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Advanced Strategic Communications Certificate Program

Designed for senior regulatory leaders, this program sharpens high-level communication, strategic decision-making, and risk management skills. It equips participants with proven techniques to align stakeholders, foster inclusion, and navigate complex, high-stakes environments with clarity and confidence.

Elevate your executive presence with high-level communication skills 

Strategic communication skills are essential for regulatory professionals serving in top-level positions — and those who want to get there.   

During the RAPS Advanced Strategic Communication Certificate Program, you will employ your critical thinking skills as you collaborate with your peers to analyze case studies, solve problems, and practice communication techniques you can apply immediately at your job.   

The program will consist of the following four sessions
  • Avoiding Disastrous Mistakes When Briefing High-Level Agency Officials
  • Techniques for Building Effective Teams That Embrace Diversity, Inclusion and Open Communication
  • Getting to Yes – Mastering the Art of Presenting Regulatory Positions to Staff and Stakeholders
  • Avoiding Land Mines When Communicating Sensitive Information
Friday 9 October
12pm – 3pm
Avoiding Disastrous Mistakes When Briefing High-Level Agency Officials

Session 1

Friday 23 October
12pm – 3pm
Getting to Yes – Mastering the Art of Presenting Regulatory Positions to Staff and Stakeholders

Session 2

Friday 6 November
12pm – 3pm
Techniques for Building Effective Teams That Embrace Inclusion, Diversity and Open Communication

Session 3

Friday 20 November
12pm – 3pm
Avoiding Land Mines When Communicating Sensitive Information

Session 4

Over the course of these four online sessions, senior regulatory professionals with years of experience will guide you to:  

  • Deliver high-impact, executive-level presentations to senior regulatory officials that convey credibility, influence decision-making, and advance strategic outcomes.  

  • Communicate executive-level presentations that clearly explain and defend regulatory positions, enabling you to make informed, risk-based decisions in response to health authority challenges.

  • Build and lead cross-functional teams with complementary skills to operate cohesively to achieve your organization’s strategic objectives.   

  • Effectively communicate critical updates to your staff through structured, recurring touchpoints that address key initiatives, emerging issues, and organizational impact.

  • Oversee the dissemination of sensitive information across your organization to prevent adverse repercussions.

With a group of your peers, you will employ critical thinking skills in real time as you collaborate to analyze case studies, solve problems, and practice communication techniques you can apply immediately at your job. 

Cancellations and Refunds

RAPS reserves the right to cancel this program at its sole discretion. RAPS will not be responsible for travel or other costs incurred due to cancellation. All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to [email protected]Cancellations will receive a full refund minus a 20% administrative fee. RAPS is unable to accept cancellations by phone.

Substitutions

Paid registration substitutions may be accepted with written approval from RAPS for requests received before the start of the event. To transfer a registration, email [email protected] with the event title, name of the original registrant and the contact information for the new attendee.

Proof of Attendance

A certificate of attendance can be downloaded from the RAPS Learning Portal following the event.

Questions

Contact the RAPS Support Center:
Call +1 301 770 2920, ext. 200 (8:30 am–5:30 pm EST, Monday–Friday) or email [email protected].

Speakers

Nancy  Singer, JD, LLM, RAC, FRAPS

Nancy Singer, JD, LLM, RAC, FRAPS

President, Compliance-Alliance LLC

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Richard J. DeRisio, MS

Richard J. DeRisio, MS

Principal, DeRisio Group, LLC

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Rosanne  Melikian, PhD, MSRS, RAC

Rosanne Melikian, PhD, MSRS, RAC

Sr. Director, Regulatory Affairs, Johnson & Johnson MedTech Vision

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