5 WAYS A GRADUATE DEGREE ADVANCES YOUR INDUSTRY CAREER

About the RA and QA Graduate Program at Temple University Join the more than 2000 graduates with our Master of Science Degree in Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance who continue to be leaders in the industry.

Temple University School of Pharmacy Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance Graduate Program

e first university to develop a graduate program in Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance, Temple University School of Pharmacy (TUSP) continues to set the gold standard in this dynamic professional discipline.

Since 1968, TUSP has remained in the forefront of industry education, offering more courses in Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, and related disciplines (medical devices, biotechnology, global pharmacovigilance, etc.) than any other similar graduate program.

We offer the most comprehensive curriculum in RA and QA. Online Master of Science Degree in Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance; Online Certificates in Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Medical Devices, Global Pharmacovigilance, Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing and RA (Biotechnology), Biosimilars and Generic Drugs, Basic Pharmaceutical Development, Food RA and QA, Validation Sciences, plus Labeling, Advertising, and Promotions. Post-Master's Certificates are also available.

Our courses discuss real-world issues in the pharmaceutical, device, and biotech industries from current quality practices to the latest trends in domestic and global regulations. Our students gain a deep appreciation of the complexity of blending pharmaceutical and regulatory sciences on a global scale.

Our master's degree in Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance is online. We also offer courses in a traditional classroom setting and videoconference directly to pharmaceutical companies.

Students may earn a certificate and apply all of the credits towards the MS in Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance.

Temple University School of Pharmacy Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance Graduate Program 425 Commerce Drive, Suite 175 • Fort Washington, PA 19034 Phone: 267.468.8560 • E-Mail: QARA@temple.edu All Rights Reserved. is brochure may not be reproduced or copied without written permission from Wendy Lebing or the Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance Graduate Program of the Temple University School of Pharmacy.

Five Ways

a Graduate Degree Advances Your Industry Career

1. Regulated industry values education. Senior-level executives often have several advanced degrees.

• Signing up for the first course shows motivation and courage, but making it through an entire degree program clearly illustrates your commitment and drive: you follow through on goals.

• Starting a master's degree gives a clear signal that you are serious about advancing in the industry, since you're spending time to become a "master" in the language, trends, and future direction of the industry.

• Regulatory requirements for training are stated in the first line of the U.S. CFR, Title 21, Vol. 9: "Each manufacturer shall have sufficient personnel with the necessary education, background, training, and experience to assure that all activities required by this part are correctly performed."

• When you decide to start your graduate courses, make an appointment with your supervisor to discuss your decision to return to school.

Ask for your supervisor's insights about which areas in RA or QA you should develop to be more effective in your current position.

• e need to demonstrate sufficient training and education spans preclinical, clinical, manufacturing, and post marketing operations in regulated industries worldwide.

• Starting a graduate program is an important decision that will require support from your family and work colleagues. By sharing your educational objectives with them, you'll gain their respect and help in making your goals come true.

• By pursuing an advanced degree, you are helping your company fulfill these regulatory requirements.

• Many companies encourage employees to pursue advanced education by providing tuition remission. Taking advantage of this generous benefit advances your knowledge and career while providing lifetime credentials.

• Even if you already have an advanced degree, an additional degree in Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance will add important credentials to your resume, attesting to your knowledge of the industry.

4. Earning an academic degree from an accredited school with a well-established program provides you with respected credentials.

• A graduate degree requires a commitment of time, effort, and money, which is why it is crucial to earn your degree from an accredited school.

2. Advanced education in Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance helps you explore and refine skills necessary for career advancement in a highly competitive industry.

• One of the best ways to distinguish yourself in a highly competitive job market is to pursue as much education as possible.

• Earning a graduate degree from a reputable program in RA and QA provides in-depth knowledge about regulations, global agencies and current issues and also develops your ability to analyze arguments, interpret data, and make key decisions at work.

• Graduate courses prepare you for a leadership role by teaching you how to read critically, organize your thoughts cogently, and expand your knowledge of the latest trends in RA and QA. Extensive reading in graduate courses will foster your writing skills, which will serve you well throughout your career.

