Join the RAPS Twin Cities Chapter for an interactive keynote on what separates regulatory leaders who truly move the enterprise, presented by Jackie Peterson, PCC, CEO of Lift Bridge Leadership. Regulatory affairs professionals serve as both the technical authority and the strategic voice organizations rely on to approve, advise, and advance products that improve and save lives. They shape strategy from the earliest stages of development, build agency relationships that open global markets, and provide enterprise-wide guidance that keeps organizations moving forward — often in the most demanding moments.
Yet the full power of that leadership often goes unrealized. Not because of any gap in expertise, but because of a gap in how regulatory professionals lead. This session is about closing that gap. Drawing on 25+ years partnering with regulatory teams through some of the most consequential moments in medical device history, Jackie shows how strategic clarity, trusted influence across the organization and with agencies, and well-equipped systems enable regulatory leaders to drive decisive results when it matters most. Each success carries the same lesson: the leaders who shaped those outcomes were not simply excellent at their technical craft — they were enterprise leaders, clear on strategy, trusted by peers, influential across their business and agencies alike, and equipped to make an impact. Attendees will leave not just inspired and ready to create their ripple effect.
Key Takeaways
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the three leadership shifts that elevate regulatory professionals from high performers to enterprise leaders: Influence rooted in trust, Inspiration through strategic clarity, and the ability to create an impact beyond their tasks
- Understand how trusted influence, strategic clarity, and strong relationships position regulatory leaders to drive enterprise impact — especially in moments of crisis
- Apply a practical framework for building the internal and external agency relationships that multiply the function’s impact
- Leave with a personal action commitment developed during structured reflection time in the session
Why Should You Attend?
- Understand what separates regulatory leaders who move the enterprise from those who are simply excellent at the technical craft
- Learn the three leadership shifts — trust and influence, strategic clarity and impact — through real case studies
- See how regulatory leadership performs under genuine pressure, drawn from consequential moments in medical device history
- Gain a practical framework for internal and external partnerships that multiplies your function’s impact
- Strengthen cross-functional credibility and the ability to shape strategy from the earliest stages of development
- Take part in structured reflection and leave with a specific personal action commitment
- Connect the frameworks to your own experience in open discussion with the Twin Cities regulatory community
Who Should Attend?
This session is designed for:
- Regulatory affairs leaders — VPs, directors, heads of function, and senior managers
- Quality, clinical, manufacturing, and supply chain leaders in regulated environments
- Emerging leaders and high performers preparing to step into enterprise leadership roles
- Consultants and principals who advise regulatory and quality leadership
- Anyone responsible for the strategy, credibility, and impact of a technical function
Agenda
Location
St. Cloud State University
7411 85th Ave
Brooklyn Park, MN 55446
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].
Speaker
Jackie Peterson
