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The Medical Operations Focus Area Working Group (FAWG) is a community dedicated to advancing the role of Medical Operations professionals. We strive to create a platform that facilitates strategic partnerships and fosters collaboration within the Medical Affairs ecosystem. Its strategic mission and objectives are as follows:
Activities:
Evolving our role as strategic partners: We work toward building a community that understands and embraces the evolving role of Medical Operations professionals as strategic partners within the health-care industry.
Developing skills and competencies: We aim to enhance the skills and competencies of Medical Operations professionals through educational programs, training sessions, and networking opportunities. 65
Standardizing and simplifying innovation within Medical Operations: We seek to establish standardized processes and frameworks that promote innovation within Medical Operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
Strengthening collaborations: We act as strategic connectors, fostering both internal and external collaborations within the Medical Affairs ecosystem to drive innovation, knowledge sharing, and best practices.
Enhancing cross-functional relationships: We aim to improve cross-functional relationships within Medical Affairs and across the entire organization, fostering communication, teamwork, and alignment of goals.
Supporting compliant scientific exchange: We establish infrastructure and enable compliant and effective scientific exchange, ensuring the dissemination of accurate and evidence-based information.
Driving change management: We focus on change management practices to drive sustainable solutions, facilitating the adoption of new approaches and strategies within Medical Operations.
Strategic Objectives:
Creation of Medical Excellence Standards and Guidance document: Our aim is to develop a comprehensive document that serves as a reference for Medical Operations professionals, encompassing best practices, guidelines, and standards for achieving excellence in the field.
Stakeholder mapping and management: We strive to identify key stakeholders within the Medical Affairs ecosystem and develop strategies to effectively engage and manage these relationships.
Change management resources: We provide resources and tools to support change management initiatives within Medical Operations, enabling successful implementation of new processes and strategies.
Definition of meaningful KPIs: We work toward establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) that accurately measure the success and impact of Medical Operations activities, providing meaningful metrics for evaluation and improvement.
Co-Lead
Executive Director & Medical Operations Lead, Global Medical & Scientific Affairs
Co-Lead
Associate Director, Medical Operations & Planning
(Midwest/Chicago Chapter - Co-Lead)
Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs, Emergent BioSolutions
Director, Program Management & Operational Excellence Global Oncology Medical AffairsÂ
Associate Director, Policy Medical External Engagement Operations