Regulatory science is becoming increasingly important as industries navigate evolving FDA regulations, product safety requirements, and global compliance standards. To meet growing workforce demand, the Master of Business and Science (MBS) degree has launched a new concentration in Regulatory Science.
What is the MBS Regulatory Science Concentration?
“Regulatory science is a growing field in the industry,” said Dr. Jay Goldring, concentration advisor.
The Regulatory Science concentration within the Master of Business and Science degree covers the broader FDA-regulated landscape, including the pharmaceutical, food, and consumer products industries. Within this concentration, there are three pathways available: pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic.
As a concentration within the Master of Business and Science degree, Regulatory Science pairs science-focused coursework with a business curriculum, experiential learning, and extensive networking opportunities thanks to our long-standing academic-industry partnerships.
Jay Goldring and Raquel Mura will serve as advisors for this concentration. Goldring has over 40 years of experience in quality, safety, and regulatory compliance programs in government and the pharmaceutical, food, and consumer products industries. You can read more about his background on our blog.
Mura, who is the current instructor of the MBS course “Fundamentals of Regulatory Affairs” and advises for the MBS Drug Discovery and Development concentration, currently serves as Senior Regulatory Advisor at Bio Strategy Advisors and is the founder of RGM Life Sciences Consulting.
The curriculum for this concentration also features the new course, “Introduction to Toxicology and Safety Science for Regulatory Professionals,” which will premiere in Spring 2027. This course explores toxicology and risk assessment, their applications, and will take in-person students on field trips to testing laboratories.
Why choose the MBS Regulatory Science Concentration?
Many graduate programs offer degrees in Regulatory Science, but most cover only pharmaceuticals. Rutgers MBS is the only program offering concentrations in food and cosmetics as well. In addition, our program covers basic business skills, including finance and accounting, communication and leadership, and marketing, clearing the path for regulatory professionals to move into leadership roles in a variety of disciplines within their organizations.
“Regulatory science is a specialized discipline in many organizations, and regulatory professionals are often viewed as ‘policemen’ at the end of the process,” said Goldring. “Our program provides students with the tools to become full business partners with other functions in their organizations and provide meaningful input from product development through marketing.”
Career Pathways in Regulatory Science
This MBS concentration in Regulatory Science will prepare students for regulatory-focused roles across the pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics, and broader consumer products sector—industries where global regulations shape product development, quality, safety, and commercialization.
Regulatory science can lead to a range of career paths across pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food.
In pharmaceuticals, a student’s career path might begin in regulatory submissions, then move into regulatory strategy, helping shape testing plans and eventually contributing to product development and marketing strategy.
In cosmetics and food, a student might start in regulatory or compliance-focused roles, advising on product claims and ensuring products meet requirements, and potentially advance into higher-level marketing or product development positions.
Across all three sectors, regulatory science is a strong entry point into the industry that can grow into broader business and leadership opportunities.
“Companies always need people with a regulatory and safety background,” said Goldring.
According to Lightcast, a leader in labor market analytics, some top skills for Regulatory Affairs Specialists and Regulatory Affairs Managers include:
- Regulatory affairs
- Pharmaceuticals
- Packaging and labeling
- Regulatory compliance
- New product development
- Project management
- Marketing
- Communication
- Leadership
All of these skills are taught throughout the MBS Regulatory Science concentration.
Goldring has advice for students entering regulatory science.
“Be creative,” he said. The concentration will teach students how to understand the business behind the decisions that companies make. Students can take those regulatory restrictions and apply their business knowledge to developing creative solutions in the marketplace.
“Our program will teach students to really make positive contributions to the business,” said Goldring.
Ready to take the next step?
If you are interested in the Master of Business and Science degree Regulatory Science concentration, join us for an informational webinar, schedule an appointment with an enrollment specialist, or apply today.