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Regulatory Scientists are professionals
that specialize in scientific research, usually in the pharmaceutical
industry, as well as in the international regulations that govern
scientific discovery. This duel role requires extensive knowledge of a
broad range of subjects and constant continuing education because of the
ever-changing nature of this specialty. Regulatory scientists usually work
as an intermediary between research and development teams and federal
agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This is done in
order to expedite quality drug development and secure final product
approval with the FDA. They also coordinate all quality review activities
in order to ensure that any problems with a product are identified and
corrected before they are put on the market. Regulatory scientists may
sometimes conclude their research by writing detailed reports and
scientific papers that are submitted to professional journals for
publication. This profession requires excellent communication and
interpersonal skills as well as the ability to pay close attention to
detail.
Work Environment:Regulatory scientists
work in a variety of settings including pharmaceutical companies, research
facilities, government facilities, colleges and universities, academic
medical centers, biomedical industries, and chemical plants.
High School Preparation:
High school
students interested in becoming a regulatory scientist should study a wide
variety of courses including biology, chemistry, physics, algebra,
calculus, geometry, trigonometry, English, literature, physical education,
computer science, sociology, and health education.
College Requirements:
Individuals
interested in this profession must first obtain an undergraduate degree in
a science related field. The majority of employers require an advanced
degree, such as a PharmD, RPh, MS, MD, or PhD, as well as extensive
experience in a regulatory or scientific area. While there is no formal
certifications for this specialty, most regulatory scientists are licensed
or certified by their respective professional associations (i.e. Medicine
or Pharmacy)
Students
interested in regulatory science should contact schools for information on
admission and course of study.
For educational institutions in
Mississippi
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Career Outlook:
The career outlook for regulatory
scientists is going to be excellent over the next decade and well into the
future. Pharmaceutical companies will continue to employ the greatest
number of these professionals because they possess the scientific and
regulatory knowledge that helps expedite the product development process.
Technological advances will also have a positive impact on this specialty.
Scientists will be able to use these advances in technology to conquer
diseases such as cancer, AIDS, and diabetes that have affected so many
lives.
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Salary:
Average Annual Salary
$65,800
Salary Range
$39,200 - $100,900
Professional Organizations:
Federation of American Societies for
Experimental Biology
9650 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD
20814-3996
Phone: (301) 634-7021
Fax: (301) 634-7353
Web:
www.faseb.org
American Institute of Biological
Sciences
1444 I St., NW,
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 628-1500
Fax (202) 628-1509
Web:
www.aibs.org |
