Regulatory Affairs Officer Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Regulatory Affairs Officer:

  • Bachelor's degree in any of the sciences.
  • Understanding of both legal and scientific matters
  • Ability to grasp new concepts quickly and to assimilate and evaluate scientific data
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Confidence to report to management
  • Team-working skills and the ability to lead and motivate others
  • Project-management skills
  • Integrity and a professional approach to work
  • Tact and diplomacy
  • Written and oral communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • IT skills, particularly in relation to using databases and familiarity with commercial software
  • Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
  • Awareness of the legislation governing the approval of products.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Regulatory Affairs Officer skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Regulatory Affairs Officer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.