FOCUS AREA WORKING GROUPS

In collaboration with our leadership teams, the Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS) has conceptualized the Medical Affairs function in 13 general focus areas, leading to the creation of the following 13 Focus Area Working Groups (FAWGs).

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ALL FAWGS

Each FAWG is a committee of MAPS members with area expertise who collaborate to produce content and training resources, and provide guidance and guidelines to steer the future direction of their specialty within Medical Affairs. Meet our FAWG members and see FAWG activities below.

The goals of the Compliance FAWGs is to create a community that advances our role as fully integrated strategic business partners to promote growth within the life sciences sector worldwide.

The goals of Digital FAWGs is to support the Medical Affairs organization’s efforts to embrace digital innovation through webinars, training, white papers, and best practice sharing.

The goals of the Evidence Generation FAWGs is to educate the MAPS membership on contemporary practices for data generation strategies through educational programs and communications.

The goals of the External Education FAWGs is to provide unbiased education to enhance knowledge, skills and competencies which identifies knowledge or competency and performance gaps.

The goals of the Field Medical FAWGs is to become the premier global destination of choice and to catalyze our individual personal leadership development and professional career advancement.

The goals of the Insights FAWGs is to develop an Insights community and to catalyze our individual personal leadership development and professional career advancement.

The goals of the Medical Communications FAWGs is to develop a community that advances our role as fully integrated strategic business partners and professional career advancement.

The goals of the Medical Information FAWGs is to expand the value of Medical Information as an exceptional resource of information for providers and patients.

The goals of the Medical Information FAWGs is to expand the value of Medical Information as an exceptional resource of information for providers and patients.

The goals of the Medical Strategy & Launch Excellence FAWGs is to ensures the highest level of Medical Affairs asset, launch, and organizational strategic plans and planning capabilities.

The goals of the Medical Technology FAWGs is to develop our MedTech community, individual personal leadership development, and professional career advancement.

The goals of the Patient Centricity FAWGs is to ensure the current understanding of Patient Centricity as it relates to the function, organizations, and needs of Medical Affairs.

The goals of the Rare Disease/Gene Therapy FAWGs is to develop our Rare Disease/Gene Therapy community, individual personal leadership development, and professional career advancement.

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Elevating Medical Education: Fireside Chat with G.A.M.E. and the Alliance Experts

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.

Collaborative Content Featured

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

In this Within3 White Paper, learn how your team can work toward operational excellence for Medical Affairs, despite ever-shifting roles.

Medically Trained AI for Insights Generation and Communication

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.

Modular Content Featured

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.

Grow Engagement with HCPs: Findings from the Wiley HCP Survey

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.

Digital First Scientific Communications - Measuring the Value or Success of Omnichannel in Medical Affairs

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?"

Digital First Scientific Communications - Implementing Omnichannel in Medical Affairs

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?"

Digital First Scientific Communications - Defining Omnichannel: An Ongoing Debate

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?"

How to Use Modular Content & Netflix-Style Content Hubs to Engage HCPs

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.

Beyond Journals: Leveraging the Power of Publication Extenders for Medical Communications

June 30, 2023

This webinar teaches the benefits of a holistic Publication Extender Strategy while sharing practical insights on how to implement one effectively.

Bridging the Gap: Understanding and Implementing Gap Analyses

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.

Rising Stars, Hidden Jewels and Unicorn KOLs - Can We Identify Them and Is It Useful?

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.

Metrics Benchmark Featured

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

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.

Digital First Medical Information: Innovative Content in MI

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.

Demystifying Data in Medical Affairs Part 3: Data and the Future of Medical Affairs

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.

Patient Engagement in the Early Drug Discovery Phase: The Role of Medical Affairs

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.

MedInfo SG Featured

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.

HCG Innovate Featured

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.

How ChatGPT Will Disrupt Medical Affairs

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

Streamlining the diagnostic odyssey requires educating medical professionals to recognize “rare encounters” and engage these patients with precision and compassion.

