Application Requirements & Benefits
Mentors Requirements:
- Must complete the online application prior to the closing date
- Must have an active MAPS membership in good standing
- Minimum of 3 years of Medical Affairs experience in pharma, biotech, medical device, diagnostics or related fields (Compliance, Regulatory, etc.).
- Must have the capacity to commit a minimum of one hour to virtual or in-person meetings per month with each individual mentee or group of mentees over the course of the program
Mentors Requirements:
- Must complete the online application prior to the closing date
- Must have an active MAPS membership in good standing
- Minimum of 3 years of Medical Affairs experience in pharma, biotech, medical device, diagnostics or related fields (Compliance, Regulatory, etc.).
- Must have the capacity to commit a minimum of one hour to virtual or in-person meetings per month with each individual mentee or group of mentees over the course of the program
Mentees Requirements:
- Must complete the online application and program fee ($100 USD) prior to the closing date – incomplete application will not be accepted
- Must have an active MAPS membership in good standing
- Hold a minimum of 1 year of Medical Affairs experience is pharma, biotech, medical device, or diagnostics prior to applying for the program
Mentee Benefits:
- Certificates of completion for all participants
- 50% off MAPS Medical Affairs Textbook
- 50% off MAPS eCademy Online Courses
Late Applications
Applications received after the submission window closes, will be held for review and approval by the MAPS Mentorship Committee after the first round of selections are complete.
NOTE: Applying after the application deadline does not guarantee your acceptance into the program.
Disclaimer
Repeat mentees from 2025 are welcome to apply, but due to high demand first-time mentees will receive primary consideration. Any applicant found to have been dishonest in their application will be removed from the mentorship pool going forward
If you missed the deadline and still wish to be considered for the program, you can submit a request to Jason Acord at: [email protected]
VISION
To inspire Medical Affairs professionals of various backgrounds, experience, and levels of responsibility to create a next generation of leaders and to generate a stronger sense of belonging, advocacy, and community across the industry through a continuing partnership in education and self-reflection that leads to personal growth.
Mission
The mission of the MAPS Mentorship Working Group is to create an individualized venue to empower a deeper connection and exchange of expertise among members across the globe. A MAPS Mentorship experience can expand personal areas of interest, build awareness and collaboration across functions, regions and Medical Affairs organizations.
MENTOR PAIRING PROCESS
The MAPS Mentorship Committee reviews each application and if accepted, pairs you with the most suited mentee/mentor or group available. All accepted applicants will receive an email on or before April 15 2026, with their pairing assignment and next steps to connect with your mentor, mentee or group, a copy of the full program schedule and a link to the MAPS Mentorship resource folder to assist the participants throughout the program.
NOTE: Applying prior to or after the close of the application window does not guarantee your acceptance into the program.
Mentee Expectations
A Mentee is Expected to:
- Schedule meetings: meet with the mentor approximately one hour per month
- Discuss expectations of the mentoring partnership
- Develop and drive meeting agendas
- Take initiative and be proactive in own career development
- Keep manager informed of mentoring progress, and schedule to ensure that it does not conflict with assignments and priorities
- Participate in open and honest discussions with the mentor; be open to feedback from the mentor
- Develop an individual development plan with feedback from mentors and manager
- Evaluate progress against the developmental goals
- Applying learnings from this program in current role
Mentor Expectations
A Mentor is Expected to:
- Commit to the mentoring process by meeting with the mentee at least once a month and plan to spend an average of one hour a month working with the mentee
Support the meeting process by:- Discussing and developing expectations of the mentoring partnership
- Suggesting agenda items
- Communicating before and after the meetings
- Assuming three main coaching roles:
- Teacher : Assisting mentee in setting individual developmental goals and plans to achieve them
- Guide: Discussing work-related concerns impeding performance or career growth; sharing organizational knowledge gained from personal experience
- Challenger: Providing objective and honest feedback