Join Veeva MedTech at MAPS EMEA 2026

17 – 19 May, 2026 | Zurich, Switzerland

Interactive Workshop

Abstract

This session dives into a central question: should medical affairs move toward a more standardized model to enhance clarity, value, and impact—or does its current diversity reflect necessary adaptability to different business models and innovation cycles? In this 90-minute debate, expert panelists will present opposing viewpoints: one advocating for standardization and core focus, the other championing flexibility and expanded mandates.

Speakers
Kolja Boese – Sr. Director and Head of Global Medical Affairs, Smith+Nephew
Ramona Galantonu – Global Director Medical Strategy, Veeva MedTech

Abstract

This session dives into a central question: Should Medical Affairs in MedTech move toward a more standardized model to enhance clarity, value, and impact—or does its current diversity reflect necessary adaptability to different business models and innovation cycles? In this dynamic 90-minute debate, expert panelists will present opposing viewpoints: one advocating for standardization and core focus, the other championing flexibility and expanded mandates.

Speakers
Kerry Tomlin – Vice President, Clinical Research & Medical Affairs, Medtronic
Ramona Galantonu – Global Director Medical Strategy, Veeva MedTech

Abstract

Over the course of 90 minutes together, we’ll confront a hard, but necessary truth: AI adoption is not a technology problem; it’s a readiness problem.This is not a session about what AI can do. It’s a session about what it takes to make AI successful—at scale, with trust, and in service of driving reliable and sustainable impact. We’ll tackle the AI adoption challenge at its roots: operational and organizational readiness.

Attendees will return to their organizations with tools to assess their own readiness, close capability gaps, and design a practical plan to scale AI adoption and more importantly, sustain its success..

Speakers
Mary Sendi – US Medical Information and Content Creation Lead, Pfizer
Sandra Villatoro – Associate Director, Global Medical Communications, Contact Center Excellence, Astellas
Brett Balzer – VP, US Vault Medical Strategy, Veeva

Driving Medtech Innovation at MAPS EMEA 2026

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