BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PM Society - ECPv6.15.13.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://pmsociety.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for PM Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T075817 CREATED:20250616T103039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T080857Z UID:10007398-1774008000-1774036800@pmsociety.org.uk SUMMARY:PM Awards 2026 DESCRIPTION:To purchase tickets for this event please email contact@pmsociety.org.uk\n  \nWhy you should not miss the PM Awards 2026 – 20th March 2026! \n  \nIt’s the 40th year of the PM Awards. Therefore\, it is a must attend event. \n  \nThere are so many reasons why you need to secure your tickets for you and your team to the 40th anniversary of the PM Awards. \n  \n\nTake a look back at the best campaigns from the last four decades\, as voted for by you\, in our 1985-2025 timeline.\nThis year you will be greeted with a display of events and the best marketing campaigns over the last four decades\nEnjoy ‘Hot Piece of Brass’ electrifying powerhouse entertainment\, both before lunch and after the show. You won’t want to miss this!\nTroy Hawke\, will be gracing the awards this year with his unlikely charm and razzle-dazzle!\nVisit our art gallery in aid of You Okay\, Doc?\, our charity partner – a dedicated gallery space filled with 40 works of art created by our participating agencies\, to showcase their positive work.\nNetwork and discuss the year with your team members and guests.\nReview the best creative work from the last year in our Finalist Showcase; a real highlight of the afternoon to deliberate over and inspire future projects.\nThis is a must attend area for you\, your team and your clients\n\n  \nApproximate timings \n12:00 – Doors Open and Reception \n13:30 – Lunch and Awards Ceremony \n17:00 – Networking \n20:00 – Carriages  \nDress Code: Dress to Celebrate \nEarlybird ticket deadline has now passed \n\n\n\nAll prices are exclusive of VAT\nIndividual Ticket\nTable of 10\n\n\nPM Society Member\n£479.00\n£4\,540.00\n\n\nNon-member\n£499.00\n£4\,990.00\n\n\n\nTo purchase tickets for this event please email contact@pmsociety.org.uk URL:https://pmsociety.org.uk/event/pm-awards-2026/ LOCATION:JW Marriott Grosvenor House\, 86-90 Park Lane\, London\, W1K 7TN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Awards,Industry Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pmsociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PMA40-Web-Banner-Red.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lorna Milner":MAILTO:lorna@pmsociety.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T075817 CREATED:20250916T094503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T115914Z UID:10007399-1771419600-1771437600@pmsociety.org.uk SUMMARY:A Career in Healthcare Communications - Careers Event DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in the pharmaceutical and healthcare communications industry?\nAre you curious to find out more about the breadth of roles involved? \nWe are delighted to confirm that our seventh Careers event will take place on the 18th February 2026 at the Royal Society of Medicine in London. \nOnce again\, we will bring together industry experts from pharmaceutical companies and agencies to advise on career opportunities in pharmaceutical and healthcare communications\, with an introduction to a broad range of jobs to help you identify the roles that best match your talents and interests. \nThe event will be held in London at the Royal Society of Medicine between 1pm and 6pm. After arrival and networking with exhibitors and talent acquisition teams\, there will the option to attend presentations and Q&As from experienced individuals from the industry until the auditorium reaches capacity\, and an opportunity throughout the whole day to have direct conversations with people representing the full breadth of roles involved in healthcare communications. \nWe do hope you can join us for this popular annual event to see how your skills and interests could add value to this vital and constantly evolving industry. \nA Career in Healthcare Communications aims to raise awareness and promote the fantastic career opportunities within healthcare communications-whether you are at the start of your career or an experienced professional looking to transition into the sector. \nREGISTRATIONS NOW FULL – please email contact@pmsociety.org.uk if you wish to be informed of future events. \n  URL:https://pmsociety.org.uk/event/career-in-healthcare-communications-careers-event/ LOCATION:Royal Society Medicine\, 1 Wimpole Street\, London\, W1G 0AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Careers,Industry Events,Networking ORGANIZER;CN="PM Society":MAILTO:contact@pmsociety.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250912 DTSTAMP:20260407T075817 CREATED:20241017T080915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T124945Z UID:10007301-1757548800-1757635199@pmsociety.org.uk SUMMARY:The PMi Awards DESCRIPTION:The PMi Awards ceremony is now SOLD OUT!