What I found out about regulatory jobs

We need to know that the pharmaceutical industry in the UK is possible the most tightly regulated in the world. The role of regulatory affairs jobs is to ensure that these high standards are met.
Developing and selling pharmaceuticals is highly regulated in the UK. Everything from the packaging down to what can be written and said about a product must go throug strict regulatory process in order to ahead.
Throughout a products lifespan there will likely be line extensions in the form of new dosages available, along with new trials published relating the drug with implications for it's usage. It is the people in regulatory affairs jobs who must apply these strict controls to their company's products, materials and all aspects of sales and marketing.
To gain entry to regulatory affiars, typically you will have a science degree with a knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and it's regulatory processes, even if by research rather than experience. You will need good written, communication and presentation skills.