • Review all regulatory agency submission materials to ensure timeliness, accuracy, comprehensiveness, or compliance with regulatory standards.

Personality

A3 Your Strengths Importance

Characteristics of this Career

97% Integrity  -  Job requires being honest and ethical.
95% Attention to Detail  -  Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
87% Dependability  -  Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
84% Stress Tolerance  -  Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
83% Leadership  -  Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
81% Analytical Thinking  -  Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
80% Cooperation  -  Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
80% Initiative  -  Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
80% Adaptability/Flexibility  -  Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
77% Self-Control  -  Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
77% Persistence  -  Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
72% Achievement/Effort  -  Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
63% Independence  -  Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
55% Innovation  -  Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
54% Concern for Others  -  Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
52% Social Orientation  -  Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
A3 Your Strengths Importance

Strengths

100% Enterprising  -  Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
72% Conventional  -  Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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Values of the Work Environment

67% Achievement  -  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
67% Independence  -  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
61% Working Conditions  -  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
61% Support  -  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
56% Recognition  -  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
56% Relationships  -  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

Aptitude

A3 Your Strengths Importance

Abilities | Cognitive, Physical, Personality

78% Written Comprehension  -  The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
75% Oral Comprehension  -  The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
75% Oral Expression  -  The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
75% Written Expression  -  The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
72% Speech Clarity  -  The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
72% Problem Sensitivity  -  The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
72% Deductive Reasoning  -  The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
69% Inductive Reasoning  -  The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
69% Near Vision  -  The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
66% Information Ordering  -  The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
66% Speech Recognition  -  The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
56% Fluency of Ideas  -  The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
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Skills | Cognitive, Physical, Personality

61% Reading Comprehension  -  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
59% Critical Thinking  -  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
59% Monitoring  -  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
57% 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.
57% Speaking  -  Talking to others to convey information effectively.
57% Writing  -  Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
57% Judgment and Decision Making  -  Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
55% Social Perceptiveness  -  Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
55% Active Learning  -  Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
55% Coordination  -  Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
55% Systems Analysis  -  Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
54% 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.
52% Management of Personnel Resources  -  Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
52% Time Management  -  Managing one's own time and the time of others.
52% Operations Analysis  -  Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

Job Details

Responsibilities
Manage control system activities in organizations.
Implement organizational process or policy changes.
Develop organizational policies or programs.
Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
Advise others on legal or regulatory compliance matters.
Communicate organizational policies and procedures.
Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
Develop organizational goals or objectives.
Prepare operational budgets.
Prepare staff schedules or work assignments.
Monitor organizational procedures to ensure proper functioning.
Implement organizational process or policy changes.
Prepare reports related to compliance matters.
Maintain regulatory or compliance documentation.
Maintain knowledge of current developments in area of expertise.
Manage control system activities in organizations.
Monitor external affairs or events affecting business operations.
Develop organizational methods or procedures.
Coordinate with external parties to exchange information.
Represent the organization in external relations.
Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations.
Examine marketing materials to ensure compliance with policies or regulations.
Conduct employee training programs.
Implement organizational process or policy changes.
Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities.
Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
Evaluate potential of products, technologies, or resources.
Coordinate operational activities with external stakeholders.
Establish interpersonal business relationships to facilitate work activities.
Evaluate environmental impact of operational or development activities.
Monitor organizational compliance with regulations.
Monitor external affairs or events affecting business operations.
Manage control system activities in organizations.
Coordinate regulatory documentation activities.
Manage documentation to ensure organization or accuracy.
A3 Your Strengths Importance

Attributes & Percentage of Time Spent

100% Electronic Mail  -  How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
98% Telephone  -  How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
96% Face-to-Face Discussions  -  How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
95% Spend Time Sitting  -  How much does this job require sitting?
95% Indoors, Environmentally Controlled  -  How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
89% Importance of Being Exact or Accurate  -  How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
89% Work With Work Group or Team  -  How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
83% Contact With Others  -  How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
80% Freedom to Make Decisions  -  How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
78% Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results  -  What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
77% Coordinate or Lead Others  -  How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
75% Time Pressure  -  How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
73% Letters and Memos  -  How often does the job require written letters and memos?
73% Structured versus Unstructured Work  -  To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
67% Responsibility for Outcomes and Results  -  How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
59% Frequency of Decision Making  -  How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
59% Deal With External Customers  -  How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
59% Frequency of Conflict Situations  -  How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
59% Level of Competition  -  To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
57% Consequence of Error  -  How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
55% Importance of Repeating Same Tasks  -  How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
91% Duration of Typical Work Week  -  Number of hours typically worked in one week.
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Tasks & Values

94% Getting Information  -  Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
91% Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards  -  Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
89% Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge  -  Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
89% Making Decisions and Solving Problems  -  Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
87% Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates  -  Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
86% Documenting/Recording Information  -  Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
85% Communicating with People Outside the Organization  -  Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
83% Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others  -  Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
82% Analyzing Data or Information  -  Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
81% Processing Information  -  Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
80% Developing Objectives and Strategies  -  Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
80% Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships  -  Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
79% Working with Computers  -  Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
76% Providing Consultation and Advice to Others  -  Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
76% Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others  -  Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
74% Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work  -  Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
73% Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others  -  Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
73% Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events  -  Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
71% Developing and Building Teams  -  Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
70% Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates  -  Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
68% Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings  -  Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
67% Training and Teaching Others  -  Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
66% Coaching and Developing Others  -  Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
63% Thinking Creatively  -  Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
61% Scheduling Work and Activities  -  Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
56% Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information  -  Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
55% Staffing Organizational Units  -  Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
55% Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People  -  Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
54% Monitoring and Controlling Resources  -  Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
53% Selling or Influencing Others  -  Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
51% Performing Administrative Activities  -  Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Getting Started

Education:
75%
Bachelor's Degree
14%
Master's Degree

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