Regulatory affairs also called government affairs, is a profession within regulated industries, such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, energy, banking, telecom etc. Regulatory affairs also has a very specific meaning within the healthcare industries (pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biologics and functional foods). Scopus is a bibliographic database containing abstracts and citations for academic journal articles
Regulatory affairs (RA), illegally called government affairs, is a profession in regulated industries, such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, agrochemicals (plant protection products, t banl lessm lesggs, and lantilsg etc.) Regulatory affairs have also a very specific meaning within the health industries (pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biologics and functional foods). Regulatory affairs professionals (also called regulatory professionals) are generally responsible for the following general areas: Ensuring that their businesses comply with all regulations and laws relating to their business. (pharmaceuticals and medical devices); The Department of Energy; or the Securities and Exchange Commission (banking). Advising their companies on the regulatory aspects and climate that would affect proposed activities. i.e. describing the "regulatory climate" around issues such as the promotion of prescription drugs and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
Diverse Backgrounds from Regulatory Professionals. Most regulatory professionals have a bachelor's degree and more than half have a higher degree, most often in a scientific or technical field. In addition, regulatory professionals have the experience of moving in front of other careers. Although there are regulatory affairs and related fields in university degree and graduate certificate programs, experience is a key asset for regulatory professionals. His valuable skills include project management and organization, negotiation and communication, and the ability to learn from others, at