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The regulatory function is vital in making safe and effective healthcare products available worldwide. Individuals who ensure regulatory compliance and prepare submissions, as well as those whose main job function is clinical affairs or quality assurance are all considered regulatory professionals.
Share your knowledge and expertise with your regulatory peers by submitting an in-depth, evidence-based article focusing on key areas and emerging issues in the global regulatory landscape.
One of our most valuable contributions to the profession is the Regulatory Code of Ethics. The Code of Ethics provides regulatory professionals with core values that hold them to the highest standards of professional conduct.
Your membership opens the door to free learning resources on demand. Check out the Member Knowledge Center for free webcasts, publications and online courses.
Like all professions, regulatory is based on a shared set of competencies. The Regulatory Competency Framework describes the essential elements of what is required of regulatory professionals at four major career and professional levels.
Registration is now open for RAPS Convergence 2021! Gather with the regulatory community 12-15 September for four days of learning, engagement, and excitement.
Keep the sparks coming! Delegates of the conference have access to on-demand content until the end of October 2021.
This updated edition is a great reference for anyone working in multinational product development and marketing.
Regipedia is an interactive resource created to benefit RAPS members with 24/7 access to more than 2,300 regulatory terms.
Hear from leaders around the globe as they share insights about their experiences and lessons learned throughout their certification journey.
The board of directors develops and updates the mission, strategic core and strategic directions for RAPS; establishes policy, directs the activities of the elected officials and committees; and approves all action pertaining to the business of RAPS. The board meets three to four times per year, with half-day to one-day meetings, and conducts other business through teleconference and/or electronic communications. Members of the board must be able to allocate appropriate time and attention to the work of the board and to work on behalf of RAPS without regard to personal gain. Where possible, board members are encouraged to support some travel expenses with their employer’s support.
The Chairman is the chief elected official of RAPS and will preside at all membership, Board of Directors and Executive Committee meetings. The Chairman cannot be re-elected to serve as an Officer or Director of RAPS following the completion of the term as Chairman.
The President of RAPS will assume without election the office of Chairman at the expiration of the term of the incumbent. In the absence of the Chairman, the President will preside at meetings of the membership, Board of Directors or Executive Committee and will perform other duties, as assigned by the Chairman.
The President-elect will assume without election the office of President at the expiration of the term of the incumbent. The President-elect is responsible for becoming acquainted with the functions of the President and Chairman and performing other duties, as assigned by the Chairman.
The Treasurer will review the financial status of RAPS at least quarterly and will ensure all financial processes follow good business practice. The Treasurer will chair the Finance Committee and will report on financial status at every meeting of the Board of Directors. The Treasurer is authorized to sign all legal documents requiring the signature of a Board Officer.
Directors, along with the officers, are responsible for identifying strategic opportunities and directions RAPS and the profession, assuring the operational integrity and effectiveness of the organizations, developing policies, and promoting and representing RAPS and the profession. Directors serve a three year term and may be re-nominated to a second term.
Directors must have demonstrated regulatory expertise and experience and be able to identify and articulate opportunities for the profession and RAPS. Directors should be able to contribute to developing strategic directions of the organizations as well as assessing the effectiveness of operations and finances.