Now more than ever, organizations rely on regulatory professionals to undertake diverse responsibilities that encompass multiple product lines, all stages of the product lifecycle and multiple geographic locations. Navigating these challenges and effectively interfacing with executive, finance, marketing and other staff requires strong business skills.
As you take on new roles and responsibilities, you simply cannot afford to let gaps in your knowledge hold you back. The RAPS Business and Leadership Series, consisting of education programs, skill-building workshops and unique products and services, equips you with the tools required of top regulatory managers. RAPS helps you build the expertise, judgment and confidence to succeed today and to seize opportunities ahead.
The RAPS Business and Leadership Series offers an unmatched blend of business and regulatory expertise. From RAPS Executive Development at the Kellogg School of Management and Haas School of Business to hot-topic Webcasts, online courses and blended learning, you can expand your skill set and raise your level of proficiency while living and working anywhere in the world.
Together with the esteemed faculty at two top business schools, RAPS has created a unique opportunity to prepare high-potential executives to confidently take on broader business and leadership responsibilities while exploring the healthcare industry's most critical issues. You will develop the powerful leadership skills to tackle formidable management challenges and strategically position your company in the global marketplace.
The UC Berkeley Center for Executive Education, Haas School of Business
Nestled near the Berkeley hills and overlooking the San Francisco Bay, The Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley unites world-class faculty and industry leaders to provide you with an essential program for senior-level regulatory professionals covering these key business areas:
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Decision-making
- Healthcare Trends
- High Impact Teams
- International Business
- Marketing
- Strategic Thinking
Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
Located in the Chicago suburb of Evanston, Illinois, the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University brings together a faculty of preeminent scholars and passionate educators in an exciting program specifically for senior-level regulatory professionals covering these key business areas:
- Change Management
- Crisis Management
- Decision-making
- Negotiation
- New Product Development
- Operations Management
- Strategy
Programs and Events
- Business Track at Annual Conference
- RAPS Online University Courses
- Project Management
- Effective Communication and Negotiation
Publications
- Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance, by Atul Gawande
- True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership, by Bill George
- The CEO Within: Why Inside Outsiders Are the Key to Succession Planning, by Joseph L. Bower
Educational Opportunities
The regulatory profession is a knowledge-driven profession based on dynamic science, regulation and business issues. Ongoing knowledge and professional advancement are essential at every career level
RAPS educational opportunities are designed to help you build your knowledge and your staff's knowledge, job skills and abilities regardless of your geographic location or region(s) of responsibility. From earning your RAC to gaining access to quality information, research and a global network of peers, RAPS is the source for regulatory professional development and advancement for you and your staff.
Webcasts
RAPS' unique Webcast series offers participants a convenient option for flexible, cost-effective learning. RAPS Webcasts directly deliver the knowledge needed to keep pace with the dynamic regulatory environment. Topics range from regulatory updates and product specific issues to business skills.
Webcasts allow participants the opportunity to:
- Learn from industry experts and regulatory agency representatives
- Share the experience with colleagues for the cost of a single user fee
- Interact with speakers through live Q&A
Meetings and Conferences
Attend RAPS' worldwide meetings, conferences and workshops to network, gain insight on global issues and advancements and play an active role in growing your profession.
2011 RAPS: The Regulatory Convergence
2011 RAPS: The Regulatory Convergence is a great opportunity for regulatory professionals at all levels to learn about the profession and connect with colleagues. At this conference, top public and private sector regulatory professionals from around the world gather to discuss advancements in the profession as well as new health care product regulations and what they mean to you. Addressing multiple product lines and regulatory responsibilities throughout the product lifecycle, this one-of-a-kind event is not to be missed.
2011 RAPS Horizons: Regulatory and Beyond
For more experienced regulatory professionals, the RAPS Horizons Conference & Exhibition is a unique event that challenges you to think strategically and creatively about some of the regulatory profession's most vital issues. In highly-focused, in-depth education sessions, key international opinion leaders speak provocatively about the impact of current regulatory guidelines, trends, market innovations, new technologies and much more.
Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC)
Regulatory Affairs Certification, known as the RAC, is the only certification specifically for regulatory professionals in the healthcare product sector. The RAC credential is a professional distinction that denotes commitment to excellence and pursuit of knowledge and career advancement. RAC-credentialed professionals are among the current and rising leaders in the regulatory profession. They work in all parts of the world and in many settings, including industry, government and academic organizations. To date, more than 5,000 individuals have earned the RAC. It is recommended that candidates for the RAC have at least three to five years of regulatory experience.