We are looking for a new Chair to lead the regular Patient Engagement group meetings, coordinate new activities for the wider membership (webinars, member events, article contributions etc) and represent the group at TOPRA Strategy days and/or Careers events on behalf of TOPRA.

You must be able to commit to the role for a minimum of one year.

Requirements

• Experience of working in a regulatory affairs role
• Good interpersonal and networking skills
• Presentation skills
• Active TOPRA Member
• Actively working in regulatory affairs e.g. working as a consultant/currently practising in frontline regulatory affairs
  
  

Location

Virtual – Members based in any location with experience in patient engagement within regulatory affairs are welcome to apply.

How do I find out more?

Email gloria.dwyer@topra.org

We are looking for a new Chair and Co-Chair to lead the regular Veterinary group meetings, coordinate new activities for the wider membership (webinars, member events, article contributions etc) and represent the group at TOPRA Strategy days and/or Careers events on behalf of TOPRA.

You must be able to commit to the role for a minimum of one year.

Requirements

• Experience of working in a regulatory affairs role
• Good interpersonal and networking skills
• Presentation skills
• Active TOPRA Member
• Actively working in regulatory affairs e.g. working as a consultant/currently practising in frontline regulatory affairs
  
  

Location

Virtual – Members based in any location with experience in patient engagement within regulatory affairs are welcome to apply.

How do I find out more?

Email gloria.dwyer@topra.org

The TOPRA Awards for Regulatory Excellence are the annual international awards for celebrating achievement and best practice in regulatory affairs. The Awards are a great accolade for the shortlisted nominees and winners, who know that their worthy recognition is validated by the independent judging process.

This process would not be doable without TOPRA's panel of judges. Therefore, we are looking to expand our panel of judges and take on some fresh perspectives. 

The judging process typically takes place between July-August and runs for 6 weeks, whereby during that time each judge is required to review and submit their scores for the nominations they are given to mark. The exercise will not take 6 weeks, that is simply the window in which a judge is required to do it in.

Being on this panel also gives each judge a free ticket to the prestigious Awards ceremony in November.

Requirements

Extensive regulatory affairs knowledge and experience
Doesn't need to be a TOPRA member (although this is preferred)

Location

Online. However, a free ticket to attend the prestigious Awards ceremony in November in London is given to each judge.

How to apply

Email gloria.dwyer@topra.org your CV or to ask more questions.

The working parties for our Symposium streams are responsible for developing their respective programmes, selecting topics and speakers, and ensuring that the content is relevant, exciting and informative. Their members are made up of industry experts who are committed to knowledge-sharing and professional development.

If you are interested in finding out more about the Symposium working parties, please contact james.smith@topra.org.

The Call for Abstracts for the 2026 Symposium is now open – please find out more details here if you are interested in submitting an idea for a session at the conference.

The TOPRA Symposium is the yearly premier conference for healthcare regulatory affairs. It covers all aspects of the industry, from human and veterinary medicines, through to medical devices and IVDs. Within the role of a speaker at the Symposium, you would be working alongside other great minds in regulatory affairs, and speaking to a large audience about a topic of your choice. 

If you would like to become a Symposium speaker, please express your interest by contacting meetings@topra.org.

Regulatory Rapporteur is TOPRA’s monthly peer-reviewed journal. Exclusively for TOPRA members, it provides expert and authoritative online content for regulatory affairs professionals relating to pharmaceuticals, medical devices/IVDs and veterinary medicines.

It covers a wide range of subject areas which include advanced therapy medicinal products, biologics, chemistry, manufacturing and controls, clinical trials, non-clinical development, oncology, product information and regulatory procedures and technology/artificial intelligence, combination products and software. We represent a global perspective so welcome articles focusing on all regions.

As well as our journal articles, the Regulatory Rapporteur website is also regularly updated with industry news and is also home to a growing number of RegRapPod InConversation podcasts and interviews with industry professionals.

Requirements

We are always looking to expand our author base and hear about hot topics that the industry would like to us to cover. Anyone can author an article, as long as they have regulatory affairs experience. We accept articles from both those working in industry or in academia. You do not have to be a TOPRA member to submit a proposal for an article.

We also publish summaries of sessions at our events, including our annual Symposium. If you are attending an event and would like to submit a report of a particular session, we would also like to hear from you!

Articles for the Regulatory Rapporteur journal should be 2,000-2,500 words in length.

Event write-ups should be 750 words in length.

Process for authoring articles and how to apply

If you are interested in submitting an article for publication in Regulatory Rapporteur, please contact publications@topra.org in the first instance and include the title of your proposed article and a short Abstract (100-200 words) to summarise the subject context and the aims of the article, including 4-5 bullet points listing the key themes/takeaways of the article.

This will be sent to the Editorial Board for approval. If approved, you will be sent guidelines for writing the article and a suitable submission/publication date will be agreed. 

Once the draft article is submitted, a peer review is undertaken by a member of the Editorial Board and the article will then be edited and built online for publication. Authors will be consulted at all stages and have final sign-off prior to publication.

Please note that as journal articles are exclusively for TOPRA members, authors are required to assign copyright to TOPRA and confirm that the article has not been published in similar form elsewhere.

