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Medical Affairs Leadership Essentials: Strategy, Influence & Professionalism

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Medical Affairs Leadership Essentials: Strategy, Influence & Professionalism

Unlock your potential in Medical Affairs 

If you're an aspiring or emerging leader ready to take the next step in your Medical Affairs career, this course is designed for you. Build the capabilities, strategic insight and professional confidence needed to lead effectively in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

Why enrol? 

Gain the skills to lead with clarity, influence, decision-making and strengthen your professional presence. This course equips developing leaders with foundational capabilities essential for navigating the complexities of today's Medical Affairs environment.

What will you gain?

This program empowers you to accelerate your growth as a Medical Affairs leader by helping you:
-Build strong, early-stage leadership skills
-Develop strategic thinking aligned with emerging healthcare trends
-Strengthen professionalism, integrity and decision-making
-Understand how to bridge the gap between scientific ability and organisational strategy 

By the end of the course, you will be better prepared to contribute meaningfully to organisational goals, collaborate across functions, and step confidently into roles with greater responsibility.

Your pathway to leadership starts here. 

Stay ahead in the dynamic world of Medical Affairs by developing capabilities grounded in evidence-based leadership, strategic acumen, and professional excellence.

Based on Domain 4 of the MAPA Working Group Competency Framework.

Enrol now and elevate your career in healthcare communication.   

Modules

  • Strategic Insights and Vision
  • Professional Integrity
  • Leadership Skills
  • Influencing
  • Relationship Building
  • Policy Impacts
  • Self-management and Continuous Learning Mindset
  • Understanding the Evolution of Medical Affairs

Learning outcomes

  • Upon completing the course, participants will be equipped to:
  • Describe the strategic role of MA within the company and the broader healthcare environment
  • Recognise the importance of professional integrity and ethical behaviour in the practice of MA 
  • Identify effective relationship-building and influencing skills required to engage with both internal and external stakeholders 
  • Reflect on your approach to personal development and building a continuous learning mindset 

 

Course delivery method

Online, on-demand learning. Participants may start at any time and complete the course at their own pace, within the specified course availability period.

Course pre-requisites

This course is targeted to:

  • Healthcare Professionals, Researchers and Academics transitioning to industry roles. 
  • Pharmaceutical, Medtech, Biotech, including:
    Aspiring Medical Affairs professionals
    Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs)
    Medical Advisors/Managers and related roles
    Pharmaceutical Sales Teams and other industry roles looking to broaden their understanding of Medical Affairs

Additional course information

Participants who engage with at least 75% of the course will be eligible to receive a Certificate of Completion. Engagement with the course includes working through the online learning materials and activities.
 
At the end of the formal teaching period, participants will be asked to self-declare that they have met this requirement. The declaration will be available to complete via the course page for up to three months after the teaching period ends.
 
Course completion is confirmed through the self-declaration and supported by learner engagement data where required.


Aligned with the MAPA Working Group   - Medical Affairs Competency Framework. 

Domain 1: Scientific and Technical Knowledge 
Domain 2: Evidence Generation 
Domain 3: Compliance and Ethics 
Domain 4: Leadership and Professionalism 
Domain 5: Communication and Collaboration 
Domain 6: Business Knowledge

If you're interested in the other courses, please click here.

For terms and conditions, please view here

 

 

Course fees
 Standard  $1700
 Alumni/Staff  Please contact [email protected]
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