Orange County Regulatory Affairs Discussion Group

??Are you exploring Careers in Regulatory Affairs? Don’t Miss This Event! ?? Join us for “Navigating Your Path: OCRA Career Panel in Regulatory Affairs”, an insightful FREE online workshop tailored for aspiring and seasoned professionals in regulatory affairs! Whether you’re a student, a healthcare professional looking to transition, or seeking career growth, this is the perfect opportunity to gain expert insights, network with industry leaders, and explore exciting career paths. ?? Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 ? Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM (PST) ?? Location: Online (FREE for members & non-members!) ??? Register Here: https://lnkd.in/g3jd9YA8 ?? Meet Our Esteemed Panelists & Discover Career Paths?? ?? Julie Manchester – VP, Regulatory Affairs & Quality at Autonomix Medical With 15+ years of experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and product testing, Julie transitioned from chemist to regulatory leader in the medtech industry. ?? She’ll share: Career transitions | Key skills for success | Growth strategies ?? Shep Bentley – Principal Consultant at Bentley Biomedical Consulting A regulatory expert with 20+ years of experience, Shep specializes in regulatory clearances for devices, drugs, and combination products across global markets. ?? He’ll share: Tech translation | Industry differences | Emerging career trends ?? Paula Lengerke Diaz – Regulatory Manager at 4D Molecular Therapeutics A medical doctor-turned-regulatory professional, Paula has expertise in clinical research, gene therapy, and biotech investments. ?? She’ll share: Career pivoting | Clinical to regulatory | Job-hunting strategies ?? Nora XI – Regulatory Affairs Associate Specialist at Applied Medical Holding an M.S. in Regulatory Science from USC, Nora successfully navigated job sponsorship challenges as an international student breaking into the medical device industry. ?? She’ll share: Breaking into RA | Job search & interviews | The power of networking Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders and get actionable career advice! #RegulatoryAffairs #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking #LifeSciences #OCRA #MedicalDevices #Biotech #Pharma”

Come the the Happy hour, meet and network with people in the industry

We have an amazing webinar coming up and you do not want to miss it ! ???FREE TO ALL ???? Hope to see you all there this Thursday ! Register below ??

?? Just a Few Days Away – Don’t Miss This Free Webinar! We are excited to welcome Wendi Lau, DRSc Senior Director of Clinical Development Operations at AbbVie Inc., for an insightful discussion on Decentralized Clinical Trials! With 30+ years of experience in clinical research—including clinical trial operations, data management, and medical writing—Wendi brings a wealth of knowledge to this session. She holds a Doctorate in Regulatory Science from USC, where her research focused on decentralized trials, and is also a lecturer shaping the next generation of clinical research professionals. What You’ll Learn: ? New FDA regulations and key updates ? Impact of AI on MDR ? Pathways for Pre-IND and much more! ?? Topic: Decentralized Clinical Trials ??? Speaker: Wendi Lau, DRSc ?? When: Thursday, March 13 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PST ?? Where: Online ??? FREE for members & non-members! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gs3E8XqM This is a must-attend for anyone in regulatory affairs, clinical research, or related fields. Secure your spot today! #RegulatoryAffairs #ClinicalTrials #DecentralizedTrials #Webinar #ProfessionalDevelopment #LifelongLearning

?? Just a Few Days Away – Don’t Miss This Free Webinar! We are excited to welcome Wendi Lau, DRSc Senior Director of Clinical Development Operations at AbbVie Inc., for an insightful discussion on Decentralized Clinical Trials! With 30+ years of experience in clinical research—including clinical trial operations, data management, and medical writing—Wendi brings a wealth of knowledge to this session. She holds a Doctorate in Regulatory Science from USC, where her research focused on decentralized trials, and is also a lecturer shaping the next generation of clinical research professionals. What You’ll Learn: ? New FDA regulations and key updates ? Impact of AI on MDR ? Pathways for Pre-IND and much more! ?? Topic: Decentralized Clinical Trials ??? Speaker: Wendi Lau, DRSc ?? When: Thursday, March 13 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PST ?? Where: Online ??? FREE for members & non-members! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gs3E8XqM This is a must-attend for anyone in regulatory affairs, clinical research, or related fields. Secure your spot today! #RegulatoryAffairs #ClinicalTrials #DecentralizedTrials #Webinar #ProfessionalDevelopment #LifelongLearning

?? Just a Few Days Away – Don’t Miss This Free Webinar! We are excited to welcome Wendi Lau, DRSc Senior Director of Clinical Development Operations at AbbVie Inc., for an insightful discussion on Decentralized Clinical Trials! With 30+ years of experience in clinical research—including clinical trial operations, data management, and medical writing—Wendi brings a wealth of knowledge to this session. She holds a Doctorate in Regulatory Science from USC, where her research focused on decentralized trials, and is also a lecturer shaping the next generation of clinical research professionals. What You’ll Learn: ? New FDA regulations and key updates ? Impact of AI on MDR ? Pathways for Pre-IND and much more! ?? Topic: Decentralized Clinical Trials ??? Speaker: Wendi Lau, DRSc ?? When: Thursday, March 13 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PST ?? Where: Online ??? FREE for members & non-members! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gs3E8XqM This is a must-attend for anyone in regulatory affairs, clinical research, or related fields. Secure your spot today! #RegulatoryAffairs #ClinicalTrials #DecentralizedTrials #Webinar #ProfessionalDevelopment #LifelongLearning

Excited to welcome Suzette Rampair, M. S., B. Sc. as the OCRA 2025 Annual Conference Chair and Ali Mohammadi as the OCRA Social Media Chair! ?? #OCRA2025 #LeadershipRoles

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Look forward to another amazing OCRA-DG Annual Conference, and seeing everyone from our community there ! ??

As the Chaiperson for this conference, I guarantee that this conference will be the best one ever. I would like to invite all to the 2025 OCRA-DG Annual Conference in Irvine California. It will be at the Zessa Hotel, https://hotelzessa.com/ #2025ocra-dgac