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December 6, 2023
In September 2023, MAPS held the inaugural Midwest Innovation Summit at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Chicago. For those not able to attend and/or for a concise recap of learnings from the event, please download the event debrief here.
December 1, 2023
This webinar provides the Medical Affairs community with a differentiated and bold view to drive the future state of Medical Affairs and what “good” looks like regarding the role of Medical Affairs in Clinical Development.
December 1, 2023
It’s time to move omnichannel from discussion to reality using the steps: Observe, Plan, Engage and Nurture.
November 30, 2023
This article discusses how to foster innovation within and across the Medical Affairs landscape, empower teams to deliver the best outcomes for patients and revolutionize healthcare delivery.
November 30, 2023
This Standard and Guidance identifies best practices and recommends guidelines for an effective insights management process.
November 29, 2023
Join the MAPS Med Tech FAWG as they discuss “Medical Affairs Mastery: Shaping the Future of MedTech with MAPS”!
November 28, 2023
Download the new Dimensions White Paper to discover the current and emerging research trends in Pharma.
November 14, 2023
In this podcast, MAPS speaks with experts from Pfizer and Putnam Associates about the most exciting current uses of AI and also where we may be headed in the future.
November 14, 2023
Danie du Plessis, Chair of the MAPS Board of Directors, speaks with HSTalks about the MAPS organization and Medical Affairs leadership.
November 9, 2023
This White Paper ranks social media platforms, demonstrates how life science companies are adapting to the digital world, defines the digital opinion leader and how to find one, and provides 4 key takeaways that you can start implementing right away.
November 6, 2023
The MAPS Executive Consortium details how Medical Affairs will drive the evolution of industry to match the needs of a changing society.
November 3, 2023
In this webinar, our panelists highlight key areas of the Standards and Guidance created between MAPS, phactMI & MILE and how to use this S&G to move to a best-in-class medical information organization.
November 3, 2023
“I see Medical Affairs co-leading the pharmaceutical and MedTech industries into a new era of patient-centered evidence generation and communication in a valued-based world,” Kremer says.
November 2, 2023
MAPS speaks with Liz de Somer, CEO of Medicines Australia and Sharon Winton, CEO of Lymphoma Australia to explore patient engagement from the perspectives of industry and patient associations.
November 1, 2023
In this on-demand webinar, our experts provide guidance and potential solutions on addressing major barriers for patient centricity initiatives identified through their survey.
October 31, 2023
This podcast reviews new ways of identifying and quantifying opportunities for field medical impact with disease-state analytics.
October 27, 2023
This webinar provides a holistic overview of the implications of updates by the Good Publication Practice (GPP) and by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editor’s Recommendations for Medical Affairs professionals.
October 26, 2023
MAPS speaks with Amit Lalwani, omnichannel lead and member of the Core Planning Team for the MAPA/MAPS Medical Affairs Summit, Nov 8-10, 2023 in Sydney, AU.
October 20, 2023
Join this webinar to learn how MSLs play a crucial role in delivering the latest scientific information to KOLs..
October 20, 2023
Share of Voice used to be a numbers game to increase sales and market share. But with the advent of the digital age, Share of Voice has come to mean more than just numbers.
October 19, 2023
Kesselring will work with the MAPS Professional Development Committee to assist with the creation of courses supporting 7 Medical Affairs competency certification tracks identified in the MAPS 5-year strategic plan.
October 18, 2023
This Webinar series explores the fundamental concept of big data in Medical Affairs, from which sources can we retrieve this, what are the broader considerations when utilizing data in health and what impact this can have on our organizations, physicians, and patients, now and in the future.
October 16, 2023
This on-demand webinar focuses on practical ways to optimize your partnerships with compliance to ensure successful approval and launch of novel channels.
October 10, 2023
This white paper addresses insights challenges in Strategy, Data Generation, and Analysis/Reporting – arming Medical Affairs teams with the tools and opportunity to build strategies that preempt these challenges.
October 6, 2023
In this on-demand webinar, experts discuss how to understand the difference between the theoretical potential of generative AI and real applications Medical Affairs can leverage now.
October 5, 2023
The combined impact of treatment complexity and data availability highlights the value of Medical Affairs departments that have the capability to make clinical sense of new disruptive drugs, devices, real-time monitoring and diagnostics. Here, the MAPS Executive Consortium describes how.
September 27, 2023
This paper provides a vision describing how Gen AI technologies will reshape the possibilities and practice of Medical Affairs related to the four functional pillars of Strategy & Leadership, Evidence & Insights Generation, Evidence & Insights Communication, and Engagement & Partnerships.
September 27, 2023
Thank you MAPS Partner Circle members for sharing use cases that bring to life MAPS’ Vision for Generative Artificial Intelligence in Medical Affairs.
September 27, 2023
In this on-demand webinar, experts discuss how to evolve talent to meet evolving needs in MA. This Webinar series explores how roles and talent management have evolved, what new roles exist or are needed and what skills and competencies are required to succeed in these roles.
September 26, 2023
In this podcast, we interview Matt Lewis, Chief AI Officer at Inizio Medical, a well-regarded expert in data analytics and augmented intelligence.
September 26, 2023
A Q&A on how Medical Affairs can align on omnichannel for long-term success
September 22, 2023
This on-demand webinar challenges if it is worth pursuing the long-promised potential of insights, and how this might be re-imagined to build an insights-driven medical organization.
September 20, 2023
In this on-demand webinar, learn how to develop robust strategic objectives, and why this is a skill that all Medical Affairs teams should possess.
September 15, 2023
In this on-demand webinar, learn how to shift the paradigm on integrated evidence generation.
September 13, 2023
In this on-demand webinar, experts from Alliance and G.A.M.E. discuss future-ready Medical Education.
September 7, 2023
The Medical community knows it needs to improve equity in clinical trials, but what really helps when it comes to changing patient and provider perceptions? PlatformQ Health is pleased to share insights into strategies for helping patients become more receptive to trial participation and supporting providers in fostering inclusion.
September 5, 2023
In this podcast, experts from the “Optimize your Field Medical Team for the Omnichannel World” workshop at the MAPS 2023 America’s Conference discuss the outcomes & insights of that workshop & how Field Medical can build skills & garner support to effectively implement omnichannel strategies.
September 5, 2023
This article highlights a collaborative approach to content creation in which insights from MSLs were used to develop concepts for educational tools that were shared with key opinion leaders (KOLs).
August 30, 2023
This white paper by the MAPS Field Medical FAWG details strategies for optimizing your Field Medical team for the OmniChannel World
August 29, 2023
In this podcast, MAPS speaks with experts from Virtual Science AI about how the word, “Generative,” has elevated the promise of AI.
August 24, 2023
This white paper by the MAPS Medical Communications FAWG details strategies for using modular content to increase the efficiency and accuracy of medical and scientific content to enable omnichannel engagement strategy.
August 22, 2023
In this podcast, listeners will learn practical tips from the experts on the tactics that are driving impact with today’s clinicians.
August 22, 2023
In this interview recorded at the MAPS 2023 Annual Meeting in Nashville, we sat down with Ruth Nicholson, Director, Global Knowledge Transfer (Neuroscience), Ipsen about the definition, challenges and emerging issues in knowledge transfer.
August 15, 2023
In this podcast, the final part of our 3-part series, our experts tackle the question of: “How does a Medical Affairs organization measure the success, or value, of omnichannel activities?”
August 8, 2023
In this podcast, part 2 of a 3-part series, our experts tackle the question of: “How does a Medical Affairs organization plan for integrating omnichannel activities?”
August 3, 2023
In this interview recorded at the MAPS 2023 Annual Meeting in Nashville, MAPS Director, Mary Alice Dwyer, speaks with amir Shamim Choudry, Executive Medical Director at Sage Therapeutics, about the Single Point of Contact Model for Medical Affairs.
August 1, 2023
In this podcast, part 1 of a 3-part series, our experts in the Digital FAWG tackle the question of: “How do you define omnichannel?”
July 18, 2023
In the second podcast of this two-part series, we will discuss communicating the value of Field Medical to external stakeholders.
July 11, 2023
In this first podcast, the first of a two-part series, we will discuss communicating the value of Field Medical to internal stakeholders.
July 5, 2023
In this podcast, we explore best practices for gathering content (beyond simply creating it yourself!), and making content accessible in modern, personalized platforms.
June 30, 2023
This webinar teaches the benefits of a holistic Publication Extender Strategy while sharing practical insights on how to implement one effectively.
June 28, 2023
The intent of this webinar is to demonstrate how to conduct gap analyses to identify needs, or deficiencies, within your Medical plan, as well as demonstrate how to apply results of gap analyses to effectively address needs.
