MyMA's Most Read - 2024

MyMA's Most Read - 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, let’s take a moment to reflect on the standout articles that captured the medical affairs community’s attention this year.

In a rapidly evolving industry, staying informed is key—and these top reads did more than just inform. They inspired, elevated leadership, and sharpened skills across the diverse roles within medical affairs.?

Dive into this curated collection of 2024’s most impactful articles and rediscover the insights that made a difference.


Measuring and Demonstrating the Value of Patient Engagement Across the Medicines Lifecycle: A Patient Engagement Impact Measurement Framework

By Pharmaceutical Medicine Journal from Springer Nature

As product launches increasingly center around the patient, meaningful patient engagement has become essential for embedding the authentic patient voice into research and regulatory decision-making. However, to achieve this consistently across the industry, it’s crucial to evaluate and effectively communicate the value of patient engagement to all stakeholders.

In a recent publication in Springer’s Pharmaceutical Medicine Journal, authors Beyza Klein, Eleanor Perfetto, Elisabeth Oehrlein, PhD, MS, Marc Boutin , Zoe Healey , and Nigel Breakwell and Trudie Lobban MBE FRCP, present a patient engagement impact measurement framework that medical affairs professionals should take note of.

Access the framework on MyMA Here.


Field Medical Impact Measurement: A Biopharma Consensus

By One MSL

The recently published article from the One Field Medical Excellence (One FME) group marks a groundbreaking moment in the biopharma industry. As the first unified output from this consortium of senior medical leaders across 30+ companies, the article showcases innovative and practical approaches to measuring Field Medical impact.

Addressing one of the most pressing challenges in the industry—the need for tangible, meaningful metrics—this work integrates perspectives from patients, external experts, and companies alike. Medical affairs professionals will find actionable insights to demonstrate value and elevate their strategic impact.

We are aware that creation of such an impactful reasource came at no east feat so wish to give thanks and credit to all involves (?Victoria Ho, Kate Bradford ,?Maja Beilmann-Schramm,?Phil Carter,?Andrew Dias,?Lorna Fergusson,?Lina Fusco,?Niki A. Georgiou, PhD,?Andreas Gerloff,?Simon Harris,?Andrew Hewitson,?Helen Kane,?Laurie Lowe,?Drew Macgregor,?Mark Macdonald,?Steve Medhurst, PhD,?Marc Van Melckenbeke,?Hetal Patel PharmD, MBA,?Jenny Quinn,?Emma Rankine,?Mark Rees-Saunders,?Peter Smith,?Jodi Tainton,?Georgina Tilley (PhD),?Leonardo Villalobos,?Amanda Wan,?Elaine Wilson,?Lis Br?sted Zimmermann?and?Rumi?(online collaboration and discussion platform).

Don’t miss this essential read to stay at the forefront of medical excellence!

Catch up on the article on MyMA Here.


95% of MSL Candidates Overlook This Trait—And Don’t Get Hired

By MSL Mastery

Landing an MSL role isn’t just about scientific expertise—it’s about authenticity.

In her career-amplifying article, Patrina Pellett, PhD , uncovers why 95% of MSL candidates miss out on the job: * Spoiler Alert * they fall into "robot mode," delivering rehearsed, uninspired answers that lack genuine personality.

Hiring managers are looking for more than technical brilliance; they want candidates who can build real connections and represent the company authentically.

If you’re preparing for an MSL interview, this article is a must-read.

Discover how to let your true self shine and stand out from the crowd—because authenticity could be the key to landing your dream role!

Access the Article from MyMA Here.


Rising Star: Medical Informations Strategic Transformation

By Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS)

From Digitization to focused customer-centricity and beyond...

In an era when regulatory approvals for new products are rapidly increasing and customers Medical Information (MI) is evolving to meet the skyrocketing demand for accurate, timely, and unbiased medical insights in an increasingly digital and AI-driven world. This article highlights the transformative role of MI, exploring its shift from a reactive function to a strategic driver of value across life sciences organizations.

