Regulatory Intelligence Conference Europe Committee

RAPS is seeking four (4) volunteers, two with a medical device focus and two with a pharmaceutical focus, to join the RAPS Regulatory Intelligence Conference Europe (RICE) Committee (Seven committee members in total).

This committee develops themes, tracks, and identifies topics and speakers for the RAPS Regulatory Intelligence Conference Europe that are suited to the needs of members and the profession. The aim is to position the RAPS European Conference Series and RICE as the preeminent professional development, learning, and networking opportunity for the regulatory profession. Current RAPS members with previous volunteer experience with RAPS are preferred.  Evaluations will not only be based on the individual but on the overall needs of the committee to achieve diverse representation to deliver a well-rounded programme.

SCOPE

The RAPS Regulatory Intelligence Conference Europe Committee will work with RAPS staff to do the following:

• Identify content tracks for the full 2-day conference that will be a mix of evergreen topics that will remain consistent, year-over-year, and hot topics appropriate to the medical device/in vitro diagnostic and pharmaceutical regulatory intelligence communities.
• Review all conference abstract submissions and, using a pre-selected rubric, select those that reflect excellence and innovation in regulatory work, which can be positioned into one of the defined tracks.
• Create the conference agenda, based on the tracks and selected abstracts.
• Provide feedback to RAPS staff on networking ideas and opportunities.
• Participate in the kick-off meeting, the abstract submission review period, and virtual program planning meetings (Dates to be determined, March – November).
• Participate in bimonthly committee virtual calls.
• During program planning, must be able to provide session development support and serve as committee liaison for 2-3 sessions, including:
  • Up to 10 hours per month during general program planning and abstract review period
  • 10-20 hours per month during peak programme planning (September - November).
• Travel to the conference (Early November 2026 at a TBD European location) and provide support as session moderator and/or committee representative.

LENGTH OF SERVICE

• Committee members serve a one 1- to two-year term.
• For this initial committee, some committee members will be asked to serve a one-year term in order to facilitate easier transitions in future years. Co

members will be asked to years.

• 1-year Term dates: March 2026 to December 2026
• 2-year Term Dates: March 2026 to December 2027

COMMITTEE MEMBER BENEFITS

• Complimentary full RICE conference registration.
• Conference travel, hotel coordination, and costs are the responsibility of committee members.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

• Two (2) openings with medical device or IVD focus
• Two (2) openings with pharmaceutical focus

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Eight (8) or more years of regulatory affairs industry experience
• Demonstrated success in working with committees (RAPS and otherwise)
• Expertise in regulatory intelligence on an international level

Staff Liaison

• Kim Young, Regional Engagement Director