RAPS Fellows recognizes senior regulatory professionals, with a minimum of 15 years of regulatory experience, for their continued significant contributions and leadership in the advancement of the profession and the professional. Fellows will receive a dignified status and special services from RAPS. Fellows will be important resources for strategic dialogue, mentoring, implementation of special initiatives and international development.
Fellows will represent all segments of RAPS membership, including industry, government, academia, research and clinical organizations, as well as all regulated products. Their responsibilities include the following:
- Represent the profession and RAPS at regulatory programs
- Participate in forums covering issues and trends facing the profession
- Participate, serve and lead within their profession and RAPS
- Identify and assist in developing future RAPS leadership
- Give back to the profession by helping up-and-coming new/junior regulatory professionals progress through their career by providing guidance and advice
As a RAPS Fellow, you will receive multiple benefits:
- Recognition as a leader in the profession
- Provide leadership towards the development and future of the profession
- Networking opportunities with senior-level regulatory professionals to discuss senior management issues and organizational challenges
- A special Fellow ribbon and/or lapel pin to be worn at RAPS and other regulatory related functions
- Special induction ceremony at the RAPS Annual Conference & Exhibition
- Recognition in Regulatory Focus magazine and other RAPS member communications
Successful candidates for RAPS Fellows are expected to have a minimum of 15 years of regulatory experience and Level IV experience as outlined in the Regulatory Affairs Professional Development Framework. Candidates will be selected based on their knowledge and demonstrated leadership for critical regulatory issues, management experience and contribution to the regulatory profession.
» RAPS Fellows Class of 2009