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Careers›Roles›Junior Regulatory Affairs Consultant (ra Consultant)
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Junior Regulatory Affairs Consultant (ra Consultant)

The regulatory-affairs professional who advises companies — typically pharma, biotech, or medical-device clients — on regulatory strategy, submissions, and compliance matters as an external consultant. Working under senior consultants at the start of a client-facing RA career.

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Industries that often hire Junior Regulatory Affairs Consultant (ra Consultant)s
Government · 36%Financial Services · 12%Professional Services · 10%Healthcare · 8%Administrative Services · 5%Manufacturing · 5%
Job markets for Junior Regulatory Affairs Consultant (ra Consultant)s
Where Junior Regulatory Affairs Consultant (ra Consultant) jobs concentrate · ~390 metro areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
Legal
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Junior Regulatory Affairs Consultant (ra Consultant)

Most days tend to involve client research, regulatory-pathway analysis, submission support, and contributing to client deliverables under senior consultant oversight. You'll often handle background research in the morning, draft regulatory memos or filing components through the afternoon, and attend client calls or internal team strategy sessions to learn how senior consultants frame advice.

The hardest parts tend to be the breadth of client industries to understand and the billable-hour rhythm of consulting work. Client mix can shift quickly, and consulting compensation often ties to utilization. Consulting firms vary — boutique RA consultancies offer deep specialization and faster client exposure; large life-sciences consulting practices offer scale, branded resources, and slower advancement; freelance/solo consulting comes later in careers.

People who tend to thrive here are adaptable across client contexts, comfortable with billable-hour pressure, and good at translating complex regulations into client-actionable advice. If you want one industry and steady predictability, consulting variance can wear. If you find satisfaction in helping companies navigate the regulatory path to bringing products to people, consulting work can be intellectually broad and well-compensated.

What people in this role value
Working ConditionsModerate
IndependenceModerate
AchievementModerate
SupportModerate
RecognitionModerate
RelationshipsModerate
O*NET Work Values survey
✦ Editorial — written by Truest from industry research and career patterns
Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Professional Services$91K-34%
Technology & Information$75K-46%
Government$73K-47%
Energy & Utilities$68K-50%
Financial Services$62K-55%
Compared to Legal average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Junior Regulatory Affairs Consultant (ra Consultant)s (SOC 13-1041.07), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$46K–$130K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
398K
U.S. Employment
+3%
10yr Growth
33K
Annual Openings

How Junior Regulatory Affairs Consultant (ra Consultant) pay & employment are changing

$80K$77K$74K$71K$68K201920202021202220232024$68K$80K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

WritingSpeakingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingSystems AnalysisTime ManagementSocial Perceptiveness
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
13-1041.07

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Common questions about what it's like to be a Junior Regulatory Affairs Consultant (ra Consultant)

What does a Junior Regulatory Affairs Consultant (ra Consultant) do?

The regulatory-affairs professional who advises companies — typically pharma, biotech, or medical-device clients — on regulatory strategy, submissions, and compliance matters as an external consultant. Working under senior consultants at the start of a client-facing RA career.

How much does a Junior Regulatory Affairs Consultant (ra Consultant) make?

Median pay for a Junior Regulatory Affairs Consultant (ra Consultant) is about $78K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $46K to $130K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).

What skills does a Junior Regulatory Affairs Consultant (ra Consultant) need?

Core skills for this role include Writing, Speaking, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, and Judgment and Decision Making.

What education do you need to be a Junior Regulatory Affairs Consultant (ra Consultant)?

Most people in this role hold a bachelor's degree.

Is a Junior Regulatory Affairs Consultant (ra Consultant) in demand?

Employment in this field is projected to grow about 3% through 2034, with roughly 397,770 people working in it today (BLS).

What jobs are similar to a Junior Regulatory Affairs Consultant (ra Consultant)?

Closely related roles include Regulatory Affairs Consultant (RA Consultant), Regulatory Analyst, and Senior Regulatory Analyst.

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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