\nPlease email contact@pmsociety.org.uk if you would like to be added to the waiting list.\n\nThe Pharmaceutical Marketing Impact and Innovation (PMi) Awards focus on celebrating impact and innovation in pharmaceutical marketing and healthcare communications. \nFormerly the PM Society Digital Awards\, after 15 years\, this successful event has evolved its name in recognition that the ‘digital’ is ubiquitous. \nDate: Thursday 11th September \nThe Brewery\, 52 Chiswell St\, London EC1Y 4SA \nTimings (approx): \n17.30 – Drinks reception (King George) \n19:00 – Dinner (Porter Tun) \n21.00 – Awards presentation (Porter Tun) \n22.00 – Music and Networking (King George) \n01.00 – Carriages \nDress code: Dress to impress \nIncluded in your ticket \n\n3 Course meal with ½ bottle of wine\nTop quality host\nAccess to the online guest list 24 hours in advance\nNetworking opportunity pre and post ceremony.\nChance to view all finalist work in the digital exhibition.\n\nFor the first time\, we have introduced early bird ticket prices to ensure you can secure your spot early for the event on Thursday 11th September. Early bird tickets are on sale until Friday 4th July 2025. \n\n\n\nTicket prices\nEarly Bird – Member\nEarly Bird – Non-Member\nMember\nNon-Member\n\n\nIndividual Ticket\n£405.00\n£425.00\n£425.00\n£450.00\n\n\nTable of 10\n£3\,950.00\n£4\,050.00\n£4\,050.00\n£4\,300.00 URL:https://pmsociety.org.uk/event/pm-society-pmi-awards-2025/ LOCATION:The Brewery\, 52 Chiswell Street\, London\, EC1Y 4SA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Awards,Industry Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pmsociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/PMi-Launch-Web-Banner-Doceree2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T075817 CREATED:20250509T085744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T132906Z UID:10007394-1748962800-1748977200@pmsociety.org.uk SUMMARY:Not Just another industry summit – Has the pharma-agency partnership reached a critical inflection point? DESCRIPTION:On 3rd June 2025 the PM Society is gathering senior industry and agency leaders together at the Royal Society of Medicine to better understand the challenges of industry and agency to ensure we continue to put strategic rigour at the heart of the pharmaceutical industry’s success. \nInsights from the 2024 round table discussions led by our industry-agency relationships interest group confirmed a shared determination across the sector to evolve business models in a way that drives greater impact for both shareholders and patients. \nAs pipelines expand and economic pressures intensify\, the challenge is no longer innovation alone – it’s ensuring commercial viability and relevance in increasingly complex\, global markets. \nThe purpose of our closed-door summit is to bring together senior leaders that can facilitate change. It will provide a rare opportunity for candid conversation among peers facing similar strategic challenges. The intimate format ensures meaningful dialogue rather than superficial networking\, with discussions held under Chatham House Rules to encourage open and honest exchange. \nThis is an invitation only event\, but if you want to register your interest in attending or being involved in the interest group going forwards\, please email Rachel. URL:https://pmsociety.org.uk/event/not-just-another-industry-summit-has-the-pharma-agency-partnership-reached-a-critical-inflection-point/ LOCATION:Royal Society Medicine\, 1 Wimpole Street\, London\, W1G 0AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pmsociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PMS-Summit-Banner-Image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PM Society":MAILTO:contact@pmsociety.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250314T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250314T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T075817 CREATED:20240903T141851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T123311Z UID:10007289-1741953600-1741982400@pmsociety.org.uk SUMMARY:PM Society Awards 2025 DESCRIPTION:The PM Society Awards has been running for 39 years\, an event in the pharma marketing and healthcare agency calendar that showcases the best creative work our industry has to offer and an opportunity for networking and celebration. It is the longest running and largest awards event in the industry calendar\, taking place annually in March at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel in London and attracting around 950 guests. \nEnjoy all the benefits of this iconic annual industry event: \n\nJoin over 950 guests from pharma\, agencies\, healthcare charities and more\nAn exciting exhibition gallery to view the best creative work\nThree course banquet in the glamorous Great Room\nNew chillout zone for networking\nDancing til 8pm\nTop comedy host and entertainment\n\nApproximate timings \n12:15 – Doors Open and Reception \n13:15 – Lunch and Awards Ceremony \n17:00 – Networking \n20:00 – Carriages (or continue networking in the Red Bar!) \nDress Code: Semi Formal \nPrices \nMember prices available for all paid members of the PM Society and their guests. \nMember table of 10 – £4450 \nMember ticket (individual)  – £470 \nNon member table of 10 – £4950 \nNon member ticket (individual) – £495 \nTo check your membership status\, please email elizabeth@pmsociety.org.uk URL:https://pmsociety.org.uk/event/pm-society-awards-2025/ LOCATION:JW Marriott Grosvenor House\, 86-90 Park Lane\, London\, W1K 7TN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Awards,Industry Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pmsociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/PM-Society-Awards-2025-Website-header-SponsorFeb-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lorna Milner":MAILTO:lorna@pmsociety.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250306 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250307 DTSTAMP:20260407T075817 CREATED:20241017T101542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T123046Z UID:10007302-1741219200-1741305599@pmsociety.org.uk SUMMARY:Pf Awards DESCRIPTION:The Pf Awards is celebrating 25 years of pharma’s top performers this March. The industry has changed immeasurably since the first Pf Award winners collected their trophies in 2000. To reflect this changing environment\, there are two new categories for 2025 – Key Account Manager and Trailblazer in Innovation.\nThe annual Pf Awards honour outstanding achievements in the pharmaceutical industry\, a trusted benchmark of pharma’s top performers. \nThe Pf Awards are free to enter delivering a cross-industry awards programme which recognises the hard work and dedication of those working in all areas of pharma. \nView the categories | Enter now \nCandidates undertake a rigorous but rewarding assessment day designed to challenge them to ensure excellence from our candidates. Independent judges comprising clinicians and ex-industry professionals uphold the highest standards of assessment.\nThe Pf Awards Ceremony brings everyone together for an evening of recognition and celebration. \nDates for your diary\n• Deadline for entries – Monday 10th January 2025\n• Finalists announced – W/C 27th January 2025\n• Pf Awards virtual assessment day – 27th February 2025\n• Pf Awards ceremony – 6th March 2025 URL:https://pmsociety.org.uk/event/pf-awards/ CATEGORIES:Awards,Awards END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T075817 CREATED:20240306T160155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T191940Z UID:10007237-1740574800-1740592800@pmsociety.org.uk SUMMARY:Career in Healthcare Communications - Careers Event DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in the healthcare and pharmaceutical communication industry?\nAre you curious to find out more about the industry and the breadth of roles involved in it? \nWe are delighted to confirm that our sixth Careers Conference will take place on the 26th February 2025 at the Royal Society of Medicine. \nOnce again\, we will bring industry experts from pharmaceutical companies and agencies together to advise on career opportunities in pharmaceutical and healthcare communications\, with an introduction to a broad range of jobs to help you identify the roles that best match your talents and interests. \nThe event will be held in London at the Royal Society of Medicine between 1pm and 6pm. After arrival and networking with exhibitors and talent acquisition teams\, there will the option to attend presentations and Q&As from experienced individuals from the industry until the auditorium reaches capacity\, and an opportunity throughout the whole day to have direct conversations with people representing the full breadth of roles involved in healthcare communication. \nWe do hope you can join us for our popular event to see how your skills and interests could add value to this vital and constantly evolving industry. \nCareers in healthcare communications aims to raise awareness and promote the fantastic career opportunities within healthcare communications-whether you are at the start of your career or an experienced professional looking to transition into the sector. \n  \n\n  \nThere are slots available to sponsor the Careers event. If you would like to take one of these opportunities\, get in touch alexandra.moore@pmsociety.org.uk to find out more.\n  \nConfirmed exhibitors: \n \n  \nWe wish to thank NetworkPharma for their help and assistance in promoting the A Career in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Communications. For more information about the FirstMedCommsJob service from NetworkPharma\, please click here. \n \n  \n  \nThis event is now FULL!\nIf you’d like to be added to the wait list for this event in case a space becomes available\, please email alexandra.moore@pmsociety.org.uk URL:https://pmsociety.org.uk/event/pm-society-careers-event-a-career-in-pharmaceutical-and-healthcare-communications-3/ LOCATION:Royal Society Medicine\, 1 Wimpole Street\, London\, W1G 0AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Careers,Industry Events,Networking ORGANIZER;CN="PM Society":MAILTO:contact@pmsociety.