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Looking for the perfect organization to support your career and your profession? You’ve come to the right place. RAPS helps its members gain valuable knowledge, network with peers, define their career paths and achieve professional designation.
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Member Benefits
Whether you are a student, an entry-level associate or an experienced executive, RAPS provides the tools you need to reinforce professional development and maximize career opportunities.
Professional Development
Conferences and Distance Learning—RAPS is your number-one choice for high-quality professional development. We recruit some of the most knowledgeable speakers to teach you everything from regulatory affairs basics to the pressing issues facing today’s senior regulatory affairs professionals. RAPS offers programs in a variety of learning formats to accommodate your learning style, budget and needs, including the RAPS Annual Conference & Exibition—the can't-miss regulatory event of the year. 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. The RAC identifies individuals committed to RA excellence, the pursuit of knowledge and professional advancement. RAPS members receive discounts on exam costs and RAC prep reference tools.
Professional Development Navigator—This online tool allows regulatory affairs professionals to assess their job-focused knowledge and skills while managing their career development. The PD Navigator is great for those entering the field or with many years of experience. RAPS members receive a large discount on this online tool.
Awards—Being recognized by the profession and your peers is a significant professional accomplishment and one that will last a lifetime. Each year, RAPS and the RA profession recognize members who have made a significant contribution to regulatory affairs. The awards celebrate individuals with a lifetime of commitment to the RA profession, as well as the rising stars who have been in RA only a few years. These honors are open only to RAPS members.
Career Connections—This 24-hour website for RA professionals offers a variety of career development resources. An online job and resumé database, informative articles to help you find the perfect job, a comprehensive list of advanced degree and certificate programs, and access to salary survey information are all at your fingertips.
Information Resources
Regulatory Affairs Focus Magazine—Get practical information and industry news from RAPS full-color, exclusive monthly publication. Available only to RAPS members, this premier publication provides regulatory professionals in the drug, device, biologics and related fields with insightful, up-to-date information. Members also have access to previous issues of Regulatory Affairs Focus online—that's over searchable 1,200 articles on cutting-edge RA information. Student Members can only access the magazine online.
RAPS Bookstore—As the definitive resource for the RA professional, the RAPS Bookstore offers a one-stop shop for the industry’s top products and resources. Our in-house team of experts is on the leading edge of available resources, assuring that our bookstore is always fully stocked with relevant books and information. RAPS members typically receive a 10–33% discount off all bookstore products.
Salary Study—In 2006, RAPS conducted a comprehensive study among US and Canadian-based regulatory affairs professionals. The survey is a valuable tool for RA professionals considering their future. RAPS members receive a significant discount over nonmember prices. An EU survey is also available.
Tarius Regulatory Database—Take the pain out of searching for the critical regulatory information you need with Tarius—a comprehensive, online regulatory intelligence database. As a RAPS member, you can subscribe to this time-saving resource at a 15% discount off the regular rate and sign up to receive a free weekly email on regulatory updates. An easy-to-use compilation of reference materials from government agencies and international regulating bodies, Tarius provides “one-stop shopping” for regulatory professionals—eliminating the need to monitor, download and archive updates and other vital information from various web and printed sources.
RA Marketplace—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.
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. As the regulatory affairs profession continues to grow, connecting with other RA professionals becomes even more important. Membership in these chapters is free and brings the latest information and trends to you. Student Members are not eligible to serve as officers.
Annual Conference—This flagship conference features noted international speakers from every discipline. RAPS’ premier conference brings together experts from all corners of the globe and across the RA profession to address hot topics, emerging trends and need-to-know information. RAPS members receive registration discounts.
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 go to www.vaughanins.com. Should you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact David Vaughan at 918.779.7880 or david@vaughanins.com.
DHL Express—RAPS members can save up to 25% on air express and ground shipping. Members can rely on DHL’s commitment to guaranteed on-time delivery and customer service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Questions? For more information about member benefits or services, call RAPS Solutions Center at +1 301 770 2920, ext. 200 or email membership@raps.org.
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