Medical Products Regulatory Affairs | University of Utah

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

WritingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingSystems EvaluationComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

English LanguageLaw and GovernmentAdministration and ManagementBiologyEducation and Training

Abilities

Written ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityNear VisionSpeech RecognitionSpeech Clarity

Tasks

Develop regulatory strategies and implementation plans for the preparation and submission of new pro
Review all regulatory agency submission materials to ensure timeliness, accuracy, comprehensiveness,
Direct the preparation and submission of regulatory agency applications, reports, or correspondence.
Develop and review regulatory strategies, development plans, and implementation plans for the preparation and submission of new products.

Technology

Document management softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareCompliance softwareData base user interface and query softwareInformation retrieval or search software

Tools

Computer laser printersDesktop computersLaptop computersLaser facsimile machinesMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computersPhotocopying equipment

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsSupportRecognitionRelationships

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium11-9199.01	Regulatory Affairs Managers	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Regulatory agency submissions — prepare and coordinate complete application packages for new products with limited oversight in a pharmaceutical, medical device, or consumer products environment.
Product complaints and adverse event reports — investigate, document, and submit to appropriate regulatory authorities within required timeframes.
Regulatory guidance documents — interpret and apply to routine design, development, and labeling questions raised by product teams.
Agency inspection activities — assist in organizing and executing preparation processes, including document readiness reviews.
Regulatory strategy drafts — develop for standard product submissions based on established precedent and current guidelines.
Cross-departmental teams — coordinate regulatory input across R&D, quality, and marketing functions during product development cycles.
Submission accuracy and compliance — review regulatory materials systematically using analytical and compliance software to identify gaps before filing.
Written regulatory responses — compose clear, well-supported replies to agency inquiries regarding product safety or performance data.
Regulatory databases and search tools — query to monitor evolving requirements and identify relevant precedents for ongoing projects.
Time-sensitive submission schedules — manage independently, balancing multiple concurrent projects against agency-imposed deadlines.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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