Regulatory Affairs Managers

Get a part-time job or internship in a regulatory affairs department of a company. This will give you opportunities to see what is involved in this field while making valuable connections. Search for jobs and internships on employment Web sites, social media such as LinkedIn, and by visiting the Web sites of professional associations. You can also ask your school's career services office for help with the job search. Attend an industry conference to learn about trends and developments in regulatory affairs. For example, the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society offers an annual conference, Convergence, that features workshops, lectures, and networking opportunities. Find information at https://www.raps.org. The Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics offers various resources through its career center; visit it for salary surveys, educational programs, and job listings: https://www.corporatecompliance.org/CareerCenter/JobBoard.aspx.