The "Elevate" by MAPS Podcast

Reinventing MLR: What Happens When AI Joins the Review Room?

Medical Affairs Professional Society Season 2026 Episode 8

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As Medical Affairs teams face rising content volumes, tighter timelines, and increasing complexity, many leaders are asking the same question: Can AI meaningfully improve the MLR review process—and if so, where do we start? In this practical, scenario-based session, members of the MAPS Medical Governance and Compliance Domain will explore high value GenAI use cases and where it can supplement human judgment. We’ll also discuss governance essentials, and a logical roadmap for responsible adoption, giving attendees the clarity and confidence needed to begin their own AI-enabled transformation.

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

 

  1. Understand the current situation and pain points with MLR
  2. Understand how GenAI tools can be responsibly introduced into the MLR workflow, highlighting high-value use cases and realistic implementation steps
  3. Understand key governance and implementation considerations



SPEAKERS


Moderator

Jaymesh Patel, Director & Strategic Partner - Global Medical Ethics, Astrazeneca


Speaker 1

Anneka Kapur, Senior Final Medical Signatory and Compliance Lead, Lundbeck


Speaker 2

Dr William Mwiti, Biopharma Medical Head: Sub Saharan & French Speaking Africa, Astrazeneca