Mastering Team Leadership

A Comprehensive Guide for Medical Affairs Professionals in the Pharmaceutical Industry

What you'll learn

Understand the Unique Landscape of Medical Affairs

Master the Art of Leadership and Management

Build and Sustain a Cohesive Team

Communicate Effectively and Resolve Conflicts

Set Achievable Objectives and Conduct Meaningful Performance Reviews

Navigate Regulatory Compliance

Leverage Technology for Enhanced Team Management

Requirements

No requirements

Description

Welcome to "Mastering Team Leadership: A Comprehensive Guide for Medical Affairs Professionals"Hello and welcome to this transformative journey! If you're a team leader in the field of Medical Affairs, or aspiring to become one, you're in the right place. This course is designed to equip you with the essential skills, strategies, and insights to effectively manage and lead your team of field medical colleagues.Why This Course MattersIn the complex and fast-paced world of healthcare and pharmaceuticals, Medical Affairs plays a pivotal role. It serves as the bridge between the scientific community and the business world, ensuring that medical innovations are effectively communicated and applied. As a team leader in this critical sector, your role goes beyond administrative tasks; you are the catalyst for change, the motivator for excellence, and the guardian of ethical practices.Course OutlineIntroductionWelcome and OverviewBriefly introduce the course and its objectives.Example: Understand why effective team leadership is crucial in Medical Affairs.S1: The Role of a Team Leader in Medical AffairsS1 L1: Understanding Medical AffairsDiscuss the unique challenges and opportunities in Medical Affairs.Example: Balancing scientific rigor with business objectives.S1 L2: Leadership vs ManagementDifferentiate between being a leader and a manager.Example: How leadership goes beyond administrative tasks to inspire the team.S2: Building a Cohesive TeamS2 L1: Recruitment and OnboardingBest practices for hiring and integrating new team members.Example: Crafting job descriptions that attract the right talent.S2 L2: Team DynamicsExplore the psychology of team dynamics.Example: The impact of personality types on team cohesion.S3: Communication SkillsS3 L1: Effective CommunicationTechniques for clear and effective communication.Example: The importance of active listening in team meetings.S3 L2: Conflict ResolutionStrategies for resolving conflicts within the team.Example: A case study on resolving inter-departmental conflicts.S4: Performance ManagementS4 L1: Setting ObjectivesHow to set achievable yet challenging objectives for your team.Example: Using SMART goals in Medical Affairs.S4 L2: Performance ReviewsConducting meaningful performance evaluations.Example: Implementing 360-degree feedback in your team.S5: Navigating Regulatory ComplianceS5 L1: Understanding RegulationsAn overview of key regulations affecting Medical Affairs.Example: How GDPR impacts data management.S5 L2: Ensuring ComplianceSteps to ensure your team is compliant with industry regulations.Example: Creating a compliance checklist for field medical colleagues.S6: Leveraging TechnologyS6 L1: Digital ToolsIntroduction to tools that can facilitate team management.Example: Using project management software like Asana.S6 L2: Data-Driven DecisionsHow to use data analytics in decision-making.Example: Analyzing KPIs to assess team performance.ConclusionCourse Recap and Next StepsSummarize key takeaways and encourage ongoing learning.Example: Creating a 30-day action plan for immediate implementation.Additional ResourcesRecommended books, articles, and online resources for further learning.

Overview

Section 1: S1: Medical Leadership in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Lecture 1 S1 L1 Introduction

Lecture 2 S1 L2: Your Role as a Team Leader: The landscape of Team Leadership

Lecture 3 S1 L3 Roles and Responsibilities of Field Medical Team Leaders

Section 2: S2: Scientific Acumen

Lecture 4 S2 L1: Scientific Acumen for Medical Affairs in Pharmaceutical Industry

Lecture 5 S2 L2: Data Driven Decision Making (DDDM) in Medical Affairs

Lecture 6 S2 L3: Critical Appraisal & Academic Writing

Section 3: S3: Ethical Considerations and Compliance

Lecture 7 S3 L1: Ethical Considerations for Medical Affairs in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Lecture 8 S3 L2: Role Medical Team Leader and 10 Common Mistakes to Avoid

Lecture 9 S3 L3: General Ethical Considerations for Medical Team Leaders (IMP)

Lecture 10 S3 L4: Trust Based Partnership between Legal, Compliance and Medical Affairs

Section 4: S4: Building a Cohesive Team in Medical Affairs

Lecture 11 S4 L1: The Art of Hiring MSLs

Lecture 12 S4 L2: Team Dynamics

Lecture 13 S4 L3: Building a Cohesive Team

Section 5: S5: Effective Communication

Lecture 14 S5 L1: Effective Communication for Medical Affairs

Lecture 15 S5 L2: Conflict Resolution

Lecture 16 S5 L3: Medical-Marketing Communication and Collaboration

Lecture 17 S5 L4: Feedback Flourish: Cultivating a Culture of Constructive Criticism

Lecture 18 S5 L5: Change Management for Medical Leaders in the pharmaceutical industry

Section 6: S6: Strategic Thinking and Planning for Medical Affairs

Lecture 19 S6 L1: Introduction to Strategic Thinking

Lecture 20 S6 L2: Strategic Thinking and Planning for Medical Affairs

Section 7: S7: Performance Management of Field Medical Teams

Lecture 21 S7 L1: Setting SMART Goals for your Team

Lecture 22 S7 L2: The Art of Setting Metrics and KPIs by Team Leaders

Lecture 23 S7 L3: Setting Metrics and KPIs in Medical Affairs

Lecture 24 S7 L4: The 360-Degree Feedback and Other Aspects of Performance Management

Lecture 25 S7 L5 Warning Signs of Low-performance

Lecture 26 S6 L6: Recognizing the Team's Achievements

Section 8: Conclusion and Final Practical Exams

Lecture 27 S8 L1: The Cardinal Signs of Success for a Medical Organization

Lecture 28 S8 L2: Next Steps

Current team leaders in Medical Affairs who wish to enhance their leadership skills.,Aspiring leaders in the field who want to prepare for leadership roles.,Field medical colleagues who want to understand what effective leadership looks like.