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The ongoing evolution of Medical Affairs

In the latest episode of Impetus Digital’s Fireside Chat series, Natalie Yeadon, Co-Founder and CEO of Impetus Digital talks to Eddie Power, Vice President of North America Medical Affairs, Hospital Business at Pfizer.They discuss a range of topics, including the effects of COVID-19 on the way Medical Affairs teams work and interact with the healthcare community. They also delve into the concept of ‘systems thinking’ and how this line of thinking can be applied within Medical Affairs and Pharma as a whole. Further, Eddie gives his thoughts on the role of technology in applying systems thinking, including barriers such as concerns about data privacy and bioethics. Other topics explored include innovative concepts such as in silico trials, AI and machine learning, and blockchain.


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