June 28, 2023
In this podcast, two data specialists discuss the ways in which Medical Affairs professionals can use this data to discover your next generation of researchers, those influencers whose voices are heard on Twitter, and how your KOLs are interacting with others online.
June 27, 2023
This Standard and Guidance is intended to inform learners about the Evidence Generation function, strategic direction, and operations across multiple geographies.
June 23, 2023
The intent of this webinar is to have a discussion on which strategies are working, and how leading companies are defining success for field medical teams in hybrid engagements.
June 20, 2023
The growth of Real-World Evidence (RWE) from sources including patient registries, claims data, electronic medical records, digital health technologies and more has powered the ability of Medical Affairs to drive patient outcomes. Here, the MAPS Executive Consortium describes how.
June 16, 2023
MAPS is pleased to share our 2023 Medical Metrics Benchmarking Report, based on findings from 51 leading organizations representing the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, and Medical and Diagnostic Device sectors.
June 9, 2023
This comprehensive course is tailored to professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries who work in Medical Affairs functions. It addresses the impact of technology and automation on Medical Affairs in the post–COVID-19 era, which has been accelerated by the pandemic.
June 7, 2023
In this interview recorded at the MAPS 2023 Annual Meeting in Nashville, MAPS speaks with Bill Tidwell, Director, Field Based Medicine | Health System and Payor Strategy at Boehringer Ingelheim about engaging organized customers.
June 7, 2023
As evidence generation becomes more advanced and integrated into Medical Affairs strategic plans, there is a greater need to maximize its impact by leveraging emerging digital technologies to communicate complex clinical and nonclinical data.
June 6, 2023
In this episode, listeners will better understand what innovative content is in the context of Medical Information while setting expectations of HCPs in accessing innovative content.
June 1, 2023
Advisory boards bring together a selection of key opinion leaders to discuss a topic important to a life sciences company. Here is how to use engagement technologies to generate actionable insights from your next ad board.
May 9, 2023
This Webinar series explores the fundamental concept of big data in Medical Affairs, from which sources can we retrieve this, what are the broader considerations when utilizing data in health and what impact this can have on our organizations, physicians, and patients, now and in the future.
May 3, 2023
In this interview recorded at the MAPS 2023 Annual Meeting in Nashville, MAPS speaks with Robin Winter-Sperry and Robert Kersting, PharmD, Global Head, Scientific Alliances, Novartis, about the need for multi-stakeholder partnerships.
April 28, 2023
In this interview recorded at the MAPS 2023 Annual Meeting in Nashville, MAPS speaks with Jim Wilkinson, PhD, Vice President, Global & US Medical Affairs, Amgen, about how to develop Medical Affairs talent into tomorrow’s leaders.
April 19, 2023
In this webinar we will explore practical approaches to engaging patients in early development, introducing key resources and discussing best practices. These discussions will be tailored to meet the needs of all Medical Affairs colleagues, regardless of experience.
April 11, 2023
MAPS announces the election of Dr. Danie du Plessis as Chair of the MAPS Board of Directors. Du Plessis is currently Executive Vice-President (EVP) & Head of Medical Affairs at Kyowa Kirin International and is a senior pharmaceutical executive with 30 years’ experience.
March 27, 2023
The MAPS 2023 Annual Meeting in New Orleans will host a Young Professionals and Future Leaders Reception session on Tuesday March 28. Download the session handout here:
March 24, 2023
This Standard and Guidance, a collaboration between MAPS, PhactMI, MILE, is intended to inform learners about the Medical Information (MI) function, strategic direction, and operations across multiple geographies.
March 21, 2023
This White Paper draws on the expertise of 10 senior Medical Affairs leaders across diverse global organizations to describe the role of Medical Affairs in ensuring the MedTech industry meets the challenges of high-quality evidence, objective measures, changes in the healthcare landscape, and more.
March 15, 2023
This presentation, part 3 of 3, provides insights into the types of communications that the FDA has indicated are or are not permissible, and the uncertainties that still remain.
March 14, 2023
By using the framework of Explore, Educate, Embrace we can shape our approach to Health Equity by incorporating it into our daily work.
March 8, 2023
ChatGPT is disrupting content creation, from term papers to journal articles to online information mills and more. This webinar gathers three thought leaders at the cutting edge of this issue to vision how ChatGPT may augment or, at times, undermine the practice of Medical Affairs in areas such as Medical Information, Omnichannel engagement and more.
March 2, 2023
In today’s episode, we’ll be looking at considerations for Medical Affairs in Rare Disease and Gene Therapy
March 2, 2023
Streamlining the diagnostic odyssey requires educating medical professionals to recognize “rare encounters” and engage these patients with precision and compassion.
March 1, 2023
This Webinar series explores the fundamental concept of big data in Medical Affairs, from which sources can we retrieve this, what are the broader considerations when utilizing data in health and what impact this can have on our organizations, physicians, and patients, now and in the future.
February 28, 2023
This Webinar series explores how roles and talent management have evolved, what new roles exist or are needed and what skills and competencies are required to succeed in these roles. From the manager’s perspective, we will discuss potential strategies for staying on top of this ever-changing field to manage and retain highly effective teams.
February 28, 2023
This second episode in the series discusses the activities of the External Education FAWG and the different learning opportunities that are currently available and coming soon to all MAPS members.
February 23, 2023
This article provides top-level framework and broad conceptual categories for understanding digital structures within Medical Affairs and biopharmaceutical/MedTech organizations, helping leaders to make organizational decisions to drive their digital strategy with intention and purpose.
February 8, 2023
This White Paper provides a foundational understanding of insights management, including the definition and value of insights, processes and technologies for insights management, and key challenges in implementation.
February 1, 2023
This webinar provides multiple perspectives from both both industry and agency partners, examining how to ensure alignment on needs, goals, and mutual accountability, as well as defining what a “best” partner looks like.
January 31, 2023
In this our third episode this season, we’ll be discussing how and why medical publishing is changing and where is it going in the future.
January 26, 2023
With a multibillion dollar investment from Microsoft and already 4 authorship credits on PubMed, ChatGPT is poised to disrupt Medical Affairs.
January 18, 2023
This presentation looks at different regulatory contexts in which product developers are using RWE.
January 2, 2023
This series of the Elevate Podcast illuminates the path scientific communication takes from teaching to diagnosis to treating all the way to changing, prolonging, and saving patient lives.
December 15, 2022
From space biology to patient voice to best practices for onboarding, here are highlights of the APPA/MAPS Joint Medical Affairs Summit in Sydney, Australia.
December 14, 2022
This course will help you:
plan and implement different types of EE while adhering to regulations and compliance restrictions. Strategically incorporate EE into your medical plan in a way that can bring value to all stakeholders. Increase your efficiency and quality of your EE deliverables in order to impact healthcare professionals and their patients.
December 14, 2022
This course will help you:
articulate the definition and principles of IME, explain how to comply with global regulations and company policies on IME, equip learners on incorporating IME into Medical Affairs strategy, lead participants into the grant process for pre-submission to review and decision-making, and demonstrate and apply outcome frameworks that informs planning and grant decision-making.
December 7, 2022
Library of video interviews with Medical Affairs leaders discussing the future of the function, building Medical from scratch, the Medical professional, and much more.
November 16, 2022
This virtual presentation focuses on 3 aspects of RWE: What are RWE and Real-World Data (RWD), and how are they different? What are relevant legal and regulatory considerations associated with using RWE for product label expansion? How have applicants successfully used RWE to obtain approval for new drug and medical device indications?
November 9, 2022
This webinar seeks to help Medical Affairs professionals better understand the business of life science companies, how their efforts impact the overall capability to commercialize a product, and contemporary ways to bridge the commercialization interface between their department and Marketing & Sales.
November 2, 2022
This Webinar aims to achieve awareness on challenges and solutions when listening to, and interacting with, Digital Opinion Leaders.
November 2, 2022
Based on discussions between 80 cross-industry Field Medical colleagues from small to large biopharmaceutical and medtech companies, this article highlights key actions for Medical Affairs teams to consider for implementation in their own organizations.
November 1, 2022
This Webinar series explores how roles and talent management have evolved, what new roles exist or are needed and what skills and competencies are required to succeed in these roles. From the manager’s perspective, we will discuss potential strategies for staying on top of this ever-changing field to manage and retain highly effective teams.
October 27, 2022
This Webinar series explores the fundamental concept of big data in Medical Affairs, from which sources can we retrieve this, what are the broader considerations when utilizing data in health and what impact this can have on our organizations, physicians, and patients, now and in the future. These presentations will feature real world cases that are relevant to regional and country Medical Affairs leaders, in order to highlight long-term aspirational and short-term tangible projects.
