Regulatory Affairs Specialist

We are seeking a dedicated Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join our team. This role involves working on-site in Lake County on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. A key component of this position is to ensure that regulatory planning information is accurate and readily available for leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. Experience with MS Project is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute assignments that ensure complete and accurate regulatory planning information is readily available for leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Serve as a key member of the Regulatory Portfolio Management core team responsible for enhancing and maintaining planning and reporting systems.
• Assist Enhancement Leads in triaging and dispositioning enhancement requests.
• Partner with Regulatory Strategic Planning colleagues to capture large datasets and prevent backlogs.
• Update ongoing regulatory plans to align with improvements made to planning templates.
• Support relevant complex and/or cross-functional initiatives as needed.
• Lead or co-lead straightforward departmental process improvement activities.
• Generate regulatory planning metrics reports and address other system-related needs.
• Assist in system-related training and updates to training material and logistics.

• 2 years of pharmaceutical or industry-related experience.
• Experience working in a complex and matrix environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with and understanding of software tools.
• Keen awareness of cultural nuances and proven ability to work in a global environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• Bachelor's degree.
• RAC Certification from the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS).
• Higher education and/or RAC certification may compensate for years of experience.
• Experience in Regulatory Affairs and/or Project Management preferred.
• Understanding of global regulations.

The role is based on-site in Lake County with workdays on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The environment is dynamic and involves collaboration with cross-functional teams. A dress code is not specified, but professional attire is generally expected in such settings.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of North Chicago, IL.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $41.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in North Chicago,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $40 - $41