TOPRA newsletter - January 2025
TOPRA - The Organisation for Professionals in Regulatory Affairs
Enabling and promoting excellence in the healthcare regulatory profession
Welcome to our first newsletter of 2025, featuring the latest news and developments from TOPRA - The Organisation for Professionals in Regulatory Affairs. We are the international professional membership organisation for healthcare regulatory affairs, and support career progression and the promotion of excellence across the profession.
Regulatory Rapporteur – January edition available now
The January issue of Regulatory Rapporteur focuses on biologics. Despite the heterogeneity and complexity of biological medicinal products, the innovation of drugs in this area continues. This month’s articles explore some of the recent efforts which include the development of biosimilars, modified traditional biologics (such as multi-site specific antibody-derived fusion proteins), tissue, cell and gene therapies, and an array of pandemic vaccines.
Regulatory Rapporteur is TOPRA’s respected online journal, published 11 times per year and available free to TOPRA members. Non-members can register for complimentary access to one journal article and an additional five views of industry news content every month.
New for 2025: Regulatory Careers Live in Dublin this March
Regulatory Careers Live is Europe’s only careers fair dedicated to healthcare regulatory affairs. It is free to attend and provides the ideal opportunity to meet with potential future employers and get essential career advice. It is aimed at professionals who are just starting out or considering a career in healthcare regulatory affairs, as well as life science students and recent graduates. Our first Regulatory Careers Live event of 2025 takes place on 28 March in Dublin, followed by 13 June in Brussels, and 9 September in London. We can’t wait to see you there!
Submit your abstract for the Symposium 2025
Submit your abstract for the chance to be a part of our Symposium 2025 programme, which will take place in Berlin between 29 September and 1 October. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with an enthusiastic audience on a topic which you are truly passionate about, as well as encourage intellectual exchange, spark discussion and foster collaboration. The deadline for abstract submissions is 24 January 2025 and we aim to notify successful applicants by late February/early March.?
National Apprentice Week 2025
National Apprenticeship Week 2025 takes place between 10 and 16 February 2025 and is a great opportunity to find out more about how our Regulatory Affairs Specialist Apprenticeship can help you and your organisation. It offers an alternative route to becoming a competent and qualified regulatory affairs professional. Employers get trained staff while apprentices gain practical experience and a qualification – it’s a win-win! Look out for posts on our social media channels throughout that week, sharing more information and experiences from some of our past and current apprentices. Our next application deadlines are 12 February for the medicines/advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) apprenticeship and 23 April for the medical devices apprenticeship.
Get involved with our communities
Our communities provide opportunities for TOPRA members to exchange news, views and ideas. In addition to facilitating online discussions, they also host webinars and in-person events enabling you to network with peers and colleagues. Our International Network (INs) groups support regulatory affairs professionals living and working in a country or region, while our Special Interest (SPINs) groups support those working in the same specialist sector. Get involved online or through our app. TOPRA members can join for free, while non-members are welcome to attend for ￡45 per event.
Our next community events include:
Upcoming sponsored webinars
Our programme of sponsored webinars provides the ideal opportunity to learn about the latest hot topics affecting the regulatory affairs profession. Hosted by subject-matter experts, these live hour-long online sessions are free to attend and open to everyone. They also include opportunities to ask questions and participate in discussions.
Our next sponsored webinars include:
Training opportunities in February and March 2025
Wherever you are in your regulatory affairs career, our comprehensive range of training courses will help you take the next step. You will hear from expert speakers, gain knowledge from interactive exercises, and get essential networking opportunities. Upcoming courses in February and March include:
Join TOPRA and let us support your career development in 2025
As the leading global membership organisation for professionals in regulatory affairs, we help thousands of TOPRA members unlock their potential. We can do the same for you too.
Here are 5 great reasons to become a TOPRA member today!
?Enjoy great savings on our events and training
?Get involved with our networks
?Contribute to the profession
?Grow your skills and knowledge
?Take your career to the next level
We look forward to welcoming you to our dynamic international community and supporting you in 2025!