Demystifying Data in Medical Affairs Part 2: Approaches to Overcome the Issues with Data

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.

Innovations in External Education Episode 02: Learning Opportunities and Events Not To Miss in 2023!

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.

Digital Structures Medical AffairsFeatured

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.

Strategic Collaboration with Agency Partners: One Plus One Equals Eleven

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.

The Digital Transformation of Medical Journal Publishing Episode 3: Open Access from the Publisher’s Perspective

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.

ChatGPT Featured 2

January 26, 2023

With a multibillion dollar investment from Microsoft and already 4 authorship credits on PubMed, ChatGPT is poised to disrupt Medical Affairs.

Innovations in External Education Episode 01: The Power of the Podcast Format of Medical Education

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.

Digital Opinion Leaders

November 2, 2022

This Webinar aims to achieve awareness on challenges and solutions when listening to, and interacting with, Digital Opinion Leaders.

Demystifying Data in Medical Affairs Part I: What Does Data Mean to Medical Affairs and How Can We Optimize Its Use?

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.

Digital First Scientific Communications – How Digital is Transforming Medical Communications EPISODE 2

October 24, 2022

In this our second episode this season, we'll be discussing open access in medical publishing from the biopharma perspective.

Leveraging a combined MSL and Medical Information Leadership Model

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.

Compliance in Medical Communications: Struggles and Successes

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.

A Strategic Partnership – Medical Strategy and Medical Communications Part 2

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.

A Strategic Partnership: Medical Strategy and Medical Communications Part 1

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.

Lessons Learned vs Still Unaddressed from Virtual Scientific Conferences Two Years Post COVID

September 12, 2022

In this episode, our expert speakers are talking about virtual scientific congresses and what has changed since the pandemic.

How to Prioritize, Track, and Measure your Medical Communications Plan Episode 3: Pubs

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.

The Use of Chatbots and Conversational AI in Scaling Medical Engagement

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.

How to Prioritize, Track, and Measure your Medical Communications Plan Episode 2: MedEd

August 29, 2022

In this second podcast of a 3-part series, we will discuss considerations for measurable engagements in Medical Affairs.

How to prioritize, track, and measure your Medical Communications Plan Episode 1: Fundamentals

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.

Automation Opportunities for Medical Affairs EPISODE 3

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.

Automation Opportunities for Medical Affairs EPISODE 2

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.

DIGITAL FAWG PODCAST: Automation Opportunities for Medical Affairs EPISODE 1

July 25, 2022

In this first of 3 episodes, we will be meeting with an industry expert on Automation within the pharmaceutical industry.

COVID: Cross-Industry Collaboration Podcast Series (Evelyn DeSantis) Episode 2: The What & Lessons Learned – The Specific Topics Covered by the Group

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 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.

COVID: Cross-Industry Collaboration Podcast Series Episode 1: The How and Why of Coming Together

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.

Opening Doors: How to Join Pharma Through a Medical Writing Fellowship Program

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.

Medical Affairs Japan Part II: Future Outlook

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.

Opening Doors: How Renu Juneja, PhD, Almost Became a Retail Manager Before Finding Medical Writing

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.

Scientific Communications Platforms_Strategic Planning_Standards for Medical Affairs

June 16, 2022

Standards and Guidance powerpoint and templates for Medical Affairs strategic planning

June 8, 2022

This webinar provides an overview of the evolution of the Medical Affairs role and contributions to scientific congresses.

The Emerging Importance of HEOR in Medical Affairs

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.

Patient Education Tim Riaz Featured

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.

Digital Strategy Framework Featured

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.

Insights Capabilities Featured

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.

What is Medical Affairs Featured

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.

Jose & Augusto

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.

Tim Riaz External Ed Featured

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.

Marija Geertsen

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.

Monica de Abadal

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.

External Education MedTech Featured

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.

Insights Communications Plan Strategy

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.

