Ready to chart your next career move in regulatory affairs? Whether you're early in your journey or building momentum mid-career, this event was made for you. Join us in person to explore RAPS' newest certification program and hear from regulatory professionals across career stages — how they've navigated pivots, pursued credentials, and built careers with real purpose. Come to connect. Leave with clarity.
Hemant Patel will explain the RAPS Foundational Regulatory Affairs (FRA) exam process and other career development resources RAPS offers. Additionally, he will introduce a panel of regulatory professionals across career stages for an engaging conversation. Expect real stories — the pivots, the unexpected opportunities, the moments that changed the direction of a career. You'll hear how regulatory affairs has opened doors into a wide range of disciplines and specialties and have plenty of time to ask the questions that matter most to you. You’ll leave knowing exactly what's out there and how to make it work for you.
We'll also spend time on the practical side of career growth — exploring different ways to map your path, identifying where opportunities tend to surface, and talking through how your regulatory expertise can be a genuine differentiator as you build your options.
This is a relaxed, conversational setting designed for connection. Whether you leave with a new contact, a new certification on your radar, or simply a clearer sense of where you want to go next — we think you'll be glad you came.
Registration Fees & Deadlines
Member: $0 | Nonmember: $15
Learning Objectives
- Understand the structure of the RAPS Fundamentals of Regulatory Affairs (FRA) certification program
- Engage in Q&A with panel members who hold RAPS certifications and learn about their career journeys
- Connect with fellow regulatory affairs professionals to share experiences, expand your network, and build relationships that support ongoing learning and collaboration.
Speakers
Hemant Patel
Global Regulatory Affairs - Advisor, Eli Lilly
Hemant Patel is an Advisor in Device Regulatory Affairs at Eli Lilly and Company, where he specializes in the regulatory strategy and submissions for drug-device combination products, including autoinjectors and prefilled syringe systems. He has expertise spanning FDA and EU regulatory frameworks, eCTD submissions, and human factors, with experience across BLA, 510(k), and combination product pathways. Hemant brings a cross-functional perspective to navigating the evolving regulatory landscape for combination products in the US and internationally.
Location
Eli Lilly and Company Corporate Headquarters
893 Delaware Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46225
Important: Email Hemant.patel@lilly.com for parking instructions and to secure a guest security pass.
Cancellations and Refunds
RAPS reserves the right to cancel this program at its sole discretion. RAPS will not be responsible for travel or other costs incurred due to cancellation. All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to support@raps.org. Cancellations will receive a full refund minus a 20% administrative fee. RAPS is unable to accept cancellations by phone.
Substitutions
Paid registration substitutions may be accepted with written approval from RAPS for requests received before the start of the event. To transfer a registration, email support@raps.org with the event title, name of the original registrant and the contact information for the new attendee.
Proof of Attendance
A certificate of attendance can be downloaded from the RAPS Learning Portal following the event.
Questions
Contact the RAPS Support Center:
Call +1 301 770 2920, ext. 200 (8:30 am–5:30 pm EST, Monday–Friday) or email
support@raps.org.