October 24, 2022
In this our second episode this season, we’ll be discussing open access in medical publishing from the biopharma perspective.
October 20, 2022
In this Opening Doors episode of the Medical Affairs Professional Society podcast series, Elevate, we speak with Áine Prendergast, Medical Science Liaison in Oncology with Ipsen.
October 19, 2022
The goal of this webinar is to help new professionals in Medical Affairs better understand how Medical Information and MSLs can have harmonized activities, benefit from one another working more closely together, but also understand where being too close may increase risk.
October 17, 2022
In today’s episode, our Field Medical experts will discuss tips to understand how you can lead through change.
October 12, 2022
In this webinar, our presenters will take a Medical Affairs-specific approach to general finance topics, useful for all Medical Affairs functions but particularly operations, therapeutic area leadership, and aspiring Medical Affairs managers.
October 10, 2022
In episode 1 of this 4-part series, a panel of experts focus on the struggles and successes of compliance in Medical Communications.
October 6, 2022
This article outlines the aspects of Medical Affairs strategy and launch excellence specific to supporting the development and launch of treatments targeting rare diseases, providing a roadmap for MA teams and organizations undertaking this planning.
October 3, 2022
In this episode, MAPS co-founder, Kirk Shepard, speaks with Niha Yerneni about joining industry through fellowship.
September 26, 2022
In episode 2 of this two-part series, a panel of experts discuss how you can structure roles and responsibilities, KPIs, and best practices to increase synergy between Medical Strategy and Medical Communications teams.
September 23, 2022
In this episode, MAPS speaks with Mark Michalski, former radiologist and currently Worldwide Head, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Amazon Web Services about how we can catch up with big tech in our ability to mine data for meaning.
September 22, 2022
This Webinar series explores how roles and talent management have evolved, what new roles exist or are needed and what skills and competencies are required to succeed in these roles. From the manager’s perspective, we will discuss potential strategies for staying on top of this ever-changing field to manage and retain highly effective teams.
September 19, 2022
In episode 1 of this two-part series, a panel of experts in Med Comm and Med Strat will discuss the roles, best practices, & ways to measure the impact of Medical Strategy and Medical Communications.
September 14, 2022
The Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS) is honored to announce the appointment of Charlotte Kremer, MD, MBA as the organization’s Chief Strategy Officer in a volunteer capacity, next to her volunteer role as Chair of the Board of Directors.
September 13, 2022
The Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS) and the Industry Pharmacists Organization (IPhO) are pleased to announce an important new strategic collaboration to help advance the careers of student pharmacists interested in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as Fellows and early-stage Industry Pharmacist professionals.
September 12, 2022
In this episode, our expert speakers are talking about virtual scientific congresses and what has changed since the pandemic.
September 7, 2022
In this third and final podcast episode in this series, we will discuss measuring and improving the reach and engagement of scientific publications.
August 31, 2022
In this webinar, experts will lay the foundation of what conversational AI is, best and emerging practices, provide use cases, and discuss regulatory and legal considerations.
August 31, 2022
In Q&A format, this article summarizes key learnings from a MAPS 2022 Global Annual Meeting panel presented by the Medical Strategy FAWG.
August 29, 2022
In this second podcast of a 3-part series, we will discuss considerations for measurable engagements in Medical Affairs.
August 22, 2022
In this first podcast of a 3-part series, we will address this question and discuss: The fundamentals of effective measurement techniques for Medical Affairs.
August 15, 2022
In today’s episode, our Field Medical experts will discuss tips to understand how you can lead through change.
August 8, 2022
In the 3rd and final episode of this series, we’ll be meeting with Georgios Tramountanis, a member of the MAPS Digital Focus Area Working Group to examine where we see potential opportunities for Medical Affairs as it relates to Automation and review some predictions on the future of Automation in Medical Affairs.
August 2, 2022
Instead of being static representations of an event, insights can become actionable—informing what can be done to improve future events or even larger business decisions.
August 1, 2022
In the 2nd of this 3-part series, we’ll be meeting with Shinya Suda-san, Sr. Vice President and Global Head of Information Systems at Astellas to glean insights on Automation opportunities as it relates to Digital Transformation.
July 27, 2022
Influence is an inside-out game, requiring us to look inward before we lead outward.
July 25, 2022
In this first of 3 episodes, we will be meeting with an industry expert on Automation within the pharmaceutical industry.
July 18, 2022
This podcast, the 2nd in a 2-part series, discusses the What of the collaboration– the specific topics covered by phactMI, a nonprofit collaboration of Medical Information leaders.
July 13, 2022
if you start your day in work mode (4th & 5th gears), and you drive all day like that, you are going to burn out fast!
July 12, 2022
MAPS speaks with Annemarie Clegg, CMO, OPEN Health, about the evolving role of Medical Affairs in providing context for payers, regulators and policy makers whose decisions can dramatically affect which patients can access industry innovations.
July 12, 2022
This podcast discusses the how and why this group of MI professionals, who are part of phactMI, a nonprofit collaboration of Medical Information leaders, came together and the lessons learned from their collaboration.
July 6, 2022
In this podcast, MAPS speaks with Renu Juneja, who started a medical writing fellowship program at Janssen, and with two of her former fellowship participants, Jennifer Lee and Lauren Brown.
July 5, 2022
This webinar, a continuation from April 27, analyzes the future of Medical Affairs in Japan while discussing what we can do together to make Medical Affairs in Japan even more effective.
June 30, 2022
This webinar, a MAPS Middle East Chapter event, centers on experts discussing the evolving role of the MSL in the new normal.
June 27, 2022
This podcast details how Renu Juneja went from earning a PhD in the pharmaceutical industry to becoming a medical writer at Novo Nordisk.
June 16, 2022
Standards and Guidance powerpoint and templates for Medical Affairs strategic planning
June 13, 2022
This white paper by the MAPS Executive Consortium synthesizes the views of senior global Medical Affairs leaders to provide a unified vision for the future of Medical Affairs in society, industry, teams and as individuals.
June 8, 2022
This webinar provides an overview of the evolution of the Medical Affairs role and contributions to scientific congresses.
June 7, 2022
At the MAPS 2022 Global Annual Meeting, we sat down with Riad Dirani and Omar Dabbous to chat about the structure and activities of HEOR within Medical Affairs.
May 26, 2022
Australian and Global Medical Affairs Professional Society organizations critically reflect and present a modern view of the Momentum its Mentorship program is building for its current and aspiring members of our community across the pharmaceutical industry and medical devices.
May 16, 2022
MAPS speaks with Tim Mikhelashvili and Riaz Abbas about innovative approaches to compliant patient education including collaborations with patient associations, peer navigators and the emerging use of social media.
May 12, 2022
In this interview recorded at MAPS 2022 Global with Marija Geertsen, MD, MBA, we discuss the role of Medical Affairs in engaging with patients and patient communities.
May 10, 2022
Digital tools power the ability of Medical Affairs teams to generate, analyze and disseminate data to external stakeholders across the product lifecycle, while bringing essential learnings from these stakeholders back to the organization in the form of insights.
May 10, 2022
This paper explores the Medical Affairs-based medical insights function and and identifies basic operational elements required to establish medical insights as a core strategic MA function.
May 9, 2022
What is Medical Affairs and what does it do in the biopharmaceutical and MedTech industries? Who works in Medical Affairs and what skills do you need to succeed? Find out in this essential guide to understanding, joining and thriving in Medical Affairs.
April 27, 2022
MAPS speaks with José Borbolla, Global Executive Medical Director at Esai, and Augusto Grinspan, VP Medical Affairs and Head LATAM with Merck KGaA about the evolution of Medical Affairs in Latin America.
April 27, 2022
This webinar analyzes the current state of Medical Affairs in Japan, highlights progress made and provides suggestions on what we can do together to make Medical Affairs in Japan even more effective.
April 26, 2022
MAPS speaks with Tim Mikhelashvili, PharmD, CEO & Co-Founder, Amedea Pharma, Inc. and Riaz Abbas, Learning and Performance Lead, JAPAC Medical, Amgen about innovative approaches to Medical Affairs External Education.
April 26, 2022
In this interview recorded at MAPS 2022 Global with Marija Geertsen, MD, MBA, we discuss the role of Medical Affairs in engaging with patients and patient communities.
April 20, 2022
In this interview recorded at MAPS 2022 Global with Monica de Abadal, SVP, Head North America Medical Affairs, Ipsen, we discuss how Medical Affairs benefits patients and society.
April 20, 2022
This podcast, recorded at the MAPS 2022 Global Annual Meeting, addresses the unique position of Medical Affairs in the rare disease space & how our work in this area is essential for patient benefit.