Pracyk pharmacovigilance featured

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.

Digital Thinking Elevate Featured

March 14, 2022

Digitalization offers Medical Affairs teams the opportunity to rethink strategy and actions across the lifecycle of traditional and nontraditional products.

MAPS 2022 Global: Putting Patient Engagement at the Center of Development

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.

Abbadessa COVID Insights Featured

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.

Developing and Executing an Integrated Medical Communications Strategy and Plan

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.”

COVID: Looking Back and Looking Forward

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.

Real World Evidence Applications and How it Can Change Medicine and Biopharma

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.

Medical Communications Strategy Plan Featured

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.

Harnessing Medical Insights to Drive Cross-Functional Strategic Impact

January 26, 2022

In this webinar, our panelists share their experience, challenges, and practical solutions regarding driving insights into action.

The Future is Now: Measuring and Communicating the Medical Productivity Index (MPI)

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 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.

Digital First Scientific Communications – How digital is transforming scientific communications Episode 3 Article-Level Metrics: The Change Agent of Medical Publishing

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.

Enhanced Publication Content Today and Tomorrow

December 13, 2021

This podcast focuses on different forms of enhanced publication content (EPC) and new approaches that might change manuscript development.

Next-Gen Medical Information Leveraging Digital to Enable Self-Service and Omnichannel Experience

December 8, 2021

In this webinar, three panelists explain how medical information teams are transforming customer experience through digital technology.

The Digital Transformation of Medical Journal Publishing

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.

External Education Needs Assessment

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.

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.

Understanding Medical Multichannel Engagement

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.

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.

Field Medical External Stakeholders: Partnering for Today and Tomorrow - episode 2 Partnering with Patient Advocacy Organizations

October 18, 2021

This MAPS podcast details potential areas for compliant collaboration by MSLs with Patient Advocacy Groups.

MAPS Global Town Hall featured

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 4, 2021

A Q&A with David Williams, Chief Medical Officer, VISFO

How to Engage External Research (IIR and Collaborative Research) - Practical Compliance Considerations

September 29, 2021

This webinar explores WHAT is IIR vs. Collaborative Research and discusses the challenges of conducting IIR and Collaborative Research.

Digital Analytics and Social Media in External Education

September 22, 2021

This webinar explores how to implement a digital presence to uncover external education unmet needs and gaps.

Beyond Content: HCP Communication Preferences in the Virtual Era

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.

Acropolis Medical Affairs Lessons

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.

MyHealthTeams Eric Peacock

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.

Digital Decision Tree Featured

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!

Health Disparities 1: FDA Efforts to Advance Women and Minorities in Clinical Trials

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

Insights Medical Access Featured

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.

Practical Approaches to External Education Impact Measurements

July 28, 2021

This MAPS webinar details strategies Medical Affairs professionals in External Education can use to assess HCP learning.

Field Medical Stakeholders Marketing

July 26, 2021

This MAPS podcast details strategic opportunities of compliant collaborations between Field Medical and Marketing.

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.

publications discoverability SEO

July 15, 2021

This MAPS webinar details how search engine optimization (SEO) can help to ensure HCPs and other stakeholders find your publications.

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 30, 2021

Impetus Digital co-founder and CEO, Natalie Yeadon, describes best practices for the digitalization of virtual and hybrid Medical Affairs events.

External Education_Standards for Medical Affairs

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 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.

Partnering for Today and Tomorrow – Episode 14 Regulatory

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.

Partnering for Today and Tomorrow – Episode 14 Regulatory

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...

Mastermind Groups Medical Affairs

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.

Building a Next Generation Community of Medical Affairs with Mentorship

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

Adapting to the Virtual Conference Experience P3

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

Partnering for Today and Tomorrow - Episode 12 Compliance

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

Adapting to the Virtual Conference Experience P2

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

Partnering for Today and Tomorrow - Episode 11 Clinical Operations

May 4, 2021

This MAPS podcast discusses the functions and activities of key internal partners and Identifies potential areas for compliant collaboration by MSLs.

