x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Medical Affairs Unscripted

Lumanity Medical Affairs Consulting

In Medical Affairs Unscripted we explore a range of topics related to the strategic role of Medical Affairs from the perspective of industry experts. Through these conversations with our guests we will share first hand experience to provide the listener with insights and knowledge about the evolving role of Medical Affairs.

science life sciences

All Episodes

42:40

From First Patient Enrolled to First Script: Medical...

Medical Affairs Unscripted ·

2025/10/29

Medical Affairs isn't a downstream function—it's the throughline connecting science, story, and strategy from development through commercialization. This episode features Howard Rutman, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer at Xalud Therapeutics and Peg Crowley-Nowick, PhD, MBA discussing the critical role of early Medical Affairs engagement. Key topics include how early Medical Affairs involvement speeds patient enrollment and data generation, qualities to seek in the first Medical Affairs hire, the value

en

35:39

Podcast Bytes - Bridging Science and Strategy: The...

Medical Affairs Unscripted ·

2025/10/09

In this episode of Medical Affairs Unscripted, host Peg Crowley-Nowick talks with Shera Gruen, SVP of Strategy Consulting at Lumanity, about the power of collaboration between medical and commercial teams in pharma. Drawing on her 20 years of industry experience leading commercial teams, Shera shares lessons on aligning science with strategy, preparing for launch success, and managing uncertainty. From cross-functional teamwork to scenario planning and external partnerships, this conversation offers

en

50:35

The Intersection between New Product Planning and...

Medical Affairs Unscripted ·

2025/06/25

In this episode of Medical Affairs unscripted, Peg Crowley-Nowick, PhD, MBA, Senior Advisor, Medical Affairs Consulting at Lumanity, and Cathy Symonds, PhD, Program Lead and Head of New Product Planning at Arbor Biotechnologies, engage in an insightful discussion about the evolving role of new product planning and its intersection with Medical Affairs. Peg and Cathy explore the strategic importance of new product planning in the lifecycle of medical products, emphasizing how early commercial

en

44:43

Rare Insights: Navigating Medical Affairs in Rare...

Medical Affairs Unscripted ·

2025/05/27

In the latest episode of Medical Affairs unscripted, Peg Crowley-Nowick, PhD and Senior Advisor, Medical Affairs Consulting at Lumanity, engages in a compelling conversation with Eva Gallagher, PhD, CNMAP, VP, Head of Medical Affairs at Agios Pharmaceuticals. They explore the strategic role of Medical Affairs in the rare disease space, discussing best practices for building effective teams, engaging diverse stakeholders, and leveraging digital tools for education. Eva’s journey and success in the

en

30:33

Podcast Bytes - From Tweets to Trends: Leveraging...

Medical Affairs Unscripted ·

2025/04/18

In this episode of Medical Affairs unscripted, Peg Crowley-Nowick, PhD, MBA, President of Medical Affairs Consulting at Lumanity, discusses the critical role of social media listening in healthcare with Jamie Doggett, Associate Director of Social Media Insights and Analytics at Lumanity. They explore the insights obtained from Jamie's whitepaper, Transforming Scientific Conversations: Adapting to a New Era of Healthcare Social Media. Jamie highlights how unprompted online conversations among

en

45:13

Realizing Value through Effective Medical Affairs...

Medical Affairs Unscripted ·

2025/03/27

Join Peg Crowley-Nowick, PhD, MBA, President of Medical Affairs Consulting at Lumanity, in this episode of Medical Affairs Unscripted as she engages with Keith Poole, Executive Director and Head of Medical Excellence & Impact Enhancement at Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. They delve into the critical role of Medical Operations in fostering a high-performance culture within organizations. The discussion covers the strategic collaboration between medical operations teams and Medical Directors,

en

43:51

Creating Synergies by Integrating Across Medical...