April 19, 2022
Medical technologies require equipping health care providers with the theoretical knowledge of best and safest use and also ensuring users’ practical competence. This article by the MAPS MedTech and External Education FAWGs overviews these best practices.
April 14, 2022
Charlotte Kremer (former Astellas) speaks with Danie du Plessis (Kyowa Kirin) and Bjorn Oddens (Merck) about whether Medical Affairs is truly the third strategic pillar.
April 13, 2022
In this white paper, MedComms, Field Medical and Insights Focus Area Working Groups (FAWGs) demonstrate the value of and elucidate best practices for an insights-driven collaborative approach to creating an iMC S/P.
April 7, 2022
MAPS is excited to announce the appointment of Tamas Koncz, MD, MSc, PhD, Chief Medical Officer for the Inflammation and Immunology Business at Pfizer, to the MAPS Board of Directors.
April 4, 2022
MAPS is honored to announce the appointment of William (Bill) Sigmund, MD, MHS, EVP and Chief Medical Officer at Becton Dickinson, to the MAPS Board of Directors.
March 17, 2022
This white paper provides Medical Affairs professionals with the background and history of Real-World Evidence, and its applications in the biopharma industry to benefit patients.
March 14, 2022
How do leaders make their way to Medical Safety & Pharmacovigilance? The routes are diverse but one constant remains true: They are extremely committed to being an independent voice that amplifies their organization’s commitment to Patient Centricity.
March 14, 2022
Digitalization offers Medical Affairs teams the opportunity to rethink strategy and actions across the lifecycle of traditional and nontraditional products.
March 11, 2022
This podcast previews the MAPS 2022 Global Annual Meeting session “How Medical Affairs can best support internal and external collaborations in patient engagement,” that details the unique role of Medical Affairs in patient engagement.
March 8, 2022
One of the pandemic’s silver linings may well be gains in participation levels and the volume and quality of insights generated by eliminating the constraints of face-to-face interaction.
March 8, 2022
In this podcast, we speak with presenters of the MAPS 2022 Global Annual Meeting session, “Developing and Executing and Integrated Medical Communications Strategy and Plan.”
March 1, 2022
This webinar features 5 medical heads providing a scorecard on how Medical Affairs throughout the APAC region have performed, given the challenging environment of the global pandemic.
February 28, 2022
This podcast, part two of a two-part series, discusses practical tips on how to incorporate cybersecurity into your own practices and devices.
February 24, 2022
In this final article in the Leadership Perspectives series, John Pracyk interviews J&J leaders to explore a bold vision of career development that entails moving across sectors; namely, crossing over between Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Vision, and Consumer Health.
February 8, 2022
In conversation with John Pracyk, MD, PhD, MBA, Medical Affairs leaders from Johnson & Johnson describe best practices to prepare our next generation of Chief Medical Officers.
February 7, 2022
This podcast focuses on applications of Real World Evidence including FDA criteria for accepting RWE, types of data, RWE study designs and the Totality of Evidence approach.
February 3, 2022
This course uses a faux product to introduce essential concepts of Patient Centricity including a comprehensive description of strategy.
February 1, 2022
A guide for Medical Communications cross-functional collaboration to develop an Integrated Medical Communications Strategy and Plan (iMC S/P) which is the roadmap for how a Medical Affairs team communicates its product vision and value proposition to internal and external stakeholders.
January 26, 2022
In this webinar, our panelists share their experience, challenges, and practical solutions regarding driving insights into action.
January 25, 2022
In this installment of the Leadership Perspectives series, we speak with some of the top Medical Affairs leaders from Johnson & Johnson as they think about the rapid new ascension of Medical Affairs into a fully integrated strategic business partner.
January 24, 2022
This podcast focuses on the Medical Productivity Index (MPI), which seeks to quantify aspects of Medical Affairs including the MSL/HCP relationship and an individual’s impact on patient outcomes.
January 18, 2022
There is growing interest globally in using real-world data (RWD) and real-world evidence (RWE) for applications including regulatory decisions, health technology assessment (HTA), pharmacovigilance and more. However, Asia currently lacks a framework to effectively collect and utilize a broad range of RWD/RWE.
January 11, 2022
Here John Pracyk, MD, PhD, MBA, MAPS President of the Americas Region speaks with some of the top Medical Affairs leaders from Johnson & Johnson as they share their perspective on the impact of Digital on Healthcare.
January 11, 2022
MAPS speaks with Ariel Katz, co-founder and CEO of H1, about the future of the Medical Affairs function and the factors driving the current pace of change.
January 3, 2022
This podcast focuses on publication metrics, specifically on how article-level metrics are impacting and creating new opportunities for medical publication and what metrics we should be tracking.
December 13, 2021
This podcast focuses on different forms of enhanced publication content (EPC) and new approaches that might change manuscript development.
December 8, 2021
In this webinar, three panelists explain how medical information teams are transforming customer experience through digital technology.
December 7, 2021
In a field where all professionals are esteemed intellectuals, the difference between a middling unknown and a Jeff Bezos is purely emotional intelligence.
December 6, 2021
This podcast focuses on the journal publishing industry, discussing how medical journal publishing is changing and what changes we might see in the future.
December 2, 2021
Survey benchmarks External Education trends and needs to inform structure, capabilities, strengths and gaps that can be leveraged for planning in your organization.
December 1, 2021
Last month, Medical Affairs and clinical experts from six organizations came together to help make clinical trials more accessible to and better understood by people facing vitiligo. You can do this in your therapeutic area.
December 1, 2021
This webinar explores best practices for Medical Science Liaisons with experts from APPA, IFAPP, MAPS and MSLS.
November 23, 2021
This podcast explores a career path leading to Medical Affairs while covering the benefits and challenges involved in discovering your place within the function.
November 22, 2021
After completing this module, you will be better able to:
Articulate the roles Medical Affairs plays in the healthcare industry
Gain an understanding for the common functions and key skills in Medical Affairs
Describe the Foundational Pillars of Medical Affairs and their purpose
November 18, 2021
MAPS Insights Focus Area Working Group (FAWG) members define some of the terms associated with the collection and use of insights as a way to start standardizing the lexicon of the function.
November 17, 2021
MAPS speaks with Medical Strategy FAWG co-leads Becky Harmon and Simon Kyaga about the emerging strategic opportunities for Medical Affairs.
November 17, 2021
This webinar explains the difference between multichannel and omnichannel engagement and shows how to implement both to meet the needs of diverse audiences of external stakeholders.
November 15, 2021
This MAPS podcast details what medical device cybersecurity is and why you should care.
November 8, 2021
This MAPS podcast details potential areas for compliant collaboration by MSLs with Academic Drug Developers.
November 8, 2021
At some point, many people feel they’re simply “not good enough.” Unfortunately, this is such a common occurrence that it has a name: Imposter Syndrome.
October 28, 2021
MedTech FAWG leaders discuss aspects of Medical Affairs unique to MedTech and how COVID and the changing data landscape have opened the door to the C-suite.
October 27, 2021
In this webinar, three panelists who work with teams across multiple time zones will share how they collaborate, manage and motivate to optimize team participation and engagement.
October 18, 2021
“Data doesn’t exist until it is published.” Here, MAPS speaks with MedComm FAWG co-leads about innovations and future directions for Medical Communications within Medical Affairs.
October 18, 2021
This MAPS podcast details potential areas for compliant collaboration by MSLs with Patient Advocacy Groups.
October 14, 2021
This Global Town Hall focuses on the emerging capabilities needs for Medical Affairs teams and the opportunity to drive strategic decisions with Medical Insights.
October 13, 2021
This 2021 Benchmark Report is based on findings from 21 leading industry organizations regarding their organizational structure, budget, and operations.
October 4, 2021
A Q&A with David Williams, Chief Medical Officer, VISFO
September 30, 2021
Since its publication in the journal of Therapeutic Innovation & Regulatory Science in July, the article “Promoting Best Practices for Medical Science Liaisons Position Statement from the APPA, IFAPP, MAPS and MSLS,” has been read more than 4000 times. This article presents highlights from a recent MAPS webinar with the paper’s authors, focusing on further defining the role and best practices for Medical Science Liaisons.
September 29, 2021
This webinar explores WHAT is IIR vs. Collaborative Research and discusses the challenges of conducting IIR and Collaborative Research.
September 22, 2021
When quantitative and qualitative Field Medical KPIs and metrics are aligned with the organization’s strategic plan, these measurements demonstrate value. Defining and communicating this value is an essential task as Field Medical solidifies its role as a strategic pillar within the organization.
September 22, 2021
This webinar explores how to implement a digital presence to uncover external education unmet needs and gaps.
