Medical Technology

Focus Area Working Group

The strategic mission and objectives of the Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS) Medical Technology Focus Area Working Group are to create a community that advances our role as strategic partners and promotes the growth of Medical Affairs professionals within the MedTech sector worldwide; to develop our community within MAPS to become the premier global destination of choice for MedTech MA Professionals; and to catalyze our individual personal leadership development and professional career advancement.

Activities: We will organize MedTech workshops for the MAPS annual meetings (Global, Japan, China, EMEA) as well as develop original content for eCademy Webinars/podcasts throughout the year. In addition, the working group will periodically contribute cogent and timely content on the MedTech sector for the MAPS publication, Elevate magazine. Most importantly, we will provide a supportive resource for all MedTech Medical Affairs professionals.

Strategic Objectives

#1 Develop a foundational curriculum for MedTech MA staff:

Create enduring materials and content specific for MedTech
Partner with other FAWGs to create content

#2 For MedTech to have a bigger footprint in MAPS:

Increase FAWG enrollment
Collaborate with Country Chapters
Identify Executive Partner Circle members to work with our MAPS FAWG

Latest Podcast Episode

Description: In this second of two episodes, John Pracyk, MD, PhD, MBA speaks with Patrick Vega of Vizient Advisory Solutions about ways that device companies can capitalize on the shift from inpatient surgical settings to hospital outpatient departments, ASCs and outpatient sites of care. Presenters hypothesize that device companies that better understand the outpatient setting can more effectively adapt their products, services and support to meet customer needs.

Members

Gregory Christopherson

Vice President of Medical Affairs

Co-Lead

Marc Rubinstein

Medical Director

Co-Lead

João Diaz

Medical Affairs Lead

Co-Lead

Raphael Tan

Consultant

Co-Lead

Sassan Azad

COO/Medical Science Liaison

Molly Hoke

Associate Director, Global Medical Affairs

Carlos Paret

Manager, MA US Operations & Digital Strategy

Ajit Patwardhan

Medication Delivery & Pharmaceuticals

Kate Pietrovito

Director, Medical Affairs Operations

John Pracyk

Chief Medical Safety Officer, Global, Senior Vice President, Medical & Scientific Affairs

Drilon Saliu

Head, Medical, Clinical and HEOR

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The Safety Impact of Medical Device Cybersecurity

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How COVID-19 Accelerates Orthopedic Opportunities in Ambulatory Surgery – episode 2

This MAPS podcast explores ways medical device companies can capitalize on the shift from inpatient surgical settings to hospital outpatient departments.

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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.

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A Pandemic Silver Lining for the MedTech Industry? Part 1

During this moderated interactive discussion our distinguished panelists will provide their on-the-ground observations about the pandemic’s current impact on patient care and the medical device industry.

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PODCAST: How COVID-19 Accelerates Orthopedic Opportunities in Ambulatory Surgery

John Pracyk, MD, PhD, MBA speaks with Patrick Vega of Vizient Advisory Solutions about ways that device companies can capitalize on the shift from inpatient surgical settings to hospital outpatient departments.

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Training Needs for Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) in Evolving Pharmaceutical and MedTech Industries

This article formalizes learnings from the MAPS Annual Conference 2020, providing best practices for MSLs in the context of the ongoing pandemic and beyond.

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A Compelling Strategic Role for Medical Affairs in the Context of the new EU MedTech Regulations

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.

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Podcast: European Union Medical Device Regulations (EUMDR)

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.

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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.

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