Whether you are a student, an entry-level regulatory associate or an experienced executive, RAPS is dedicated to providing you with high-quality tools to enhance your professional development and maximize your career opportunities.
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Professional Development
Conferences and Distance Learning
From self-directed learning and webcasts to traditional face-to-face conferences and local chapter programs, RAPS keeps you up-to-date and competitive. RAPS members typically receive a 15–20% discount. Student Members receive additional savings off the member rate.
Certification Program
Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) is the international standard for professional credentialing within regulatory affairs. RAPS members receive discounts on exam costs and RAC prep reference tools.
Professional Development Framework (PDF)
The PD Framework offers a model for describing the basic body of knowledge and relevant skills of the RA profession across product lines, geographic locations and employer types at four major career stages.
Awards
Each year, RAPS and the regulatory profession recognize members who have made a significant contribution to regulatory affairs. These honors are open only to RAPS members.
Career Connections
This online job and resumé database will help you find the perfect job. It also provides career development and resume services.
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News & Information
Regulatory Focus Magazine
Available only to RAPS members, this premier publication provides regulatory professionals with insightful, up-to-date information. Student Members can only access the magazine online.
RAPS Store
Our in-house team of experts is on the leading edge of available resources, assuring that our store is always fully stocked with relevant books and information. RAPS members typically receive a 10–33% discount off all store products.
Salary Survey
RAPS conducts a comprehensive study among US and Canadian-based regulatory affairs professionals. The survey is a valuable tool for regulatory professionals considering their future. RAPS members receive a significant discount over nonmember prices.
Exclusive RegLink Discount for RAPS Members
RAPS is excited to bring even more value to your membership by offering you a 15% discount on subscriptions to RegLink's Global Updates. RegLink’s unique “What’s New” worldwide review of regulatory, commercial, reimbursement and health technology assessment policy impacting drugs, biologics, and medical devices facilitates regulatory, clinical and commercial strategy development. The e-weekly Global Updates provide unparalleled horizon scanning of key markets worldwide through an exclusive quick-reference, user-friendly format with links to source documents and English translation of titles and summary. To learn more, visit www.reglinkassociates.com/raps.php.
Tarius Regulatory Web Portals
Tarius provides Human Drugs, Biologics, Medical Device, IVD regulatory information from 75+ countries, enabling access via one searchable web portal. It's "Google-like", hassle-free and updated daily.
RAPS members get 15% discount off the regular subscription rate to Tarius' Basic Module: Human Drugs, Biologics and Tarius' Basic Module: Medical Devices.
Special IPQ Subscription Offer for RAPS Members
RAPS members may now subscribe to the publication International Pharmaceutical Quality (IPQ) for $200 (US). – A 50% reduction from the standard subscription price. Recently launched by Bill Paulson, former editor of “The Gold Sheet,” IPQ provides in-depth analysis of the developing issues and challenges surrounding the international harmonization of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical quality regulation and the development of regulatory approaches appropriate for advancing products and processes. The May/June issue focuses on the recent Congressional hearings held to assess the resources and powers FDA needs to oversee an increasingly complex global pharmaceutical supply chain (download the May/June 2010 issue). For more information or to subscribe go to www.ipqpubs.com/raps.
» RAPS Members Receive Complimentary Access to IPQ's May 2010 CMC Report
Special Elsevier Business Intelligence Subscription Discounts for RAPS Members
As a RAPS member, you may receive 20-40% discounts on Elsevier Business Intelligence subscriptions. Elsevier Business Intelligence places biopharma and medical device professionals, and those who focus on these industries, at the forefront of knowledge and insight, by providing the perfect combination of news and information together with penetrating insight and analysis. Built on the proud heritage of F-D-C Reports, Windhover Information and Medtech Insight, Elsevier Business Intelligence is a leader in the field of healthcare industry information.
Discounts for new subscriptions are available for the following products:
"The Pink Sheet," "The Pink Sheet DAILY," "The Gray Sheet," The RPM Report: Regulation-Policy-Market Access, IN VIVO: The Business and Medicine Report, Start-Up: Emerging Medical Ventures, Medtech Insight, "The Silver Sheet," "The Gold Sheet," and PharmAsia News.
To take advantage of this special offer for new subscriptions, contact Ida Stepinac at I.Stepinac@Elsevier.com or 1 203 838 4401, ext. 128. To learn more about these publications, visit www.ElsevierBI.com
Regulatory Resource Directory
A free, 24-hour online resource that provides members with a comprehensive listing of products and services they need to help them execute their duties.
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Networking Opportunities
As a neutral forum, RAPS provides its members with a unique opportunity to network with peers and industry leaders alike. Share ideas, solve problems and be heard by top officials and executives within industry and government.
Access to RAPS Member Directory
This member-only resource lists all active RAPS members and is searchable by name, company and location. Student Members are not listed, but students may access and search the RAPS Member Directory. The directory is the best guide to who's who and where in the regulatory affairs profession. The information contained in the directory is updated in real-time, so you will always have access to the most current information about your peers. Members can update their records online.
Local Chapters
RAPS chapters provide a local forum for regulatory affairs professionals to share experiences, interact with colleagues and to learn from and with colleagues. Membership in these chapters is free and brings the latest information and trends to you. Student Members are not eligible to serve as officers.
2011 RAPS: The Regulatory Convergence
RAPS' premier conference brings together experts from all corners of the globe and across the regulatory profession to address hot topics, emerging trends and need-to-know information. RAPS members receive registration discounts.
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Consumer Discount Programs
Errors & Omissions and Professional Liability Insurance
The worst time to find out you don't have adequate coverage is when you need it most – after an accident has happened. RAPS members receive savings on Professional Liability Insurance through Vaughan Insurance Group. Download more information about coverage (PDF), or visit www.vaughanins.com. Should you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact David Vaughan at +1 918 779 7880 or david@vaughanins.com.
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