Medical Affairs Unscripted ·

2025/03/06

In this episode of Medical Affairs Unscripted, Peg Crowley-Nowick, PhD, MBA, President of Medical Affairs Consulting at Lumanity, speaks with Caroline Ojaimi, PhD, Head of Global Scientific Communications, Congresses, and External Engagement at Takeda Oncology. Dr. Ojaimi shares her passion for Medical Affairs and provides insights into strategically redesigning organizational structures to enhance agility, efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration. Their discussion covers the importance of

en

25:09

Podcast Bytes - Use of GenAI in Medical Publications...

Medical Affairs Unscripted ·

2025/02/24

In this Medical Affairs unscripted Podcast Byte, Peg Crowley-Nowick, PhD, MBA, President of Medical Affairs Consulting at Lumanity, discusses the recently released insights report: Expert Perspectives on the Use of Generative AI in Medical Publication with her colleague, Tim Becker, PharmD, RPh, EVP, Creative Scientific Solutions at Lumanity. Their discussion sheds light on the safe and proper use of Generative AI in medical publications, addressing key concerns such as hallucinations, data

en

42:20

Establishing Strategic Connections to Accelerate...

Medical Affairs Unscripted ·

2025/01/31

In this episode of Medical Affairs Unscripted, Peg Crowley-Nowick, PhD, MBA, President of Medical Affairs Consulting at Lumanity, engages in an enlightening discussion with Smitha Sivaraman, PhD, MBA, Vice President of Medical Affairs at Verastem Oncology. Their discussion highlights the growing trend of integrating Medical Affairs into the Clinical Development process, and how this integration can streamline development when executed properly. Dr. Sivaraman shares her insights on the expectations

en

47:01

Insights for Building a Rockstar MSL Team with Cathy...

Medical Affairs Unscripted ·

2024/11/27

In this episode of Medical Affairs Unscripted, Peg Crowley-Nowick, PhD, MBA, President of Medical Affairs Consulting at Lumanity, welcomes Cathy Andorfer, PhD, the national Director of Field Medical for Tourmaline Bio, and author of "The Art of Excellence: Build a Rockstar Career as a Medical Science Liaison and Beyond." Their conversation explores the vital role of medical affairs, emphasizing the importance of strategic vision, continuous learning, and effective communication within the team

en

39:25

Generative AI Unleashed: Revolutionizing Innovation...

Medical Affairs Unscripted ·

2024/07/23

In this episode of Medical Affairs Unscripted, Peg Crowley-Nowick, PhD, MBA, President of Medical Affairs Consulting at Lumanity, welcomes Jane Carroll, MS, BSN, Vice President of Global Strategy and Operations at Moderna. They discuss the evolving role of medical affairs and the impact of generative AI, specifically ChatGPT, on the field. Jane shares her experiences leveraging AI as a copilot to enhance efficiency and innovation in medical affairs. They delve into the potential of AI to speed up

en

08:36

Podcast Bytes - The Digital Transformation of Medical...

Medical Affairs Unscripted ·

2024/05/28

Medical Affairs is going through a digital transformation. What this means, what it will look like, and what value it will bring to pharmaceutical and biotech companies is still unknown. In this third episode of our short form podcast series, we discuss this topic with Dan Hennessy, PhD. As the Vice President of Medical Affairs at Merus N.V., he has a wealth of Medical Affairs experience and insights. This conversation brings us further along in trying to understand the changes that are coming

en

45:32

The Value of Medical Affairs – Strategic Thinking and...

Medical Affairs Unscripted ·

2024/04/30

In this episode of Medical Affairs Unscripted, Peg Crowley-Nowick, PhD, MBA, President of Medical Affairs Consulting at Lumanity, and Jodi Smith, PhD, the Global Medical Strategy Lead in Thoracic Oncology at Pfizer, discuss the value of Medical Affairs. While they agree that there’s a cost associated with bringing Medical Affairs into the early development of a drug, they see a clear and measurable benefit, from accelerated enrollment to having a solid foundation for commercialization. Through

en

41:33

Excellence in Leadership – International Women’s Day...

