TOPRA - The Organisation for Professionals in Regulatory Affairs

The #July edition of our monthly #LinkedIn #newsletter is available now, featuring the #latestnews and #developments from #TOPRA. This issue includes details of our new #app, #Board #elections, the next application deadline for our #apprenticeship and more ⬇️. #regulatoryaffairs #humanmedicines #pharmaceuticals #medicaldevices #veterinarymedicines

🚨Less than 2 weeks to save on TOPRA membership🚨 As the leading #global #membership organisation for professionals in #regulatoryaffairs, our benefits support thousands of TOPRA members to succeed and excel in their careers. Join us by 31 July 2024 and get membership until the end of 2025 for the #exclusive rate of £290*. Whether you work in #pharmaceuticals, #medicaldevices and #IVDs, or #veterinary medicines, in industry, at a regulatory body or as a consultant, #TOPRA #membership will support your #professionaldevelopment and enable you to achieve your #career goals. #TOPRAmembership will enable you to: ✅Advance your regulatory affairs career ✅Get involved with our volunteering opportunities ✅Grow your skills and knowledge ✅Be part of a diverse international community ✅Energise your professional development Join now 👉 https://www.topra.org/join *Regulatory affairs professionals residing in low-to-middle income countries are eligible for a 50% discount. Email us at [email protected] to find out more. Please note that this offer excludes anyone who has been a TOPRA member in the last 12 months.

We are now inviting nominations for TOPRA President Elect and two Board Director positions for 2025. Stand for #election for your chance to #makeadifference to how we support the #regulatoryaffairs profession. In this short video, our current President, Michael Kipping, describes the vital role played by Board Directors. Becoming part of TOPRA’s #leadershipteam will allow you to influence the direction of your #professional body and to share your expertise in promoting the organisation and its #globalcommunity. It is a significant personal and #professionaldevelopment opportunity, and above all, an ideal way to ‘give back’ to the profession. The deadline for nominations is Friday 2 August 2024 👉 https://bit.ly/43xzB0d Please note that only TOPRA members (Member, MTOPRA or FTOPRA) who have held membership for at least one full calendar year can stand for election, however there are no limitations in terms of location, sector or employer.

We value and appreciate all the support and input we receive from our #volunteers, and one of the main ways in which we recognise their contribution is through our annual #awards. The Distinguished Service Award is for individuals who have ‘gone the extra mile’, while the Top Team Award recognises and an outstanding volunteer team contribution. This year’s deadline for nominations for both awards is Friday 30 August 2024. Find out more about how to nominate 👉 https://lnkd.in/eirQ8xBm

Our #apprenticeship allows you to gain valuable practical experience and a qualification. It is a great way to become a competent and qualified #regulatoryaffairs professional while also working. The deadline for applications for our Medicines/ATMPs pathway is 9 August 2024. Veda Avadhan (GSK), Barry Fullard (Invibio Biomaterial Solutions) and Alex Leggatt (DLRC Regulatory Consultancy) recently completed our #regulatoryaffairs specialist #apprenticeship and have seen their careers benefit from the skills and experience they have gained. Discover our apprenticeship programme and how it could help you take the #nextstep in your #career 👉 https://bit.ly/3o9jZOE #Apprenticeships #ChooseRegulatoryAffairs #RegulatoryAffairsSpecialist

