Career Resources
As the largest global organization of professionals involved with regulatory and quality for healthcare products, the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) is committed to developing and sustaining a highly competent healthcare regulatory workforce that drives good regulatory practice and policy to advance public health.
Why Regulatory Affairs?
Regulatory affairs professionals perform challenging and dynamic work at the center of science, business and government. Learn more about how a career in regulatory affairs can open new doors and opportunities.
For Students
Developing and sustaining a highly competent healthcare regulatory workforce that drives good regulatory practice and policy to advance public health is a critical priority for RAPS. That’s why we’ve created resources and programs to directly support your professional development.
Mid-Career Professionals
Leaders
Expand your leadership skills with one of our executive programs.
Advanced Strategic Certificate Program
RAPS Mentoring Program
Exclusively for RAPS members, this program is designed to connect mentors and mentees with the intention of cultivating relationships, supporting the future of the regulatory industry, providing opportunities for experienced professionals to teach and be recognized, as well as inspiring and empowering RAPS members through the engagement of meaningful conversations, the achievement of overarching goals, and shared wisdom that supports continuous career development and lifelong learning. Get involved with the RAPS Mentoring Program.
Research and Guidelines for Regulatory Professionals
RAPS produces a variety of research, references, and guidelines to help you understand the regulatory landscape, your role and responsibilities, and how to navigate and excel throughout your career.
The Global Compensation and Scope of Practice Report details compensation, job responsibilities, professional and educational backgrounds, and more.
The Global Regulatory Affairs Professionals Workforce Report provides vital field statistics about the size and health of the regulatory affairs profession.
The RAPS Code of Ethics outlines the high standards of professional conduct and professional requirements and duties expected of today’s global regulatory professionals.
The Regulatory Competency Framework describes the essential elements of what is required of regulatory professionals at four key career and professional levels.
Academic Programs
Are you a student looking to expand your regulatory foundation with an academic certificate or degree program? Explore our college and university listings to find the program that is right for you.
Work for FDA
Explore FDA jobs, and information about the application process and federalizing your resume for optimal visibility. Attend an FDA Event to network.
Work for EMA
Working at EMA, you can make a difference in protecting the health of every individual and animal in Europe. Explore EMA jobs.
Volunteer Opportunities
Get involved, give back, and contribute to the global regulatory community by serving as a RAPS volunteer leader. There are numerous boards, committees, task forces and projects where you can share your expertise. Find ways to volunteer for RAPS.
Regulatory Connections
Join nearly 200,000 professionals—including executives from health authorities and notified bodies—on RAPS LinkedIn and other social networks. Plus, share ideas and collaborate on Regulatory Exchange (RegEx) with instant access to 30,000+ global regulatory professionals.
