JobFrame · REGULA.REGULATO24BF.M4
Regulatory Affairs (CDMO)
M4 · M4 — Director · Individual contributor
Median pay · United States
$178,343
$140,104 – $227,020 · USD · annual
Level position
M4 · 4 of 5 in track
Median pay
$178,343
$140,104–$227,020
Level
M4
M4 · 4 of 5 in track
Super-function
compliance
Demand-heat
moderate
4.5% growth
Summary
Management track for the CDMO Regulatory Affairs function — leading teams that prepare, review, and submit CMC-centric regulatory dossiers (CTA/IND/IMPD, DMF/ASMF, marketing authorizations, variations/lifecycle submissions) across global agencies on behalf of clients. Distinct from the IC/Principal track in that these roles directly supervise regulatory staff, own departmental milestones and budgets, manage personnel actions, and represent the organization in agency and client interactions. This is the people-leadership ladder; deep dossier authorship and agency strategy as a sole expert sits on the IC track.
This level — M4 M4 — Director
Leads a function or department; owns strategy, budget, and outcomes for the area.