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RAPS is looking for an Executive Director

  • 1.  RAPS is looking for an Executive Director

    Posted 11-Jul-2022 14:57
    RAPS is looking for an entrepreneurial, dynamic and inspirational leader to lead the society as its next Executive Director.

    This individual will have a strong appreciation of the regulatory affairs environment, will understand the key challenges faced by individuals in the profession, and should be able to engage effectively with key leaders in global regulatory bodies and organizations.


    If you have a demonstrated record of setting priorities as well as leading and inspiring an executive team and staff to achieve results, please read more here.  

    The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for providing leadership and direction for RAPS' activities in the Medical Product Regulatory field. The ED works closely with the Board and the regulatory community to develop the strategic direction of RAPS, to assure the operating and fiscal integrity of the organization, and to represent RAPS externally with government regulatory agencies and related communities, globally. 

    The successful candidate will be called upon to act as a spokesperson and ambassador for RAPS and its vision, mission, values, and strategic imperatives to a wide body of key constituents and the public, and will be actively engaged in issues facing the membership. The ED will serve as an extension of RAPS' membership in the external market as appropriate, particularly with key regulatory bodies and policy makers. Further, the ED will maintain a continual awareness of and contact with public officials, including key leaders in the regulatory arena.

    The Executive Director will be responsible for the overall management of the organization, including a 50+ person staff. The RAPS staff provides an outstanding member and customer experience, creating maximum value for the membership, and the ED will provide leadership and guidance to ensure they are able to continue to develop outstanding professional development and education programs, content, and experiences. The Board will expect the ED to manage RAPS' resources, both personnel and fiscal, in an efficient and responsible manner, thereby protecting the organization and ensuring its long-term vitality.

    To learn more and submit your application for the role, please go here.

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    Ryan Connors
    Community Engagement Coordinator
    RAPS
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