Resources for starting out in regulatory affairs

If you are looking for your first role in regulatory affairs for human or animal medicines, or for medical devices, TOPRA's careers pages are an essential port of call. As a leading professional body for healthcare regulatory affairs we are committed to delivering the support you need throughout your career.

Here are some useful tips for starting your regulatory affairs career:

  • Be prepared to take another role in the drug or device development process as a stepping stone.
  • Review your CV for skills and experience that would be particularly transferable (eg, good communication skills, project management and/or the ability to synthesise information).
  • Enrol with a specialist regulatory recruitment consultant who can advise you.

 

How TOPRA can help

Our courses for those new to Regulatory Affairs

TOPRA offers two levels of in-person courses for those new to or exploring a career in healthcare regulatory affairs. Basics courses are one-day primers on pharmaceutical, veterinary or medical device regulatory affairs; our Introductory courses are multi-day classes covering pharmaceutical or medical device regulatory affairs in much greater depth. 

Upcoming Basics courses

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09/03/2027Essentials of European Veterinary Regulatory AffairsThe world of veterinary regulatory affairs can be a confusing and complex place, particularly if you have no formal veterinary or regulatory affairs background. The purpose of this course is to provide you with a clear and concise understanding of the role played by regulatory affairs in obtaining and maintaining marketing authorisations for veterinary medicinal products.Online VETB0227O
06/04/2027Essentials of European Medical Device Regulatory AffairsGain a practical introduction to European medical device regulations and the regulatory affairs profession. Explore key requirements including CE marking, device classification, conformity assessment and post-market surveillance, enabling you to support compliance with confidence.Online BASMD0527O
05/05/2027Essentials of European Pharmaceutical Regulatory AffairsBuild a strong foundation in European pharmaceutical regulatory affairs and gain the knowledge needed to start or advance your career in the profession. Explore the regulatory framework for medicines, marketing authorisations, product lifecycle management and key regulatory procedures, enabling you to contribute with greater confidence and effectiveness.Online BAS0427O
13/07/2027Essentials of In Vitro Diagnostics Regulatory AffairsBuild a strong foundation in in vitro diagnostics (IVD) regulatory affairs and gain the knowledge needed to work confidently within this evolving sector. Explore key regulatory requirements, product performance principles, documentation and approval processes, enabling you to support compliance and contribute effectively across the IVD product lifecycle.Online BASIVD27O
05/10/2027Essentials of European Pharmaceutical Regulatory AffairsBuild a strong foundation in European pharmaceutical regulatory affairs and gain the knowledge needed to start or advance your career in the profession. Explore the regulatory framework for medicines, marketing authorisations, product lifecycle management and key regulatory procedures, enabling you to contribute with greater confidence and effectiveness.Online BAS1027O

 

Upcoming in-depth Intro courses

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