Our mission
TOPRA is the leading organisation for regulatory professionals globally.
We develop and support trusted regulatory professionals who advance excellence in regulatory practice and help shape better healthcare outcomes worldwide.
We support our members throughout their careers with education, events, insights, and an extensive global community of like-minded professionals.
Our vision
Shaping the next era of global regulatory affairs, pushing the boundaries, advancing scientific rigour, and redefining excellence in our profession.
We will lead with innovative solutions, influence policy through critical conversations and partnerships, and equip regulatory professionals to excel and make an impact in an ever-changing environment.
Our values
Independence, Ethics, and Transparency - We earn trust through consistent professional conduct.
Quality - We will deliver absolute rigour, relevance, and quality in our work, collectively embracing advancements to drive enhanced outcomes.
Professional Authority - We build our professional credibility through strategic partnerships and global collaboration across the entire ecosystem.
Community - We are inclusive and supportive, valuing people, embracing diversity and shared learning.
Progress - We continuously learn and proactively adapt to better serve professionals and lead the future of global health regulation
Our values framework
Our values are expressed through the Rules of Membership which all our members agree to comply with. TOPRA also has a Statement of Values which outlines a code of conduct for all regulatory professionals.
Our commitment to diversity & inclusion
TOPRA is a signatory to the Science Council's Diversity Declaration. This commits us to putting diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do as an organisation, and to consider the importance of diversity for the regulatory affairs profession.
Find out more about our efforts to meet our diversity and inclusion goals.
Our Constitutional framework
Our Memorandum and Articles of Association outline the objects of the organisation and ensure that good governance procedures are followed.
How our values inform our actions:
- TOPRA represents and promotes the global healthcare regulatory profession in all sectors and encourages members to engage in all our activities
- TOPRA provides authoritative information, career-spanning training and educational qualifications to all regulatory practitioners
- TOPRA provides an independent, non-partisan space for all professionals, whether regulated or regulator, to share experiences, exchange opinions and help develop policy
- TOPRA provides the competence and value frameworks to encourage best practice, celebrating and accrediting those who achieve the highest standards
- TOPRA places diversity at the core of all we do, supporting access to the profession and encouraging wide participation.