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240913 DTSTAMP:20260407T075817 CREATED:20240207T145718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T132807Z UID:10007236-1726099200-1726185599@pmsociety.org.uk SUMMARY:PM Society Digital Awards 2024 DESCRIPTION:The PM Society Digital Awards celebrates the best in digital communications within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. \nDate: Thursday 12th September \nThe Brewery\, 52 Chiswell St\, London EC1Y 4SA \nTimings: \n17.30 – Drinks reception (King George) \n19:00 – Dinner (Porter Tun) \n21.00 – Awards presentation (Porter Tun) \n22.00 – Music and Networking \n01.00 – Carriages \nDress code: Dress to impress \nIncluded in your ticket \n\n3 Course meal with ½ bottle of wine\nTop quality host\nAccess to the online guest list 24 hours in advance\nNetworking opportunity pre and post ceremony.\nChance to view all finalist work in the digital exhibition.\n\nThe PM Society Digital Awards is now SOLD OUT! \nFor any last-minute requests/enquiries please contact Fay@PMSociety.org.uk to be added to the waiting list. URL:https://pmsociety.org.uk/event/pm-society-digital-awards-2024/ LOCATION:The Brewery\, 52 Chiswell Street\, London\, EC1Y 4SA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Awards,Industry Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pmsociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Website-header-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240530T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240609T110000 DTSTAMP:20260407T075817 CREATED:20210224T161633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210507T095045Z UID:10005384-1717059600-1717930800@pmsociety.org.uk SUMMARY:Medical Affairs Excellence DESCRIPTION:Are you in an increasingly challenging Medical Affairs role?  Are you relatively new to Medical Affairs and working hard to deliver impact and value in your new role? If yes then this series of five short\, sharp modular interactive training delivered over Zoom is developed specifically for you to enable you to deep dive into some very practical key ‘must know’ topics including skills\, capabilities and experiences that you will be able to use and apply immediately. \n \n  \nThe role of medical is moving at pace from one of support to one of leadership. The module topics have been specifically chosen based on recommendations from senior medics with extensive pharmaceutical industry experience. \nThe experiential training offers a safe space within the group for Medical Affairs professionals from pharma and biotech companies to learn together.  It is supported by content and publications on the role of the Medical team in industry articles\, publications and with the latest business models and thinking and facilitated by expert Uptake Strategies’ facilitators \n  \nModule 1 overview – Strategy development (11th May) \n\nWhat is strategy development and why is it important for the Medical Affairs function?\n\n\n\n\nReview what strategy and strategic thinking are and why they are important to the medical function.\nExplore why strategic thinking is a unique differentiator for the medical affairs function.\nUnderstand the importance of strategy for medical and how to develop and communicate them.\n\n\n\n  \nModule 2 overview – Insight and leadership (13th May) \n\nInsight generation and the leadership role of Medical Affairs\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the difference between data/information and insights.\nUnderstand how to develop insights that matter and share them with impact both externally and within the organisation e.g.\, to shape the Brand or R & D strategy to improve outcomes for patients.\nIdentify what are the priority areas to explore using a patient journey map and aligned to brand strategy.\n\n\n\n  \nModule 3 overview – Shaping the Brand Plan (17th May) \n1. The role of Medical Affairs in shaping the Brand Plan \n\n\n\nReview the annual Brand Planning cycle that exists across the Pharmaceutical industry at global and local levels.\nDemystify jargon\, myths and watchouts.\nReinforce how the medical team adds value at multiple points along the Brand Planning journey including strengthening the competitive situation through evidence generation and pulling in HCP\, Payer and Patient insights.\nHow to develop the Medical plan as part of the Brand plan.\n\n\n\n  \nModule 4 overview – Multichannel Medical (19th May) \n\nBuilding a tactical multichannel Medical Affairs Plan\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the range of tactics available in a medical affairs plan across digital\, hybrid and face to face channels\nCreate HCP and patient-centric medical engagement tactics aligned to clear objectives and brand priorities\nDefine the key steps to implement a medically led project working with key external and internal stakeholders\n\n\n\n  \nModule 5 – Stakeholder engagement (21st May) \n\nEngaging with stakeholders and the power of networks\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the critical role that medical play in engaging externally to share scientific information.