TOPRA 2025

EXPLORE

ESTABLISH

For regulatory leaders and opinion-formers engaging in discussion, debate and networking opportunities across the regulatory profession and at a global level INFLUENCE

For experienced professionals committed to developing their regulatory knowlege, expertise and management competencies CONSOLIDATE

DRIVE

For those wanting to take their first step into regulatory affairs OR

For those who have recently joined the regulatory profession OR For those whose regulatory experience is outside the EU

For senior-level regulatory professionals taking on additional/ strategic responsibilities OR

For those in related disciplines who are

considering a change of career direction or who need an overview

for those looking to diversify their skills

Mapping competencies The TOPRA Competency Framework enables regulatory professionals to gauge the level at which they are working, and identify areas where they may require further support to take on more responsibility or improve their performance. It incorporates input from a wide range of regulatory professionals and educationalists and is subject to regular review to accommodate regulatory and scientific advances that require new skillsets and knowledge. Reflection and recording Continuing professional development (CPD) is not only about taking a course or a webinar. Work shadowing, reading and sharing experiences with other professionals informally are also opportunities to learn and reflect. Key to keeping up to date, developing regulatory competencies and acquiring new knowledge is recording and evaluating those activities. TOPRA’s online recording tool supports members track their CPD – and counts towards RegisteredMember status, ie, the MTOPRA designation. Setting standards for excellence in regulatory affairs and providing the necessary support for development of effective, qualified and successful regulatory professionals is TOPRA’s raison d’être.

Professional registration and parity TOPRA is an awarding body for the Science Council offering Chartered Scientist and Registered Scientist for regulatory professionals. Presence on the Science Council’s internationally recognised registers as a CSci or RSci denotes parity with other scientific disciplines. Every year, more andmore TOPRA members undertake the competency-based registration process to achieve this recognition for their level of professional practice that also provides a personal sense of satisfaction.

Through the years I have thought creatively and generated new ideas in the workplace, refined various processes to simplify the way we work, mentored colleagues and built my own capability both within and outside the profession. Applying for CSci made me scrutinise my work further and consider whether I really have what it takes to gain chartership. I have diversified my regulatory experience by being granted professional registration. Professional registration for me is a journey, a constant reminder of enhancing my experiences to maintain professional development throughout the year. Eesha Vyas, CSci Global Regulatory Submission Manager, GSK

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