September 21, 2021
This paper discusses the sources and uses of non-registrational evidence and describes why Medical Affairs is positioned to lead and own the nRE Strategic Plan.
September 15, 2021
During this webinar, a panel of three thought leaders in Medical Communications and Content Strategy will discuss how insights into HCP communication preferences can support the development of your digital engagement strategy and tactics.
September 9, 2021
Near the end of Jill Donahue’s family trip to Greece, an unlicensed tour guide, Charis, showed what communication mastery looks like.
September 1, 2021
This webinar explores best practices for Medical Science Liaisons with experts from APPA, IFAPP, MAPS and MSLS.
August 30, 2021
This MAPS podcast details potential areas for compliant collaboration by MSLs with key external partners.
August 25, 2021
MAPS speaks with MyHealthTeams Cofounder and CEO, Eric Peacock, about how health communities can help the biopharmaceutical industry develop new products that truly make a difference in patients’ lives.
August 24, 2021
This paper addresses the complexities of prioritizing contemporary journal offerings to accomplish article objectives and overall publication planning goals.
August 23, 2021
This article explores the neuroscience of success and how a different, more thought-out approach to our behavior in the workplace can lead to higher chances of career success in the long run.
August 20, 2021
Episodes 1-18 of the MAPS Field Medical Focus Area Working Group podcast series, “Field Medical Stakeholders: Partnering for Today and Tomorrow”
August 18, 2021
MAPS speaks with leaders from Lundbeck, Biogen, BMS and Medline about new best practices for the product launch planning process.
August 16, 2021
Are you a digital Jedi Master, a Jedi Knight, or Padawan? Or are your digital transformation skills stuck in the Dark Side? Take the Digital Quotient Quiz to find out!
August 11, 2021
This session provides a learning opportunity for our audience by providing background on FDA’s Offices of Minority Health and Health Equity, and Women’s Health
August 4, 2021
Through generation of Medical Insights, MA enhances its “third pillar” role within the pharmaceutical company and demonstrates value as a key driver in activities directly affecting patient outcomes.
August 2, 2021
This MAPS podcast details strategic opportunities of compliant collaborations between Field Medical and Marketing Development.
July 28, 2021
This MAPS webinar details strategies Medical Affairs professionals in External Education can use to assess HCP learning.
July 26, 2021
This MAPS podcast details strategic opportunities of compliant collaborations between Field Medical and Marketing.
July 23, 2021
This position paper is intended outline the roles and responsibilities expected of an MSL and provide clarity on the juxtaposition of MSLs and Sales representatives (SRs) when it comes to scientific exchange versus promotional messaging.
July 20, 2021
This session will provide an overview of the foundation of Medical Information, Enhancement Opportunities for Medical Information, and Medical Information Value to the Organization.
July 15, 2021
This MAPS webinar details how search engine optimization (SEO) can help to ensure HCPs and other stakeholders find your publications.
July 13, 2021
This special edition of the MAPS Field Medical podcast series features four global leaders in MSL excellence sharing their subject matter expertise on MSL capabilities.
July 7, 2021
At the end of this series of podcasts, the participant should be able to discuss the functions and activities of key internal partners and identify potential areas for compliant collaboration by MSLs with key internal partners.
June 29, 2021
Comprehensive Standards & Guidance resource providing direction for Medical Affairs External Education professionals delivering independent and company-led Medical Education.
June 28, 2021
In this episode of Partnering for Today and Tomorrow we discuss the functions and activities of key internal partners and how we identify potential areas for compliant collaboration by MSLs with key internal partners.
June 28, 2021
This white paper from the MAPS Medical Strategy & Launch Excellence Focus Area Working Group (FAWG) describes the elements of meaningful metrics in Medical Affairs and demonstrates how these metrics can be used to facilitate real actions and outcomes for Medical Affairs teams and the organization as a whole
June 24, 2021
MAPS speaks with External Education FAWG leaders about their Standards and Guidance resource and about recent changes and future directions of External Education.
June 23, 2021
Placing more focus on self-development and knowledge acquisition is imperative for Medical Affairs professionals of tomorrow — making proper coaching crucial for MA leaders.
June 20, 2021
In this episode of Partnering for Today and Tomorrow we discuss the functions and activities of key internal partners and how we identify potential areas for compliant collaboration by MSLs with key internal partners.
June 16, 2021
This webinar will feature speakers from Eli Lilly and Company, Gilead, and Pfizer. They will come together to represent their experiences in establishing medical information strategy, content and operations for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) products for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19.
June 16, 2021
In this episode of Partnering for Today and Tomorrow we discuss the functions and activities of key internal partners and how we identify potential areas for compliant collaboration by MSLs with key internal partners.
June 7, 2021
In this podcast you will understand the core goals and activities that support patient centricity within Medical Information and discuss how Medical Information colleagues can support patient-centric initiatives.
June 4, 2021
MAPS offers a short video tutorial on Zoom/Teams best practices. Yes, it’s finally time to learn to use these tools well…
June 3, 2021
mastermind groups represent peer mentoring collectives — with members of various levels of education and professional experience, seeking to solve issues using advice and input from other group members.
June 1, 2021
In this episode of Partnering for Today and Tomorrow we discuss the functions and activities of key internal partners and how we identify potential areas for compliant collaboration by MSLs with key internal partners.
May 26, 2021
Three accomplished Medical Affairs executives representing different regions of the globe have helped build the inaugural Mentorship Program at MAPS will be discussing their personal stories, perspectives, and offer critical suggestions that will redefine and inspire a next generation view of Mentorship
May 25, 2021
Here we explore how some of the top Medical Affairs leaders from Johnson & Johnson think about evolving from a highly skilled individual contributor to a people leader.
May 24, 2021
This MAPS podcast will explain how the in-person conference experience has changed and adapted to the virtual environment and discusses styles and formats that uniquely suit the online virtual conference experience
May 19, 2021
This MAPS Webinar details SWOT Analysis and teaches participants to recognize how to apply the outputs of a SWOT analysis to strategic business planning efforts.
May 17, 2021
Medical Science Liaisons work in a complex ecosystem of internal and external stakeholders, with may of these actions shaped by the rules of compliance. Here the MAPS Field Medical Focus Area Working Group offers an inside look at how you and your MSL team can do our essential work while keeping on the right side of what’s right
May 10, 2021
This MAPS podcast will explain how the in-person conference experience has changed and adapted to the virtual environment and discusses styles and formats that uniquely suit the online virtual conference experience
May 4, 2021
This MAPS podcast discusses the functions and activities of key internal partners and Identifies potential areas for compliant collaboration by MSLs.
May 3, 2021
This Q&A describes Amgen Europe HCP preference survey results and wider changes in the way MSLs will work with their HCP peers as we emerge from the pandemic.
April 28, 2021
This paper describes survey results from Amgen JAPAC Medical Affairs examining the current state in early 2021 of medical engagement amongst healthcare professionals.
April 28, 2021
Demonstrate the use of technology to automate part of the MLR Review and Approval process and learn how to provide details of a proof-of-concept to test AI-enabled technology in Medical Affairs.
April 27, 2021
Here we explore how some of the top Medical Affairs leaders from Johnson & Johnson think about career leadership development opportunities and challenges.
April 26, 2021
This MAPS podcast introduces listeners to social listening to gather insights and discusses implementation, value and technologies.
April 26, 2021
This webinar helps viewers evaluate theuse, structure and evolution of scientific communications platforms
April 21, 2021
Unleashing opportunities for better understanding and collaboration between experts in AI and medical
April 19, 2021
“If you ask patient communities their major concerns, it’s affordable access,” says Alissa Heizler-Mendoza speaking about patient advocacy in Medical Affairs.
April 15, 2021
MedInfo Teams contribute to the business with clinical expertise, extensive knowledge of the company products and medical literature, insights of customer needs, and a strong understanding of the business.
April 14, 2021
In this dynamic and conversational webinar, we will review how adaptive connected technology and processes support our mandate to deliver integrated evidence that articulates clear clinical and economic value to improve patient experience and outcomes.
April 14, 2021
The webinar will provide a snapshot of insights on what matters to patients and how pharma fares in terms of patient centricity based on a new patient centricity benchmarking survey piloted in 2019.
April 12, 2021
This MAPS podcast introduces listeners to social listening to gather insights and discusses implementation, value and technologies.
April 7, 2021
This session describes the National Health Council and opportunities for Medical Affairs professionals to get involved.
April 6, 2021
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.
April 5, 2021
This MAPS podcast identifies potential areas for compliant collaboration by medical science liaisons with key internal Medical Affairs partners
April 1, 2021
This webinar reviews the rationale for SoSV as a performance metric in MA, how it is implemented in practice, and examine how it can be used strategically to measure, prioritize and achieve success.
