Get Involved
Our Impact
At PDA, Connecting People, Science, and Regulation is more than a motto- it's our mission in action. Our community of over 10,000 professionals advances the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries through collaboration, innovation, and shared expertise.
Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned expert, PDA offers meaningful opportunities to connect, contribute, and lead. Join us in shaping the future of science and regulation as one.
Join and Lead
Become part of the PDA Community and take on leadership roles.
- Join PDA and our over 10,000 members (pda.org)
- Join an Interest Group (IG)
- Get involved in your local PDA Chapter. If there is not one, take the lead and learn how to form one
- Apply to be considered for membership on a Technical Advisory Board
- Apply to be considered for the Board of Directors
Contribute and Create
Lend your expertise through writing, reviewing, or volunteering.
- Write an article for the PDA Letter or a paper for the PDA Journal (JPST)
- Participate and engage on event planning committees
- Apply to become a member of the JPST Editorial Review Board
- Apply to become a member of the PDA Letter Editorial Review Board
- Volunteer to become a PDA Journal peer reviewer based on your area of expertise
- Volunteer to work on a Technical Report, Points to Consider Document, or Consensus Standard
- Volunteer to become a peer reviewer for a Technical Report or Points to Consider Document
- Apply to become a PDA course instructor or creator based on your area of expertise
Participate and Engage
Attend events, share your voice, and grow your professional network.
- Come to a PDA Conference
- Attend PDA training courses and workshops
- Submit an abstract to be considered as a speaker or poster presenter
- Attend IG meetings (many are virtual)
- Attend local PDA Chapter events