The Future of Regulatory Affairs In An Everchanging World

Description: The regulatory affairs function is continuing to evolve not just with new therapies under research but also to support new business models which favor the outsourcing or automation of operational processes. But what does that mean to the regulatory professional? How can we develop the RA professional of the future to be strategic and critical thinkers? How can/will the digital evolution help to keep up to date on the ever changing global regulatory environment and how can companies use this to their and the patients advantage ? Three seasoned regulatory professionals will share their vision of where the profession is headed and the skills needed to support that vision.

In this session, we will explore the future of the regulatory function and the professionals supporting it. We will explore helpful tips in developing regulatory professionals into critical and strategic thinkers. The session will provide tangible examples of how technological advances are changing the work environment. This interactive session will explore what it means in the future to be a regulatory professional, how to prepare for it and what impact automation will have leveraging real life examples. The session will also explore the importance of growth mindset strategies including lifelong learning, delve into emotional intelligence skills in addition to how diversity and inclusion is becoming an important driver in healthcare.