• A graduate program requires presentations and public speaking, invaluable tools when you participate in company meetings or formal sessions with regulatory agencies.

• Graduate study expands your mind and develops your talents and interests. Pursuing courses outside your immediate realm of knowledge helps you to expand new skill sets, providing you greater flexibility when you pursue career opportunities.

• Not sure what "accredited" means? An accredited university or college periodically undergoes a rigorous review process by an external agency which examines its academic programs, faculty, research, technology, library holdings, and student services. e extensive review takes months and either results in a "thumbs up" or requires the school to make changes before accreditation is approved.

• Select an accredited school, so your degree will be well respected. If you're not sure whether a school is accredited, ask for the name of the accrediting agency.

• Investigate the reputation and credentials of the graduate program you'll be attending. LinkedIn is an excellent resource for identifying successful industry leaders and seeing the importance that advanced education in Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance has played for many of them.

5. Graduate programs in Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance provide excellent opportunities to network.

• Some Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance graduate programs offer specialized certificates, providing you with well-recognized credentials in key areas of the industry.

• Graduate RA and QA faculty should be subject matter experts: corporate counsels with first-hand experience in industry law cases; vice-presidents of regulatory strategy with extensive experience overseeing INDs and NDAs; biostatisticians and pharmacoepidemiologists who analyze safety data; directors of regulatory intelligence who monitor trends daily on global regulatory websites; senior directors of regulatory advertising and promotions policy who work with pertinent regulations on a daily basis; officials from key regulatory agencies, including the FDA.

3. Earning a graduate degree in Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance demonstrates to your company that you are pursuing a career and not just a "job."

• When a program offers a multitude of instructors, you benefit from their vast range of experience and insight, gaining first-hand knowledge of today's regulations and issues.

• When you enter a graduate program, you demonstrate to your supervisor and company your willingness to sacrifice personal time to earn academic credentials. Pursuing a master's degree is a long-term goal, taking anywhere from one to five years or more to achieve.

• Well-established programs draw students who enroll in courses for the same reason; they are passionate about their career paths in Regulatory Affairs or Quality Assurance and want to learn everything they can. e students who take classes with you may become resources as your career progresses.

• Enjoy networking with students, instructors, guest lecturers, and regulatory and quality professionals during your academic programs.

You may be amazed at how you'll continue to encounter many of them in your industry career.

About the RA and QA Graduate Program at Temple University Join the more than 2000 graduates with our Master of Science Degree in Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance who continue to be leaders in the industry.

Temple University School of Pharmacy Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance Graduate Program

e first university to develop a graduate program in Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance, Temple University School of Pharmacy (TUSP) continues to set the gold standard in this dynamic professional discipline.

Since 1968, TUSP has remained in the forefront of industry education, offering more courses in Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, and related disciplines (medical devices, biotechnology, global pharmacovigilance, etc.) than any other similar graduate program.

We offer the most comprehensive curriculum in RA and QA. Online Master of Science Degree in Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance; Online Certificates in Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Medical Devices, Global Pharmacovigilance, Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing and RA (Biotechnology), Biosimilars and Generic Drugs, Basic Pharmaceutical Development, Food RA and QA, Validation Sciences, plus Labeling, Advertising, and Promotions. Post-Master's Certificates are also available.

Our courses discuss real-world issues in the pharmaceutical, device, and biotech industries from current quality practices to the latest trends in domestic and global regulations. Our students gain a deep appreciation of the complexity of blending pharmaceutical and regulatory sciences on a global scale.

Our master's degree in Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance is online. We also offer courses in a traditional classroom setting and videoconference directly to pharmaceutical companies.

Students may earn a certificate and apply all of the credits towards the MS in Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance.

Temple University School of Pharmacy Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance Graduate Program 425 Commerce Drive, Suite 175 • Fort Washington, PA 19034 Phone: 267.468.8560 • E-Mail: QARA@temple.edu All Rights Reserved. is brochure may not be reproduced or copied without written permission from Wendy Lebing or the Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance Graduate Program of the Temple University School of Pharmacy.

Five Ways

a Graduate Degree Advances Your Industry Career