In the late 1990s, regulatory affairs as a dedicated profession was still relatively new, with a non-standard career path and limited educational support. Regulatory professionals invariably had experience in the industry and viewed the discipline as one of any number of logical next-steps in their personal development. In short, people fell into the profession rather than chose it.
Years of increasing regulatory obligations, more complicated products and the opportunities presented by globalisation and technological developments have created a crucible for the profession to forge itself in. Following a hike in a reliance on regulatory professionals for strategic input during recent years, the role has stabilised and become well defined — with the training and education that underpins recruitment and career progression broadening and becoming more formalised.
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