CRED Successful and Skilful Communications 2025

Effective Regulatory Negotiation

Andy Thornley, Regulatory Intelligence and Policy, UCB Pharma

Creating a Win/Win for Regulatory Affairs and your organisation

Webinar 2 of the TOPRA Successful and Skilful Communications Series

The Organisation for Professionals in Regulatory Affairs

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Learning objectives

1. Conditions and rules for negotiation A more in-depth look than that of the Communications webinar 2. A look at the regulators/ gatekeepers (largely a recap of the previous webinar) 3. Conflict and how to resolve it 4. Understanding your authority ( when and from whom to seek advice) 5. The importance of clearly understanding the issue from all perspectives. Reading between the lines. Looking for any ‘political’ context. 6. Preparation and rehearsal Scenario mapping (what ifs?)/ fall-back plan.

The Organisation for Professionals in Regulatory Affairs

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