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* ELMI Occupation Profile - Regulatory Affairs Managers *
 
Regulatory Affairs Managers
(O*NET 11-9199.01, SOC 11-9199)
What they do
Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
 
Also called:
Global Regulatory Affairs Director (Global RA Director), Global Regulatory Affairs Manager (Global RA Manager), Regulatory Affairs Director (RA Director), Regulatory Affairs Manager (RA Manager), Regulatory Affairs Quality Assurance Director (RA QA Director), Regulatory Director, Regulatory Science Director
 
 
Wages
Managers, All Other*
Vermont - 2023
Percentile1HourlyYearly
10% $ 32.79   $68,190  
25% $ 44.38   $92,310  
Median $ 56.82   $118,190  
75% $ 67.53   $140,470  
90% $ 79.93   $166,250  
 
Average $ 57.70   $120,020  
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Industries of Employment
Personal Service Managers, All Other; Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling; and Managers, All Other *
United States - 2020
IndustryPercent of total
  • Self-employed workers
14%
  • Federal government, excluding postal service
13%
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services
10%
  • Local government, excluding education and hospitals
7%
  • Management of companies and enterprises
6%
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Knowledge
People in this career often know a lot about:
  • English Language
    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Law and Government
    Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
  • Administration and Management
    Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
  • Biology
    Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
  • Medicine and Dentistry
    Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
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Skills
People in this career often have these skills:
  • Reading Comprehension
    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  • Speaking
    Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Writing
    Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
  • 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.
  • Coordination
    Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
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Interests
People in this career often prefer these work environments:
  • 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.
  • 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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Work Styles
People in this career will do well at jobs that need:
  • Integrity
    Job requires being honest and ethical.
  • Attention to Detail
    Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
  • Dependability
    Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
  • Stress Tolerance
    Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
  • Leadership
    Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
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Tasks
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.
  • Develop regulatory strategies and implementation plans for the preparation and submission of new products.
  • Manage activities such as audits, regulatory agency inspections, or product recalls.
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Projected Employment
Personal Service Managers, All Other; Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling; and Managers, All Other *
 Vermont
2020 employment 951
2030 employment 1,058
Annual percent change
(compounded)
1.1%
Annual projected job openings
(due to change and separations)
83
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Education and Experience:
Personal Service Managers, All Other; Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling; and Managers, All Other *
  • Typical education needed for entry
    Bachelor's degree
  • Work experience in a related occupation
    Less than 5 years
  • Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
    None
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Physical Work Activity
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
 
  • Physical activity is Somewhat Important
  • Level of activity is Low
Importance
Low   High
Level
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Job Zone
Considerable Preparation Needed
  • Specific Vocational Preparation Range
    (7.0 to < 8.0) - A typical worker will require over 2 years up to and including 4 years of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Education Level
How much education do most people in this career have?
Education level Percent of
U.S. Workers
Doctoral or professional degree
or post-MA certificate
  7%
Master's degree or
post-BA certificate
  14%
Bachelor's degree   75%
Associate's degree   4%
Certificate or some college,
no degree
  0%
High school diploma
or equivalent
  0%
Less than high school diploma   0%
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Abilities
People in this career often have talent in:
  • Written Comprehension
    The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Oral Comprehension
    The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Oral Expression
    The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Written Expression
    The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
  • Deductive Reasoning
    The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
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Work Activities
In general, what you might do:
  • Getting Information
    Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
  • 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.
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
    Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
    Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
    Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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Detailed Work Activities
What you might do in a day:
  • Coordinate with external parties to exchange information.
  • Manage control system activities in organizations.
  • Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations.
  • Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
  • Implement organizational process or policy changes.
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