Leadership Perspectives 4: Medical Affairs Career Development
Here we explore how some of the top Medical Affairs leaders from Johnson & Johnson think about career leadership development opportunities and challenges.
Leadership Perspectives 3: Transitioning Across Therapeutic Areas
J&J leaders detail how to think about managing the challenge of broadening the focus of a Medical Affairs career to encompass new and multiple therapeutic areas.
Leadership Perspectives 2: Keys to Success in Medical Affairs
In this edition of Perspectives, MAPS Americas Region President, Dr John Pracyk speaks with J&J leaders about the keys to success in Medical Affairs.
Leadership Perspectives 1: Transitioning into Medical Affairs
In this edition of Perspectives, MAPS Americas Region President, Dr John Pracyk speaks with J&J leaders on how they transitioned to a career in Medical Affairs.
Joseph Eid: From Childhood in Civil War Lebanon to Medical Affairs Leader
Nothing could stand between Joseph Eid and his dream of becoming a doctor—not even gunfire.
Learning Agility: An Emergent Capability for Future-Proofing Medical Affairs Strategic Planning
This article aims to position learning agility as an emergent capability that supports the future-proofing of Medical Affairs strategic planning processes and outputs. In essence, learning agility is a set of skills, competencies, and mindsets that support our capability of “knowing what to do when we don’t know what to do.”
Managing Your Career – Part 3: Five Modern Medical Affairs Competencies
In part 3 of Managing Your Career in Medical Affairs, Dr. Qasim Ahmad of Novartis describes 5 core Medical Affairs competencies MA professionals can build to demonstrate to leadership the value that Medical Affairs brings, and its strategic far reaching business impact.
Managing Your Career – Part 2: How To Maximise Your Chances of Success at Interviews
Interviews are stressful, but you can reduce your adrenaline levels through proper preparation. Medical Affairs has transformed in the last decade and there are a number of key competencies which you should attempt to demonstrate through each and every contact you have with both the recruiter and your prospective employers. This article provides a list of the most desirable competencies and behaviours.
Managing Your Career – Part 1: A crash course on how to manage your career in Medical Affairs
Like many things in life, when managing your career timing is everything, and being in the right place at the right time is important. Knowing whether it is the right time for you to move on is not always easy. The pharma and biotech industries are an attractive place to pursue your professional dreams, and some markets are in great demand for Medical Affairs talent. Here are a few tips on how to manage your career planning and how to get ready for your next job.
Podcast: Transitioning between Pharma and MedTech…And Vice Versa
In this podcast, senior leaders outline the core similarities and differences between Pharma and MedTech; assess the pros and cons of a potential move from Pharma into MedTech; and describe the practical changes required to anticipate and prepare for such a career move.