
Elevate Medical Affairs Podcast Channel
Podcast channel for the Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS). Global excellence in Medical Affairs from today's leaders.
Latest episodes

Apr 19, 2021 • 17min
How can Medical Affairs and HEOR work together more effectively?
Part two in the series of MAPS HEOR Podcasts sponsored by the AlphaGroup of Medical Communication Companies. This Podcast features Dr. Kent Summers and Dr. Steve Camper discussing the collaboration of Medical Affairs teams with Health Economics and Outcomes Research.

Apr 12, 2021 • 13min
Insights: Social Listening for Insights
ObjectivesAt the end of this series of podcasts, the participant should be able to:To Introduce the listener to what are social listening insightsDiscuss potential opportunities and challenges when instituting social listening insightValue and impact of social listening insights on Medical StrategyAnd finally Technology considerations and manpower needed

Apr 5, 2021 • 16min
Field Medical Stakeholders: Partnering for Today and Tomorrow - Episode 9 Corporate Alliance Management
Objectives: At the end of this series of podcasts, the participant should be able to:Discuss the functions and activities of key internal partnersIdentify potential areas for compliant collaboration by MSLs with key internal partners

Mar 29, 2021 • 17min
Impact of the 21st Century Cures Act
The objective of this podcast is to discuss how the 21st Century Cures Act has led to new initiatives at FDA involving Real World Evidence. We will also examine some case studies where biopharma and medical device companies used Real World Evidence in innovative manners to obtain product regulatory approvals.

Mar 24, 2021 • 22min
Social Media in Medical Affairs: Beyond Passive Listening
In this MAPS podcast, we speak with Luca Dezzani, Franchise Head Immuno-Oncology, AstraZeneca and Bruno Larvol, CEO and founder of LARVOL, about the emerging uses of social media in the practice of Medical Affairs including best practices and compliance concerns for Medical Affairs professionals participating in the social media landscape.

Mar 23, 2021 • 19min
Field Medical Stakeholders: Partnering for Today and Tomorrow - Episode 8 Clinical Trials
Objectives: At the end of this series of podcasts, the participant should be able to:· Discuss the functions and activities of key internal partners· Identify potential areas for compliant collaboration by MSLs with key internal partnersModerator: Kathryn Gann, PhD, Independent ConsultantInterviewer: Robert Groebel, VP, Global Medical Strategy, MonoclSpeaker: Ricardo Maamari, MD, NCMP, Global Medical Executive Director, Established/Optimized Portfolio and Rare Diseases, Novartis

Mar 15, 2021 • 17min
Typical Challenges with Moving Digitalization Initiatives Forward for Medical Affairs -- Episode 3
The podcast objectives are to : · Discuss some of the common challenges Medical Affairs organizations face in offering best-in-class digital capabilities to its customers.· Offer some insights and perspectives both internally and externally to understand what opportunities exist to overcome these challenges.

Mar 9, 2021 • 19min
Field Medical Stakeholders: Partnering for Today and Tomorrow - Episode 7 Medical Writing/Publications
Objectives: At the end of this series of podcasts, the participant should be able to:Discuss the functions and activities of key internal partnersIdentify potential areas for compliant collaboration by MSLs with key internal partnersModerator: Kathryn Gann, Independent ConsultantInterviewer: Donna Holder, PharmD, Senior Director, Global MSL Excellence, Daiichi Sankyo, Inc, Speaker: Mary Beth DeYoung PhD, Publications Lead, AstraZeneca

Mar 2, 2021 • 13min
Typical Challenges with Moving Digitalization Initiatives Forward for Medical Affairs - Episode 2
The podcast objectives are to : Discuss some of the common challenges Medical Affairs organizations face in offering best-in-class digital capabilities to its customersOffer some insights and perspectives both internally and externally to understand what opportunities exist to overcome these challenges.Moderator: Rishi Ohri, MBA, MS, Sr. Director MA Digital Excellence, Astellas PharmaInterviewee: Jonathan Davies, MSc, Vice President Operational Excellence, Medical Affairs, Astellas Pharma

Feb 24, 2021 • 11min
Field Medical Stakeholders: Partnering for Today and Tomorrow - Episode 6 Medical Information
At the end of this series of podcasts, the participant should be able to:· Discuss the functions and activities of key internal partners· Identify potential areas for compliant collaboration by MSLs with key internal partners