Medical Affairs Unscripted ·

2024/03/08

Curiosity, empathy, authenticity, strength. Good leaders express many key characteristics and come in all shapes and sizes. In this special International Women’s Day episode of Medical Affairs Unscripted, Peg Crowley-Nowick, PhD, MBA, President of Medical Affairs Consulting at Lumanity, Aree Cheshire, PhD, VP of Client Strategy in UK Communications at Lumanity, and Amber Gilbert, MBA, Global Practice Lead for Value, Access & Outcomes at Lumanity, meet to discuss excellence in leadership. During

en

34:20

The Patient Impact in Drug Development and Value...

Medical Affairs Unscripted ·

2024/02/29

Now, more than ever, the patient voice is being heard by the pharmaceutical industry. In this episode, Peg Crowley-Nowick, PhD, MBA, President of Medical Affairs Consulting at Lumanity, and Len Lichtenfeld, MD, MACP meet to discuss the ways patients are providing advisement in drug development and valuation. After hearing about Len’s extensive experience, they delve into the new regulatory changes coming to pharma and biotech that will require the patient experience to be taken into consideration

en

36:55

The Role of the MSL in Clinical Trial Enrollment with...

Medical Affairs Unscripted ·

2024/02/01

Having a clinical trial that is properly supported and engaged is no easy feat, but accomplishing this can greatly improve the success of your asset. In this episode, Peg Crowley-Nowick, PhD, MBA, President of Medical Affairs Consulting at Lumanity, and Dan Hennessy PhD, Vice President of Medical Affairs at Merus N.V., meet for a second time to discuss MSL and stakeholder engagement. They delve more specifically into the key role that Medical Affairs plays in accelerating and improving clinical

en

10:17

Podcast Bytes - The Digital Transformation of Medical...

Medical Affairs Unscripted ·

2023/11/16

Medical Affairs is going through a digital transformation. What this means, what it will look like, and what value it will bring to pharmaceutical and biotech companies is still unknown. In this third episode of our short form podcast series, we discuss this topic with Christian Dimaano, PhD, MPH. As the VP, Head of Medical Affairs at Kinnate Biopharma, he has a wealth of Medical Affairs experience and insights. This conversation brings us further along in trying to understand the changes that

en

38:21

Untapped Potential of Social Media Listening in...

Medical Affairs Unscripted ·

2023/10/27

Social media listening is an area with great untapped potential in the pharmaceutical industry. In this episode, Peg Crowley-Nowick, PhD, MBA, President of Medical Affairs Consulting at Lumanity, and Damian Eade, Managing Director, Social Analytics, Insight at Lumanity, discuss how a Medical Affairs team approaches social media listening differently than a commercial team. They review the differences between traditional key opinion leaders and digital thought leaders as well as discuss the impact

en

41:55

Building US, EU, & Asia PAC Field Medical Teams...

Medical Affairs Unscripted ·

2023/09/28

A thoughtfully and carefully built Medical Affairs team, and in particular, a Field Medical team can enhance study enrollment and serve as a foundation for future commercialization. In this episode, Peg and Christian Dimaano, PhD, MPH, VP, Head of Medical Affairs at Kinnate Biopharma, discuss the differences between building a Medical Affairs team in the US compared to building teams in the EU or Asia PAC, and the ideal timing for bringing field medical onboard. They review the pros and cons of

en

47:46

Learning and Development to Propel an Organization...

Medical Affairs Unscripted ·

2023/08/31

An effective learning and development program can be transformative for a Medical Affairs organization. In this discussion, Peg, Adeola Davis, PHD, MPA, Director of Learning Development at Arcadia Pharmaceuticals, and Mary Winkles, PharmD, Global Director, Medical Affairs Training and Capability at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, break down what it takes to build a successful learning and development program and how to measure its success. They highlight when organizations should build a learning and

en

41 results

Similar Podcasts

Classic Radio Science Fiction

solgoodmedia.com

Mission to Mars

Inception Point Ai

The 365 Days of Astronomy

365DaysOfAstronomy.org

Creek Devil

william Jevning

UFO Chronicles Podcast

Nik Hunter