Introducing the RAPS Belgium Local Networking Group
The Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) has started a networking group for regulatory professionals in Belgium, partnering with local regulatory professionals to create a community for regulatory professionals to network and share knowledge.
The RAPS Belgium Local Networking Group (LNG) is the 11th RAPS community in Europe and is the second RAPS LNG to debut in 2024.
“I am thrilled to lead our local networking group for regulatory affairs professionals in medical devices, in vitro diagnostics (IVDs), and pharmaceuticals,” said Kirsten van Garsse, the new chair of the RAPS Belgium LNG. “Our primary goal is to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing among experts in our fields. Through interactive discussions, workshops, and networking events, we aim to empower members to navigate complex regulatory landscapes with confidence, ultimately driving continuous improvement and excellence in regulatory affairs.”
Interested in joining the RAPS Belgium Local Networking Group? Visit the new community website here.
The RAPS Belgium LNG leadership team:
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Chair: Kirsten van Garsse, director authorized representative services and manager IVD at Qbd
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Vice Chair: Anne-Sophie Grell, manager RA medical devices at Qbd
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Co-Chair: Anne Paulussen, senior consultant RA IVD at Qbd
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Vice Co-Chair: Pieter Bogaert, senior consultant RA IVD at Qbd
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Program/Educational Chair: Sara Van Wouwe, RA consultant IVD at Qbd
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Program/Educational Chair: Caroline Aernouts, senior RA consultant MD at Qbd
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Program/Educational Chair: Sylvie Gelebart, global regulatory affairs lead early I&I at Sanofi
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Communications Chair: Rahima Garbaoui, RA consultant MD at QbD
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Membership/Engagement Chair: Kevin Lenders, regulatory affairs manager at KiOmed
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Membership/Engagement Chair: Agnieszka Swiatek, regulations manager at Byteflies
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Event Chair: Sophie Missoutten, RA consultant pharma at Qbd
These LNG leaders will work with local regulatory professionals and RAPS to build an engaged community and host events for regulatory professionals in Belgium both online and in-person.
Chapters and local networking groups allow regulatory professionals to promote regional career development with support from RAPS staff. Each chapter and LNG has a website where members can team up to answer questions specific to their geographic location, brainstorm in-person and online and arrange networking events.