The Syneos Health Podcast

MAPS Edition: Bringing Medical Affairs Into the C-Suite

August 08, 2022 Suma Ramadas and Dr. Kirk Shepard
The Syneos Health Podcast
MAPS Edition: Bringing Medical Affairs Into the C-Suite
Show Notes

This podcast series features interviews with industry leaders, focusing in on the impact and value of Medical Affairs today, where the function is heading and how we are going to get there. 

Today we are speaking with Dr. Kirk Shepard, co-founder of the Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS) and Chief Medical Officer and Head of Global Medical Affairs at Eisai. Dr. Shepard has effectively brought Medical Affairs into the C-Suite, and in this episode we discuss the importance of education, communication, collaboration – and what needs to change as the function continues to advance as a value-based strategic leader.

Be sure to listen to the other episodes in this series here

The views expressed in this podcast belong solely to the speakers and do not represent those of their organization. 

If you want access to more future-focused, actionable insights to help biopharmaceutical companies better execute and succeed in a constantly evolving environment, visit the Syneos Health Insights Hub. The perspectives you’ll find there are driven by dynamic research and crafted by subject matter experts focused on real answers to help guide decision making and investment. You can find it all at insightshub.health

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We want to hear from you! If there’s a topic you’d like us to cover on a future episode, contact us at podcast@syneoshealth.com

The views expressed in this podcast belong solely to the speakers and do not represent those of their organization.

If you want access to more future-focused, actionable insights to help biopharmaceutical companies better execute and succeed in a constantly evolving environment, visit the Syneos Health Insights Hub. The perspectives you’ll find there are driven by dynamic research and crafted by subject matter experts focused on real answers to help guide decision-making and investment. You can find it all at insightshub.health.

Like what you’re hearing? Be sure to rate and review us!

We want to hear from you! If there’s a topic you’d like us to cover on a future episode, contact us at podcast@syneoshealth.com.