March 31, 2021
This report shares the key insights from a MAPS special session on Field Medical engagement and provides further context from Medical Affairs colleagues who have first-hand knowledge of the ever-changing Field Medical role.
March 29, 2021
The objective of this podcast is to discuss how the 21st Century Cures Act has led to new initiatives at FDA involving Real World Evidence.
March 24, 2021
Connectivity and digitization of medical device technologies can improve device functionality and benefit. However, the connection of medical devices to networks or the internet exposes them to increased cyber threats.
March 24, 2021
MAPS speaks with co-leads of the Insights Focus Area Working Group (FAWG) about the current state and future directions for Insights in Medical Affairs.
March 23, 2021
This 8th episode in our Field Medical podcast series explores the evolving roles of MSLs in the context of clinical trials.
March 19, 2021
Patient Advisors and Diversity Experts share their perspectives on diverse representation in clinical trials and key barriers to research access, and explore solutions to address these critical issues.
March 17, 2021
This MAPS webinar details HEOR professional competencies included in the ISPOR Competency Framework, defining which are most relevant to Medical Affairs professionals.
March 16, 2021
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.
March 16, 2021
This paper explores how moving to a holistic, multi-channel approach to insights will create value for the organization, patients and the medical community.
March 15, 2021
This podcast offers insights surrounding common challenges Medical Affairs organizations face in offering best-in-class digital capabilities.
March 10, 2021
This MAPS webinar aims to foster discussion about the role of Medical Communications as Strategic Medical Affairs leaders.
March 9, 2021
At the end of this series of podcasts, the participant should be able to identify potential areas for compliant collaboration by MSLs with key internal partners.
March 4, 2021
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.
March 2, 2021
This MAPS podcast discusses common challenges Medical Affairs organizations face in offering best-in-class digital capabilities to its customers.
February 24, 2021
Join this session to understand aligned HCP and patient education activities from the perspective of the current landscape, Medical Affairs support for aligned medical education and risk mitigation ensuring transparency, fairness and lawfulness.
February 24, 2021
This 6th episode of the MAPS Field Medical podcast series explores Medical Information.
February 19, 2021
In this module you will: review the changing role of Medical Affairs and how it has become a strong strategic partner in product launch excellence (LE); gain insights into the components of LE; identify processes, systems, and tools to support LE; utilize templates to support LE planning.
February 17, 2021
This MAPS webinar offers strategies for MSL retention and skill development within Medical Affairs.
February 16, 2021
This MAPS podcast discusses common challenges Medical Affairs organizations face in offering best-in-class digital capabilities to its customers.
February 10, 2021
This Medical Affairs webinar will increase your understanding of how to use digital tools to enhance the impact of scientific communications.
February 8, 2021
This 5th episode of the MAPS Field Medical podcast series details key issues for Medical Science Liaisons in the context of government affairs.
February 3, 2021
After completing this Webinar, participants will be better able to recognize and avoid pre-launch pitfalls from the perspective of cross-functional partners from Commercial, Market Access, and R&D.
February 1, 2021
This MAPS podcast describes publication plain-language summaries and how patients find them useful.
January 27, 2021
Join this session to understand how an effective digital tele-mentoring program builds local capacity in rural and underserved areas by empowering healthcare professionals to treat complex diseases that have historically only been treated by specialists.
January 26, 2021
This podcast from the MAPS Field Medical Focus Area Working Group identifies areas for compliant collaboration by MSLs with key internal partners.
January 21, 2021
This MAPS podcast explores ways medical device companies can capitalize on the shift from inpatient surgical settings to hospital outpatient departments.
January 21, 2021
This MAPS webinar reviews examples of well-designed metrics/KPI* dashboards – cadence, content and audience to ensure impactful and empowered Medical Affairs functions
January 19, 2021
This MAPS podcast explores the value and challenges of publication plain-language (PLS) summaries in the pharmaceutical industry.
January 13, 2021
This MAPS webinar details potential hurdles of the MLR review process, function alignment, and our changing MLR environment and possible solutions.
January 12, 2021
This Powerpoint offers a comprehensive overview of Real World Evidence (RWE) and its evolving use in the biopharmaceutical industry.
January 6, 2021
This MAPS webinar details enforcement trends, key risks associated with the shift from in-person to virtual activities due to the pandemic and compliance considerations for conducting promotional and educational activities virtually.
January 5, 2021
The third episode of the MAPS podcast series exploring Field Medical collaborations with internal and external stakeholders.
December 16, 2020
In this Medical Affairs webinar, founder and CEO of Killer Visual Strategies, Amy Balliett, helps you master data visualization best practices.
December 15, 2020
Standards & Guidance plus downloadable templates for Medical Affairs Launch Excellence
December 15, 2020
A plain-language summary (PLS) can play a key role in communicating clinical research more broadly to patients.
December 14, 2020
This MAPS podcast describes how cross-functional teams within Medical Affairs can use strategic plans to inform decision making and assess impact of efforts.
December 10, 2020
This case study-based webinar discusses how to connect the dots between internal training and improve patient outcomes, specifically focusing on Medical Affairs teams.
December 9, 2020
This MAPS webinar features MedTech Medical Affairs professionals on the post-pandemic future and how we can advance innovation, improve patient care and minimize risk.
December 8, 2020
When Robin Winter-Sperry started in the pharmaceutical industry, her mentor, Evelyn was one of the few female managers.
December 7, 2020
Listeners will understand how the Medical Affairs strategic planning process can drive decision making throughout the year.
December 4, 2020
This Medical Affairs webinar teaches attendees to build a framework that enables MSL insights to inform Medical strategy at both the local and global level.
December 1, 2020
Questions submitted during EMEA 2020 sessions, answered by our speakers and panelists.
November 30, 2020
Participants will learn the functions and activities of key internal partners and will identify potential areas for compliant collaboration with these partners.
November 23, 2020
Amgen Japan and Asia Pacific (JAPAC) Medical Affairs team shares MSL survey results to explore innovative new ways of working to serve as a model for reimagining scientific engagement during and post-COVID-19.
November 19, 2020
This Medical Affairs webinar assembles leading biopharma industry experts to discuss preparing your organization for digital transformation.
November 16, 2020
Medical Affairs thought leaders discuss the Pre-21st Century Cures Act uses of Real World Evidence (RWE) in regulatory decision-making.
November 9, 2020
The Series Podcast Objectives are:
Podcast objectives include understanding how the medical affairs strategic planning process can drive decision making throughout the year
November 3, 2020
Amgen’s Victoria Elegant and Ka Weng Mah had front row seats to the start of COVID-19 in Asia. Here is what they learned about the future of Medical Affairs.
November 2, 2020
Medical Affairs thought leaders discuss the function, activities and opportunities for compliant collaboration with key internal partners.
November 2, 2020
Q&A with Medical Affairs thought leaders describing changes in Digital and Field Medical during the pandemic and beyond
October 29, 2020
This webinar describes the NeuroLeadership Institute’s SCARF model (Status, Certainty, Autonomy, Relatedness, Fairness) and its application to the practice of Medical Affairs
October 21, 2020
Nothing could stand between Joseph Eid and his dream of becoming a doctor—not even gunfire.
October 20, 2020
Cerise James, MD, moderates this podcast in which Neil Belson, JD, discusses Real World Evidence and its impact to the biopharmaceutical industry.
October 20, 2020
Real-World Evidence can show safety and effectiveness per FDA’s “totality of evidence approach” for evaluating regulatory submissions.
October 19, 2020
This Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS) podcast features medical affairs thought leaders offering insights into the Medical Affairs strategic planning process
October 15, 2020
This special 75-minute MAPS Global Town Hall focuses on the challenges that are arising from the global Covid-19 pandemic and the emerging opportunity for Medical Affairs to provide strategic leadership.
October 15, 2020
Murali Gopal, MD, discusses the power of Integrated Brand Planning to transform the Medical Affairs function within the biopharmaceutical industry
October 13, 2020
Medical Affairs leaders need to be ready to interact with the C-Suite to make smarter decisions and focus performance measures on patient-centric outcomes.
October 12, 2020
MAPS in conversation with Robert Groebel, VP Global Strategy, MONOCL, and Danie du Plessis, VP Medical Affaris, Kyowa Kirin
October 6, 2020
Sawyer is making it her life’s work to focus on the patient—the most important stakeholder in drug development.
October 5, 2020
In this second of two podcast episodes, Pete Piliero moderates a discussion on contributions Medical Affairs makes to Asset Strategic Plans and Resourcing of a Medical Affairs Plan.
