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Why Join TOPRA

Over the past 25 years, ‘Regulatory Affairs’ has developed from a local administrative function to a pivotal strategic role in the global development of new therapies, products and devices. Regulatory Affairs has been established as a distinct profession in its own right, requiring an individual set of skills and high standards of integrity and commitment.

TOPRA is committed to continuing this process by promoting the profession of Regulatory Affairs and supporting its practitioners with education, training, information and networking opportunities not available elsewhere. TOPRA is the only global organisation, which is specifically aimed at Regulatory Affairs and dedicated to the professional development of its members.

The benefits of TOPRA membership

Every member of TOPRA receives the international journal Regulatory Rapporteur on a monthly basis. The journal is a high-quality publication, which includes the latest regulatory news, interviews with leading figures and analysis. It also includes the latest meeting and conference reports and a wealth of valuable material to help with the day-to-day work of the regulatory professional. Career opportunities are also featured.
On a quarterly basis, every member also receives InTouch, a digest of news about TOPRA, its members and the social aspects of our organisation.

TOPRA’s structured training programme is recognised internationally as representing the gold-standard in regulatory training for all levels of experience and knowledge. All members are eligible for discounted rates at TOPRA training meetings and symposia.

This web site includes members-only areas providing additional information and services. With details of international training meetings and conferences, service and consultancy companies, the most extensive collection of useful regulatory links, and a ‘job-shop’, the website is a valuable resource for every member. The site also has facilities for joining and renewing membership, booking for conferences and other on-line services.

TOPRA offers a career counselling service in conjunction with Unicus. Members can have a free initial consultation and additional advice and guidance at

discounted rates.

TOPRA members are able to book a meeting room for their personal use at the TOPRA headquarters at very competitive rates. They may also use the offices for

internet access and to consult the resource library, which contains amongst other useful materials, journals, Diploma projects, and MSc dissertations.

TOPRA members are entitled to a discount on their subscription to Tarius Base Module - an online service which provides access to a database containing the business-critical reference documents from the US and EU authorities and from several important international bodies (ICH, WHO, PIC/S, OECD, GHTF) on all aspects of regulatory and compliance regulation issues pertaining to human drugs, biologics, medical devices and combination products.

TOPRA is aware that many members like to manage their personal development and extend their technical expertise through a combination of methods: personal attendance at training meetings or conferences, plus reading and electronic learning. Zenosis is a leading provider of e-learning modules in the areas of regulatory affairs and clinical research and their product is used by many leading pharmaceutical corporations. TOPRA has agreed with Zenosis that TOPRA members can purchase their modules at a discounted price, by clicking here

Additional member benefits and services are being considered at the moment and all members will be notified of any exicitng developments as they become available.