Leading Medical Affairs Through Transformation: The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership in Action

Join us on December 17, 2025 at 10AM EST to elevate your leadership and management capabilities. This session will explore the five practices of exemplary leadership

Leading Medical Affairs Through Transformation: The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership in Action

Ready to turn change into momentum? Part 3 of our 3-part MAPS leadership series brings Kouzes and Posner’s Five Practices to life for Medical Affairs. Building on Part 1 (Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence) and Part 2 (applying six leadership styles), this fast-paced, interactive 60-minute session shows you exactly how to:

  1. Model the Way: Lead by example under pressure—especially when tight timelines tempt teams to cut corners on standards and integrity.
  2. Inspire a Shared Vision: Align skeptical stakeholders behind bold, feasible goals by articulating a clear future state, connecting it to shared priorities, and outlining practical steps to get there.
  3. Challenge the Process: Break silos and spark innovation—improving MSL–regulatory flow and learning through small wins.
  4. Enable Others to Act: Strengthen trust, collaboration, and confidence so teams contribute powerfully to high-stakes deliverables.
  5. Encourage the Heart: Recognize excellence and celebrate wins to sustain performance through demanding cycles.

Through realistic Medical Affairs scenarios, peer insights, and a hands-on simulation, you’ll leave with concrete practices you can apply immediately to elevate team performance, accelerate transformation, and build a resilient, high-trust culture.

Speakers:

John Matthew Rice

Co- Moderator:

Matthew John Rice

Learning Architect Director, Center for Scientific Exchange Excellence

Merck & Co., Inc.

Deborah Braccia

Co-Moderator:

Deborah Braccia, PhD, MPA

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The MAPS Year-End Networking Social

Join us on December 17th, 2025 for the MAPS Year-End Networking Social – hosted by the MAPS New England Chapter

Join us for the MAPS Year-End Networking Social – hosted by the MAPS New England Chapter

Celebrate the close of another impactful year with fellow Medical Affairs professionals from across New England. Enjoy an evening of conversation, connection, and collaboration as we reflect on shared accomplishments, build new relationships, and look ahead to the new year.

Complimentary refreshments will be provided.

This event is FREE and open to all MAPS Members

Non-member may register for a fee of $50 (Registration fees will be applied to your first year of membership if you register as a member after the event).

Host:

Mary Winkels

Director, Field Medical Excellence

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals

Hosts:

Aaron Tarkinson

Sr. Director & Head of Medical Strategy

Biogen

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