Medical affairs professionals will gain insights into:

  • How MI is adapting to regulatory challenges and leveraging digital tools for improved HCP and patient support.
  • The untapped potential of MI’s vast customer data and its integration with generative AI for enhanced strategic impact.
  • The critical importance of MI in ensuring safe and informed use of medicines and devices while mitigating the risks of misinformation.

This is a must-read for those looking to understand MI’s growing influence and capitalize on its potential to advance both customer engagement and internal collaboration.

Principle authors: Karen Raines and Lee-Mei Pang

CONTRIBUTORS: Abha Pandya, PharmD, BCPS , Ainhoa del Romero, Clare J., Jürgen W.G. B., Michelle Bridenbaker, Patrick Reilly, Stacey Fung, Sudeep Mavila, Suzana Giffin, PharmD, Dhara Patel, PharmD, and?Stacey Soares.

Access the MAPS Article from MyMA Here.


Launch Excellence: Moments of Truth

By 60seconds.com

The first White paper in the 'Launch Excellence: Moments of Truth' series, in collaboration with pharmaphorum , 60seconds.com delve into the pre-launch phase with insights from industry leaders as they explore the crucial role of communication in enriching MSL team engagements with KOLs. Discover strategies to amplify the value of therapeutic products and forge connections with regulators, payors, physicians, and patients.

Learn from the experts as Catarina Santos, Cathrin Schaefer, Marc van Unen, and Duncan Trew share their invaluable perspectives on bridging scientific excellence with commercial strategy to drive impactful product launches.

Access the White Paper on MyMA Here.

Loved this White Paper as much as we did? Well you're in luck!

Freshly released: Moments of Truth – Voices from the Launch Arena

Part 2 in the series has just launched (pardon the pun)!

Launch is way more than a countdown and blast off.

This Moments of Truth whitepaper is powered by unprecedented levels of front-line industry experience and their voices provide unique insights into this critical and hyper-competitive sector of pharma.

With Many thanks to the incredible contributions from AREA 23 | An IPG Health Company, SOLVE(D) | An IPG Health Company, YuzuYello | an IPG Health Company, McCann Health Managed Markets | An IPG Health Company, NEON | An IPG Health Company, AREA 23 on Hudson | An IPG Health Company, Trio | An IPG Health Company, ProHealth | An IPG Health Company, IPG Health Medical Communications, Michael, Jack, Joshua, Laura, Mardene, Sommer, Ariel, Kathleen, Catarina Santos PhD, MBA , Marc van Unen, MSc (econ) DBA , Duncan Trew .

Access the unmissable part two HERE on MyMA.


What a Year 2024 Has Been!

And it’s only getting better—we can’t wait to see what 2025 has in store!

As the holidays approach, we hope you’ve discovered an article (or six) to add to your reading list.

Prefer to unwind differently? We’ve got you. Whether it’s diving into podcasts, exploring video content, or planning for an inspiring conference (or six!) in 2025, there’s something for everyone in the world of Medical Affairs.

Explore more at MyMedicalAffairs.com.


Season’s Greetings from Our Team to Yours!

That brings us to the final wrap-up, and newsletter of 2024 - It's been a blast!

As 2024 comes to a close, we want to express our heartfelt thanks to our incredible community for your support this year. It’s been a pleasure to grow and connect with you, and we’re looking forward to all the opportunities 2025 will bring.

Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a wonderful New Year!

- Steve Royle , Elyssa Peters and Katie O'Toole



Chris Wade

Strategic voice for excellence and innovation in Life Sciences customer engagement.

2 个月

What a year its been! Its been great seeing Medical Affairs rolling up its collective sleeves and showing why it's a key part of the difference between the also-rans and rockstar companies.

Patrina Pellett, PhD

AI for Medical Affairs | Training, Consulting & Tools to Elevate Your Impact

2 个月

So glad folks found our article useful and super proud to be alongside these other AMAZING articles. Thank you!

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