Our #SuccessfullyNavigating in #EuropeanRegulatoryProcedures #CRED #trainingcourse took place last week and was a fantastic opportunity for our delegates to learn about the theory and practice of running and working with the #EU #procedures to life, illustrated with real life examples and case studies. Over two days, we looked at how to develop #strategies and #HTA by gaining a firm understanding of #EuropeanRegulatorySystem for #medicinal products. Special thanks to our #expertspeakers (Bob Clay, Kora Doorduyn van der Stoep, Sarah Hergherty, Jayne Hunt, Paul Nitschmann, Matthew Sardo, Stephen Smith, Eesha Vyas, Alex Y.), and of course, to all our delegates (Anjali Bagga, Bart Barefoot, Andrea Bartolomei, Tyler Cairns, Jenny Chan, Larry Cheng, Stephanie Elliott, Matthew Exley, Michael Gilbert, Kristine Ignate, Natasha Livori, Nicole Matthews, Francesca Meneghilli, Silvia Noonan, Jinal Patel, Aidan Roberts, Neha Santhosh, Ruby Satti, Sneha Sawant, Usha Srinivasan, Louise Tanner) for making this such a rewarding session. This course is just one of the many CRED courses from our comprehensive #training programme. Delivered by #industryexperts, these are designed for experienced #regulatoryaffairs professionals who want to develop their knowledge, expertise and competencies. See the full list of courses to find the right one for you👉 https://lnkd.in/eB6xkDHx

#Fellowship is #TOPRA’s highest grade of #membership and a mark of #excellence and distinguished contribution to #regulatoryaffairs.  There are many benefits to be enjoyed when you become a #TOPRAFellow including:  ✅Recognition and status with #FTOPRA post-nominals  ✅Career advancement  ✅Credibility and influence  ✅Support the next generation   ✅Exclusive networking events TOPRA members with over 10 years’ experience in regulatory affair can apply and there is no additional fee. Simply complete our application form to demonstrate how you meet the criteria, with two statements from supporting sponsors. Find out more 👉https://lnkd.in/e4ggH2hb

We are incredibly excited to announce the launch of our new #TOPRAEngage+ #app. This new app is more user-friendly and includes improved features and functionality so that #TOPRA #members can continue to enjoy the benefits of membership wherever they are.    The app is available to download on the #AppStore (#iOS) or #GooglePlay (#Android). Its features include: ✅A news feed with the latest updates ✅Access to our IN and SPIN communities  ✅Direct messaging with other TOPRA members  ✅Member search by name, expertise, country and membership type  ✅An interactive calendar of TOPRA IN and SPIN activities, courses and webinars  ✅Instant management of your membership account  Download the app now 👉  https://lnkd.in/e77ms4Ug  

There are now less than 3 weeks left to get #TOPRAmembership until the end of 2025 for the exclusive rate of £290 when you join by 31 July 2024*. ⌛ As the leading #global #membership organisation for #professionals in #regulatoryaffairs, our benefits continue to support thousands of #TOPRA members to succeed and excel in their #careers. TOPRA member and Managing Partner and Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer at Complear Health, Célia F. Cruz, says: ‘Over the past five years, my TOPRA membership has contributed to my professional growth and development. Being an active member and volunteer has provided me with numerous opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals from diverse backgrounds that have been instrumental in advancing my career.’ Join Célia and thousands of other TOPRA members and you too can: ✅Advance your regulatory affairs career ✅Get involved with our volunteering opportunities ✅Grow your skills and knowledge ✅Be part of a diverse international community ✅Energise your professional development Join now 👉 https://www.topra.org/join *Regulatory affairs professionals residing in low-to-middle income countries are eligible for a 50% discount. Email us at [email protected] to find out more.

Learn how to prepare and manage chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (#CMC) information in Module 3 of the #regulatory dossier. Our Getting the CMC Dossier Right #CRED #course will teach you the common pitfalls to avoid as well as being given the opportunity to interact with speakers from regulatory agencies in a neutral environment. By attending this in-person training course on 4-5 September 2024 in London, you will: ✅ Gain a comprehensive overview of the requirements for Module 3 of the regulatory dossier ✅ Participate in case studies and interactive lessons ✅ Build a network that will support you for the rest of your career ✅ Earn 14.5 #CPD hours Led by expert speakers, this course is suitable for less experienced #regulatoryaffairs professionals who require comprehensive information on CMC, as well as experienced professionals who are new to CMC. This course is part of our programme of CRED courses which are for experienced professionals committed to developing their regulatory and management competencies. Book now 👉 https://lnkd.in/eVk5gJ87 Discounted rates are available for TOPRA members and for anyone working for regulatory or government agencies, academic institutions, charities, patient groups, or in full-time education.