October 1, 2020
MAPS speaks with Beat Sümegi, SVP Medical with Sanofi, about major areas of change and the need to help Medical Affairs professionals build new skills to succeed in this world of increased responsibility and opportunity.
September 28, 2020
This Webinar features Medical Affairs and leading technology thought leaders exploring emerging trends and viewpoints on the next frontier for digital in Medical Affairs and the broader healthcare environment with the “New Normal”.
September 28, 2020
Pete Piliero, MD, moderates a discussion on contributions Medical Affairs makes to Asset Strategic Plans.
September 23, 2020
Medical Affairs thought leaders Q&A on topics including virtual congresses, digital platforms, and pre-print scientific publications.
September 22, 2020
This article formalizes learnings from the MAPS Annual Conference 2020, providing best practices for MSLs in the context of the ongoing pandemic and beyond.
September 21, 2020
MAPS speaks with Vice President of Amgen Europe Medical Affairs, Isma Benattia, about changes in the way MSLs work with their HCP peers during the pandemic and beyond.
September 21, 2020
External medical education demands are continuously evolving, and MA needs to continue to evolve with these changes to establish effective education strategies.
September 18, 2020
This MAPS webinar presents an overview of the current and near term Digital Therapeutics landscape and details real-world applications of Digital Therapeutics to illustrate potential in driving transformation of clinical practices to improve patient outcomes.
September 16, 2020
Standards and Guidance powerpoint and templates for Medical Affairs strategic planning
September 16, 2020
What is company and medical affairs led education and how it is perceived by audience? What are the different perspectives existing among regulators, Pharma and agencies? What is the potential for disease state medical education by medical affairs?
September 11, 2020
OBJECTIVES: Identify the major trends and drivers towards digital transformation and drive Medical Affairs towards a digital future.
September 3, 2020
This article provides an overview of the new MedTech European regulatory environment and opportunities for the Medical Affairs function to evolve and bring value to the respective organizations.
August 24, 2020
This webinar from the MAPS APAC region shares best practices for effectively leveraging patient insights to inform decision making.
August 20, 2020
This MAPS webinar features Todd Neuville, Worldwide Leader – Life Sciences, Amazon Web Services presenting a case study of Amazon’s approach of “working backwards,” in discussion with our expert panel.
August 19, 2020
This white paper explores the role and value of MA, backed up with commentary from industry leaders, as we define clear pillars of MA that communicate its true value.
August 19, 2020
Through this course you will recognize terms such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), deep learning, and neural networks to arrive at best decisions and insights needed for success.
August 12, 2020
Disseminating research data and clinical concepts to the right audience has demonstrated significant value, not only to biopharmaceutical organizations, but across the research and healthcare industries.
July 28, 2020
This MAPS Global Town Hall focuses on the challenges arising from the global Covid-19 pandemic and the emerging opportunity for Medical Affairs to provide strategic leadership.
July 23, 2020
This Webinar demonstrates how to generate insights through digitally-based interactions without directly engaging HCPs. We discuss and share various ways that MSLs can generate insights through digital mechanisms, from attending “live” virtually-broadcast panel sessions to following influential KOLs on Twitter.
July 16, 2020
As we consider the wider changes seen across our communities, we explore how Medical Affairs needs to continue to evolve in how it thinks, acts and engages to drive further improvements in healthcare outcomes, as well as to ensure that our teams are equipped and empowered to adapt and excel in our new reality.
July 13, 2020
As a result of the global COVID-19 outbreak, field teams are no longer able to visit HCPs face-to-face. During this Webinar, we will explore the skills and challenges around effective remote engagement and share hints and tips to help you access, engage and follow-up with HCPs remotely.
July 1, 2020
This paper provides a brief overview of the results of two MAPS insight surveys as well as suggested next steps to develop a common framework that biopharma companies can use to achieve a more consistent and effective approach to generating medical insights as a principal driver for strategy shaping and choice of tactics.
June 25, 2020
In this APAC Town Hall, senior leaders discuss: Managing Individual Performance Remotely; Virtual Leadership Mindset & Skills; Effective Team Engagement in the Virtual Space; Engagement of KOLs Virtually
June 18, 2020
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.”
June 17, 2020
This article provides a cross-functional perspective on the current state of patient centricity in our industry as well as practical examples for Medical Affairs professionals to implement patient-focused approaches in their everyday work.
June 15, 2020
Join this Webinar to better understand contemporary practices for data generation strategies; describe how to design data generation strategies, implementation of the strategies, and how to communicate new evidence; and describe how real-world evidence may be utilized to support product value including regulatory label change.
June 10, 2020
Joseph Eid, MD, SVP, Head of Global Medical Affairs at Bristol Myers Squibb, describes how Medical Affairs can ensure representation of the patient voice in product development, and the positive shift and elevated prominence Medical Affairs is achieving within companies.
June 3, 2020
Join expert panelists on this Webinar to better understand compliance implications of the changing business models during and post-COVID, and identify Medical Affairs compliance risks and mitigation strategies.
June 1, 2020
In this webinar, experts will lay the foundation of what conversational AI is, best and emerging practices, provide use cases, and discuss regulatory and legal considerations.
May 20, 2020
The scientific communication platform (SCP) forms the core for all communications about a product and serves as the repository of available evidence and statements to support Medical Affairs strategy. View this Webinar on Converting Challenges Into Opportunities While Building Your SCP.
May 18, 2020
Remote hiring may seem intimidating if your company isn’t yet accustomed to such a practice, but thousands of teams make it work. Some just do it better than others. Now is the time for Medical Affairs professionals to get [remote]ivated!
May 18, 2020
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.
May 12, 2020
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.
May 11, 2020
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.
May 10, 2020
Ralph Rewers, Sr Director, Global Field Medical Excellence at AbbVie, shares how Field Medical professionals are in a position to impact thousands of patients. Dr. Rewers encourages Field Medical professionals to step into the shoes of the individuals they’re speaking with to better understand their beliefs and behaviors, so organizations can better tailor medical communications to how they receive scientific data.
May 10, 2020
As experts with a deep knowledge of our medicines, medical technologies, and therapeutic area science, Medical Affairs is uniquely placed to help the industry and healthcare community navigate through these unusual times. While remaining flexible and agile to meet changing needs and requirements today, we can also begin to look forward to see how to flourish in the new normal.
May 7, 2020
Bill Strickland, AVP, US Field Medical at Allergan, speaks on “demystifying artificial intelligence” at the MAPS 2020 Global Annual Meeting in Miami, and how AI can enhance daily life in this new frontier for Medical Affairs professionals. Dr. Strickland also touches on patient centricity and his leadership philosophy.
April 30, 2020
In this session, you will hear “insider tips” from three senior-level Medical Affairs leaders from leading multinational biopharma companies.
April 29, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the External Education landscape for healthcare stakeholders and creating new challenges for the future. Join an expert panel of industry leaders as they examine the current impact of COVID-19 on External Education programs and review considerations for future planning.
April 22, 2020
Miss the live town hall? View the on-demand version here as senior leaders from 6 companies discuss how Medical Affairs is functioning during the COVID-19 pandemic, share best practices, and look to the future of MA post-COVID-19. OPEN ACCESS: membership is not required to view.
April 9, 2020
This podcast series discusses the basics of EUMDR, what this means more globally (FDA, CFDA) and finally – how we can view this as the golden opportunity to elevate the science of our products and communicate a compelling medical value proposition.
April 8, 2020
This MAPS podcast introduces listeners to social listening to gather insights and discusses implementation, value and technologies.
March 15, 2020
In this podcast series, panelists discuss the volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) environment that necessitates change in culture, leadership and strategy in life sciences companies. Collaboration with stakeholders are more important than ever and the real value lies in the connections between stakeholder groups. Clarity on who future internal and external stakeholders are is important for Medical Affairs functions.
March 7, 2020
Employees are no longer resources to be exploited and commanded, they are now allies in a shared mission to co-create experiences that deliver better results.
March 3, 2020
This collaborative webinar discusses available postgraduate courses and insights from alumni into how their qualification helped advance their understanding of pharmaceutical medicine and their career.
March 3, 2020
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.
February 28, 2020
Change is the only constant in the MSL role. Panelists will prepare attendees by discussing influences on the MSL role, the rationale for emerging Field Medical roles, and key skill sets to ensure success.
January 25, 2020
Medical devices and pharma: two sides of the same coin; significantly different but part of the same larger ecosystem. Dr. John Pracyk discusses the implications for Medical Affairs professionals.