Further details can be found on the Editorial Area of the Regulatory Rapporteur website. 

Regulatory Rapporteur is TOPRA’s monthly peer-reviewed journal. Exclusively for TOPRA members, it provides expert and authoritative online content for regulatory affairs professionals relating to pharmaceuticals, medical devices/IVDs and veterinary medicines.

It covers a wide range of subject areas which include advanced therapy medicinal products, biologics, chemistry, manufacturing and controls, clinical trials, non-clinical development, oncology, product information and regulatory procedures and technology/artificial intelligence, combination products and software. We represent a global perspective so welcome articles focusing on all regions.

As well as our journal articles, the Regulatory Rapporteur website is also regularly updated with industry news and is also home to a growing number of RegRapPod InConversation podcasts and interviews with industry professionals.

Description of role

The journal is managed by TOPRA’s publishing team but is commissioned and collated by its Editorial Board which is made up of volunteer TOPRA members who are subject matter experts.

As a Regulatory Rapporteur Editorial Board member, you will be required to:

Attend monthly Editorial Board meetings

Contribute to identifying topics for inclusion and commissioning articles

Peer review articles

Be responsible for coordinating one Regulatory Rapporteur issue each year

Facilitate useful exchanges with other TOPRA members on possible topics

Amplify the voice of Regulatory Rapporteur in the industry

 

Requirements

To become an Editorial Board member, you must be a TOPRA member. 

Prior to appointment, you should also have two years’ experience in regulatory affairs, and/or other relevant experience, such as involvement in similar types of publication.

The minimum period of Editorial Board service is one year.

Time commitment

Editorial Board meetings are monthly and are 45 minutes in length. Due to the international composition of our Board, meetings are held over Teams, although we try to have two face-to-face meetings per year for all those who can attend.

Editorial Board members should expect to commission or peer review articles in their area of expertise and volunteer to be an Issue Editor once a year. Time needed for these activities is obviously adhoc and staggered in nature, but overall, usually amounts to a total of 4-5 days annually.

How to apply

EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST HERE

The Module

This module is designed for regulatory affairs professionals to develop and deepen their understanding of the regulatory operations and authorisation procedures in the United States. It allows students to analyse and critically evaluate the US regulatory framework and the role of the FDA in drug development. Students will explore the legal and practical requirements for drug approval in the US, with case studies supporting real-world application.

Key topics include:

US regulatory landscape and drug development history
IND, NDA, ANDA, BLA and sNDA pathways
Orphan drugs, OTC products, fast-track designations
Regulatory documentation, advertising, labelling, and adverse event reporting
Interactions and communication with the FDA

The module includes lectures, workshops and case studies. It is part of the MSc and Apprenticeship programmes and is delivered face-to-face in London, at the TOPRA Office.

Key Responsibilities

As Module Leader, you will:
Develop and finalise the module programme in line with approved learning outcomes
Identify, invite and brief expert speakers (with administrative support from TOPRA)
Ensure content meets the academic and professional standards required by the MSc
Chair or co-chair the delivery of the module over the 2.5 days
Prepare reading lists and oversee the development of case studies and assessment questions
Provide a brief end-of-module report to support evaluation and continuous improvement

Requirements

Essential:
Substantial experience in US regulatory affairs or global development with a US focus
Involvement in training, mentoring, or developing others in the profession
Comfortable working collaboratively and engaging expert speakers
Member or Fellow of TOPRA

Desirable:
Experience working with universities or delivering academic/CPD content
Familiarity with MSc-level assessment and learning outcomes
Experience facilitating or chairing professional development events

What You Gain

Recognition within the regulatory affairs community as a TOPRA Module Leader
Opportunity to help shape the learning experience for MSc students
Direct engagement with the next generation of regulatory professionals
Collaboration with an experienced academic and professional support team
Travel and accommodation expenses covered in line with TOPRA's expenses policy

Location

Planning: Remote
Module delivery: In-person, in London at the TOPRA office.

Remuneration 

This is a volunteering opportunity; however, we will pay expenses (wholly incurred in performing these duties) in accordance with TOPRA's expenses policy.  

Interested?

This is a voluntary position supported by TOPRA’s professional development team.
To express your interest or recommend a colleague, please contact: Rosely Solomon, Head of Training and Qualifications - rosely.solomon@topra.org

Course(s):

Successfully Navigating European Regulatory Procedures (21 -22 July 2026) 
CRED Understanding Clinical Development ( 13-14 October 2026) 

Requirements: 

5 - 10 years of experience required in the subject area
Individuals with knowledge of the EU or UK regulatory affairs are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities: 

Work with working party to review the course programme and provide relevant input
Review case study materials and presentations alongside working party members
Assist working party to source presenters/speakers for the event

Time commitment

Bi-weekly online meetings (based on availability)

Location

Meetings to be held online, however, the event will take place in-person/online.

How to apply

Send your CV outlining your experience to meetings@topra.org.

We currently do not have any vacancies for new speakers at any of our training courses, however we are always looking for new speakers for potential future courses.

If you would like to become a training course speaker, please express your interest by contacting meetings@topra.org.