\nCover practical topics from a medical perspective to understand what a KOL is and how to develop/execute an engagement plan of relevance linking to the Brand Plan.\nActivate thinking about both the importance and the requirement to internally network to engage multiple functions for Brand and personal development.\n\n\n\n  \nUptake Strategies – course authors and facilitators\n   Uptake Strategies is a specialist healthcare consultancy offering award-winning\, industry leading planning\, capability and launch expertise to global healthcare companies and their cross-functional teams.  With a team of trusted\, seasoned professionals and proven industry experience\, we have practical expertise delivering custom-made solutions to drive medical and commercial performance making us uniquely placed to share our insight and experience to strengthen your Medical Team capability. URL:https://pmsociety.org.uk/event/medical-affairs-excellence/2024-05-30/ LOCATION:Virtual event CATEGORIES:Pharmaceutical Marketing Workshops (archive),Prime Training (archive) ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandra Hankinson":MAILTO:alexandra@pmsociety.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240530T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240609T110000 DTSTAMP:20260407T075817 CREATED:20201105T155834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T164503Z UID:10006258-1717059600-1717930800@pmsociety.org.uk SUMMARY:Medical Affairs Excellence DESCRIPTION:Are you in an increasingly challenging Medical Affairs role?  Are you relatively new to Medical Affairs and working hard to deliver impact and value in your new role? If yes then this series of five short\, sharp modular interactive training delivered over Zoom is developed specifically for you to enable you to deep dive into some very practical key ‘must know’ topics including skills\, capabilities and experiences that you will be able to use and apply immediately. \n \n  \nThe role of medical is moving at pace from one of support to one of leadership. The module topics have been specifically chosen based on recommendations from senior medics with extensive pharmaceutical industry experience. \nThe experiential training offers a safe space within the group for Medical Affairs professionals from pharma and biotech companies to learn together.  It is supported by content and publications on the role of the Medical team in industry articles\, publications and with the latest business models and thinking and facilitated by expert Uptake Strategies’ facilitators \n  \nModule 1 overview – Strategy development (23rd February) \n\nWhat is strategy development and why is it important for the Medical Affairs function?\n\n\n\n\nReview what strategy and strategic thinking are and why they are important to the medical function.\nExplore why strategic thinking is a unique differentiator for the medical affairs function.\nUnderstand the importance of strategy for medical and how to develop and communicate them.\n\n\n\n  \nModule 2 overview – Insight and leadership (25th February) \n\nInsight generation and the leadership role of Medical Affairs\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the difference between data/information and insights.\nUnderstand how to develop insights that matter and share them with impact both externally and within the organisation e.g.\, to shape the Brand or R & D strategy to improve outcomes for patients.\nIdentify what are the priority areas to explore using a patient journey map and aligned to brand strategy.\n\n\n\n  \nModule 3 overview – Shaping the Brand Plan (1st March) \n1. The role of Medical Affairs in shaping the Brand Plan \n\n\n\nReview the annual Brand Planning cycle that exists across the Pharmaceutical industry at global and local levels.\nDemystify jargon\, myths and watchouts.\nReinforce how the medical team adds value at multiple points along the Brand Planning journey including strengthening the competitive situation through evidence generation and pulling in HCP\, Payer and Patient insights.\nHow to develop the Medical plan as part of the Brand plan.\n\n\n\n  \nModule 4 overview – Multichannel Medical (3rd March) \n\nBuilding a tactical multichannel Medical Affairs Plan\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the range of tactics available in a medical affairs plan across digital\, hybrid and face to face channels\nCreate HCP and patient-centric medical engagement tactics aligned to clear objectives and brand priorities\nDefine the key steps to implement a medically led project working with key external and internal stakeholders\n\n\n\n  \nModule 5 – Stakeholder engagement (5th March) \n\nEngaging with stakeholders and the power of networks\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the critical role that medical play in engaging externally to share scientific information.