December 10, 2019
Fireside Chat with Mary Alice Dwyer and Shaji Kalathil: “We believe that the most competitive pharmaceutical companies in the coming decade will leverage data and digital technologies to drive differentiating services and will be in the forefront of pushing the boundaries of digital innovation in healthcare.”
November 6, 2019
At the conclusion of this session, participants should better understand digital trends seen within Medical Affairs today as well as be aware of why HCP expectations are changing and how to evolve with them to provide better customer experiences
October 31, 2019
This MAPS podcast introduces listeners to social listening to gather insights and discusses implementation, value and technologies.
October 30, 2019
This MAPS podcast introduces listeners to social listening to gather insights and discusses implementation, value and technologies.
October 16, 2019
The MAPS Medical Affairs Strategic Planning Guide and Template has been developed to provide guidance and recommendations to selected components that comprise the strategic medical affairs planning for a product – including the situational analysis, medical strategy, tactical/operational planning, and medical plan summary.
October 11, 2019
Executive Vice President & CMO, UCB, Iris Loew-Friedrich discusses the importance of a purpose-driven culture to employee engagement
September 12, 2019
This MAPS podcast introduces listeners to social listening to gather insights and discusses implementation, value and technologies.
September 10, 2019
The digital health revolution implies a clear understanding of strategy, using technology as an enabler to create better outcomes for patients and to power value creation across the healthcare ecosystem. As data specialists, Medical Affairs professionals will be at the forefront of this transformation.
September 9, 2019
Medical Affairs leaders want to be more effective and valuable. They want to secure their seat at the table and influence decisions, impact company performance, and deliver better patient outcomes. To do this, they need to understand the “big picture” of the business and grasp how their decisions and actions contribute to long-term profitability and growth.
September 5, 2019
This MAPS podcast introduces listeners to social listening to gather insights and discusses implementation, value and technologies.
August 21, 2019
Understand how to utilize an informed approach to decision making to drive the strategic planning process; gain insight into the value data can bring to Medical Affairs during strategic planning cycles throughout the year; obtain a working knowledge of how cross-functional teams within Medical Affairs can apply insights gleaned from data to enhance utilization and the impact of efforts
August 14, 2019
This Webinar provides perspectives on the evolving role of Digital Opinion Leaders in medical education and shares approaches for identifying, monitoring and engaging them in a compliant manor with relevant examples.
August 10, 2019
Organizations should take a strategic approach to digital health solutions and also treat them with the same level of rigor applied to traditional therapies. Within the industry, the consensus is that it is a case of when, not if, digital health solutions become the norm.
July 31, 2019
In “How to Reframe Strategy and Compete on Outcomes,” John Singer, Global Head of Health Industry Strategy, Innovation and Technology at Wipro, elaborates on why Medical Affairs need to drive “big design” thinking to create value in the new outcomes-based healthcare world.
May 20, 2019
Here we decode self-awareness – the best approach to self-analysis to avoid being trapped looking in the rear-view mirror – and how to find and fix your blindspots.
April 30, 2019
In My Journey: The Rise & Rise of Medical, Dr. Ameet Nathwani discusses the need to define and measure our contribution, and why we need to join together as a community to shape the future of healthcare.
April 20, 2019
In “Digital Health: The Road Ahead for Medical Affairs,” CMO and Head of Medical Affairs & Pharmacovigilance at Bayer, Mike Devoy discusses Medical Affairs’ unique understanding of how value can be created and delivered, and the key role it plays in developing the evidence and solutions around that value in collaboration with internal and external partners.
March 27, 2019
Part 2 of this series will discuss statistical analysis in clinical trials including null/alternative hypotheses; statistical assumptions (type I error, significance level, type II error, statistical power); hypothesis testing; Statistics used in RCTs, including type of outcome measures, analysis of time-to-event variables (plotting and interpretation of Kaplan-Meier curves).
March 27, 2019
Early Access includes a variety of programs by which pharmaceutical companies make investigational therapies available to patients with life-threatening diseases. These patients have either exhausted available treatments or have no approved options. This presentation will review the processes and procedures to consider in the implementation of an Early Access Program and explore the opportunities and challenges posed therein.
February 6, 2019
Understand the numerous ways in which partnership with patients can impact the development and commercialization of medicines; the current “patient centric” landscape in pharmaceutical drug development; recent findings related to the value of patient-centric trial design, and innovative approaches to engaging with patients across the study continuum.
November 28, 2018
MSLs are becoming more important and playing key roles across the lifecycle in partnership with many others who play important roles. We will describe the landscape, drivers, and opportunities for engaging with customers across the lifecycle and how we socialize learnings across the organization.
October 30, 2018
Ensure understanding of the basic components and processes involved in the development of a scientific communication platform (SCP); how to develop and/or update an SCP so that the scientific and value narratives are integrated; learn how to train and implement an SCP across functional teams; glean insights into tailoring a global SCP to a regional SCP
October 24, 2018
Part 1 of this series will: define terminologies in statistics; explain different types of data (quantitative vs. qualitative); describe different ways in presenting summary data (such as proportions, means, medians, range and standard deviation); explain 95% confidence intervals; discuss bivariate analyses and appropriate statistical testing for quantitative and qualitative variables
October 10, 2018
Health technology and value assessment can be conducted using a variety of methods. Dr. Malone will provide an overview of those methods and an introduction on how to interpret the results from cost-effectiveness studies. This webinar will also discuss issues with defining value for health technologies, especially pharmaceuticals.
September 28, 2018
Look beyond the traditional elements of landscape analysis to consider valuable cultural, behavioral, and situational insights; understand the power of truths in defining the meaningful difference your product will make in patients’ lives; understand the key ingredients of a robust and impactful Medical Affairs strategy and how to implement it.
September 7, 2018
The medical device industry is facing challenging times ahead. A broader set of influencers (regulators, hospital administrators and other value-orientated customers) will see a shift from individual outcomes to a focus on population-led effectiveness and will require the development of comprehensive value propositions for any device or drug.
August 30, 2018
This Webinar explores: the role of Medical Affairs in guiding ethical decisions internally and externally; the impact of Medical Affairs beyond its remit; the importance of sharing best practices for the role of Medical Affairs in strategic brand planning, and the ethics and compliance considerations for Medical Affairs plans.
August 30, 2018
In this webinar, we explore two scenarios that can open Medical Affairs up to censure. Scenario one explores participation of commercial team members in Medical Advisory Boards and scenario two looks at the implications of a commercial team member requesting a medical team member to participate in a thought leader meeting.
August 24, 2018
Who is a Digital Opinion Leader? How to engage a DOL? Harmonize understanding of who a DOL is and the milestones to be considered in the implementation of a DOL initiative; build a well-defined road map to implement a DOL engagement initiative at a local level
July 27, 2018
Real world data (RWD), when captured and analyzed, produces the Real-World Evidence (RWE) that underpins the economic case for innovative medicines. This Webinar aims to provide practical insight into the challenges surrounding RWD and RWE generation with interactive conversation on how individual companies are approaching these challenges.
June 29, 2018
Explore the pitfalls of career transitions, and how to overcome them; look at the key foundations required to make a successful career transition; hear real-life stories, and learn actionable tips, from others who have navigated complex career transitions; explore why health & wellbeing should be a priority on your transition agenda
June 24, 2018
Examine the current state & future of HEOR data in healthcare decision-making; discuss strategies to build strong relationships with payers, the medical community, and patient advocacy groups; determine the impact and value of evidence-based pricing and payment
May 4, 2018
This Webinar will discuss the process of investigator initiated research program followed across industry. The process is initiated externally by submission of IIR application via company website followed by internal company review and decision making process. This results in the execution of IIR study contract between the company and the Institution after which the study is initiated by the Investigator.
April 20, 2018
This Webinar discusses current trends and anticipated innovations, including the use of outcomes-based agreements; why traditional contracting may not be enough to address the needs of both payers and pharma manufacturers; and insights on the key payer engagement issues you should be considering today to optimize the market success of your products.
March 8, 2018
Analysis of RWD leads to clinical evidence known as real world evidence (RWE) regarding the usage and risks and benefits of a therapy. Under the right conditions, RWD and the RWE that follows may be used to support regulatory decisions and contribute to the knowledge of a drug or therapy. RWE may help to support improved decision-making about health and health care.
March 1, 2018
Recognize why networking and alignment is key to a successful Medical Affairs strategic plan; discuss the steps involved in strategic planning process and associated tools and templates; describe Global-Regional-Local alignment and implementation… where do you start? Select which functions you include when building your global Medical Affairs strategy.
January 15, 2018
What do you want this year – to make a difference, to love your work, achieve your targets? Identify the one question top Medical Affairs professionals ask each day; describe the evidence that demonstrates what the most successful people focus on; use a template to create your purpose story