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.

Adapting to the Virtual Conference Experience P1

April 26, 2021

This MAPS podcast introduces listeners to social listening to gather insights and discusses implementation, value and technologies.

April 26, 2021

This MAPS podcast introduces listeners to social listening to gather insights and discusses implementation, value and technologies.

Medical and AI Ethics

April 21, 2021

Unleashing opportunities for better understanding and collaboration between experts in AI and medical

Field Medical Episode 10 Podcast

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.

Value of Medical Information Featured

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.

Support Function to Strategic Pillar Webinar

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.

Social Insights Featured

April 12, 2021

This MAPS podcast introduces listeners to social listening to gather insights and discusses implementation, value and technologies.

USNHC Medical Affairs Webinar

April 7, 2021

This session describes the National Health Council and opportunities for Medical Affairs professionals to get involved.

pharmasepctra medical affairs webinar

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 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.

Parexel Diversity Webinar

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.

Medical Affairs Insights White Paper

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.

Digital Challenges Medical Affairs

March 15, 2021

This podcast offers insights surrounding common challenges Medical Affairs organizations face in offering best-in-class digital capabilities.

Medical & Scientific Communications Webinar MAPS Medical Affairs

March 10, 2021

This MAPS webinar aims to foster discussion about the role of Medical Communications as Strategic Medical Affairs leaders.

March 2, 2021

This MAPS podcast discusses common challenges Medical Affairs organizations face in offering best-in-class digital capabilities to its customers.

HCP and Patient Education Challenges MAPS Medical Affairs Webinar

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

This MAPS webinar with Impetus Digital defines best practices, benefits of, and barriers to virtualizing events in the life science industry.

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 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 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 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.

Plain Language Summaries Featured

December 15, 2020

A plain-language summary (PLS) can play a key role in communicating clinical research more broadly to patients.

Pandemic Silver Lining Featured

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.

Framework MSL Insights OD Featured

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.

Scientific Engagements Featured

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.

Digitally Transforming Featured

November 19, 2020

This Medical Affairs webinar assembles leading biopharma industry experts to discuss preparing your organization for digital transformation.

Field Medical Podcast 1

November 2, 2020

Medical Affairs thought leaders discuss the function, activities and opportunities for compliant collaboration with key internal partners.

Town Hall Oct 15 QandA Featured

November 2, 2020

Q&A with Medical Affairs thought leaders describing changes in Digital and Field Medical during the pandemic and beyond

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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.

Eileen Sawyer Featured

October 6, 2020

Sawyer is making it her life’s work to focus on the patient—the most important stakeholder in drug development.

Sumegi Featured

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.

Disruption Opportunity Webinar Featured

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”.

GTH Evidence Dissemination Featured

September 23, 2020

Medical Affairs thought leaders Q&A on topics including virtual congresses, digital platforms, and pre-print scientific publications.

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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.

MA2.0.Digital.Therapeutics

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.

Scientific Communications Platforms_Strategic Planning_Standards for Medical Affairs

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?

EU.MedTech.ELEVATE.Featured

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.

Partnering.Patients.APAC

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

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.

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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.

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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

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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 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.

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.

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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 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 9, 2020

Miss the live town hall? View the on-demand version here as senior leaders from 5 companies across the APAC region 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.

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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 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.

External Medical Education: Responding To The Challenges Of COVID-19 And Planning For The Future

April 29, 2020

This MAPS podcast introduces listeners to social listening to gather insights and discusses implementation, value and technologies.

Global.Town .Hall .COVID

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.

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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."

Will Customer Experiences Shape The Future Of Medical Affairs?

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.

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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.

Understanding AI And ML And Potential Applications For Medical Affairs

September 5, 2019

This MAPS podcast introduces listeners to social listening to gather insights and discusses implementation, value and technologies.

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.

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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.

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.

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

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

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.

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