Careers

Career Outlook

Regulatory affairs managers have strong career prospects, especially in Washington state. In 2025, careers website Zippia ranked Washington the seventh best state for regulatory affairs managers. The number of regulatory affairs managers in Washington state is projected to grow by 17% between 2022 and 2032, according to O*NET.

Regulatory affairs managers also enjoy excellent salaries. According to O*NET, regulatory affairs managers in the United States had a median annual wage of $136,550 in 2024. The top 10% earned $277,590 or more. In Washington state, they had a median annual wage of $165,080 in 2024, and the top 10% earned $239,200 or more.

Diverse Career Opportunities

Career opportunities in the biomedical regulatory affairs field range from entry-level to upper management and from highly technical to business oriented. Regulatory affairs professionals are involved in all aspects of the product life cycle, including areas such as:

• Ensuring compliance with FDA or international regulations
• Planning and supervising clinical trials
• Specifying product labeling and packaging requirements

Read more about these in-demand roles in the biotechnology sector.

Where Alumni Are Now

Program alumni are employed in regulatory affairs positions at a variety of companies and organizations. Below are some examples of where our alumni work today: