Careers in Regulatory Affairs

Regulatory Affairs (RA) has developed from the desire of governments to protect public health by controlling the safety and efficacy of healthcare and related products, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biologics and nutritional products. Organizations including major multinational pharmaceutical corporations, small biotech companies, and research universities like Duke and UNC have specialist departments of Regulatory Affairs professionals. RA is a promising field for scientists searching for alternative careers because it offers a multitude of starting jobs and opportunities for advancement.

Panelists:
- Josh Johnson, PhD (Experimental Psychology) Regulatory Affairs Manager, Merz Pharmaceuticals (former Duke postdoc)
- Kelly Lindblom, PhD (Pharmacology), Regulatory Affairs Scientist, Duke Office of Regulatory Affairs and Quality (former Duke PhD student)
- Kelly McKnight, PhD (Genetics), Regulatory Affairs Coordinator, Duke Cancer Institute (former Duke postdoc)
- Xiaoting (Tina) Wang, PhD (Neuroscience), Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist, GW Pharmaceuticals (former Duke postdoc)