\nCover practical topics from a medical perspective to understand what a KOL is and how to develop/execute an engagement plan of relevance linking to the Brand Plan.\nActivate thinking about both the importance and the requirement to internally network to engage multiple functions for Brand and personal development.\n\n\n\n  \nUptake Strategies – course authors and facilitators\n   Uptake Strategies is a specialist healthcare consultancy offering award-winning\, industry leading planning\, capability and launch expertise to global healthcare companies and their cross-functional teams.  With a team of trusted\, seasoned professionals and proven industry experience\, we have practical expertise delivering custom-made solutions to drive medical and commercial performance making us uniquely placed to share our insight and experience to strengthen your Medical Team capability. URL:https://pmsociety.org.uk/event/zoom-training-medical-affairs-in-practice/2024-05-30/ LOCATION:Virtual event CATEGORIES:Pharmaceutical Marketing Workshops (archive),Prime Training (archive) ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandra Hankinson":MAILTO:alexandra@pmsociety.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240530T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240530T110000 DTSTAMP:20260407T075817 CREATED:20240530T085614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T085614Z UID:10007069-1717059600-1717066800@pmsociety.org.uk SUMMARY:Medical Affairs Excellence DESCRIPTION:Are you in an increasingly challenging Medical Affairs role?  Are you relatively new to Medical Affairs and working hard to deliver impact and value in your new role? If yes then this series of five short\, sharp modular interactive training delivered over Zoom is developed specifically for you to enable you to deep dive into some very practical key ‘must know’ topics including skills\, capabilities and experiences that you will be able to use and apply immediately. \n \n  \nThe role of medical is moving at pace from one of support to one of leadership. The module topics have been specifically chosen based on recommendations from senior medics with extensive pharmaceutical industry experience. \nThe experiential training offers a safe space within the group for Medical Affairs professionals from pharma and biotech companies to learn together.  It is supported by content and publications on the role of the Medical team in industry articles\, publications and with the latest business models and thinking and facilitated by expert Uptake Strategies’ facilitators \n  \nModule 1 overview – Strategy development (10th January) \n\nWhat is strategy development and why is it important for the Medical Affairs function?\n\n\n\n\nReview what strategy and strategic thinking are and why they are important to the medical function.\nExplore why strategic thinking is a unique differentiator for the medical affairs function.\nUnderstand the importance of strategy for medical and how to develop and communicate them.\n\n\n\n  \nModule 2 overview – Insight and leadership (12th January) \n\nInsight generation and the leadership role of Medical Affairs\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the difference between data/information and insights.\nUnderstand how to develop insights that matter and share them with impact both externally and within the organisation e.g.\, to shape the Brand or R & D strategy to improve outcomes for patients.\nIdentify what are the priority areas to explore using a patient journey map and aligned to brand strategy.\n\n\n\n  \nModule 3 overview – Shaping the Brand Plan (14th January) \n1. The role of Medical Affairs in shaping the Brand Plan \n\n\n\nReview the annual Brand Planning cycle that exists across the Pharmaceutical industry at global and local levels.\nDemystify jargon\, myths and watchouts.\nReinforce how the medical team adds value at multiple points along the Brand Planning journey including strengthening the competitive situation through evidence generation and pulling in HCP\, Payer and Patient insights.\nHow to develop the Medical plan as part of the Brand plan.\n\n\n\n  \nModule 4 overview – Multichannel Medical (18th January) \n\nBuilding a tactical multichannel Medical Affairs Plan\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the range of tactics available in a medical affairs plan across digital\, hybrid and face to face channels\nCreate HCP and patient-centric medical engagement tactics aligned to clear objectives and brand priorities\nDefine the key steps to implement a medically led project working with key external and internal stakeholders\n\n\n\n  \nModule 5 – Stakeholder engagement (20th January) \n\nEngaging with stakeholders and the power of networks\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the critical role that medical play in engaging externally to share scientific information.\nCover practical topics from a medical perspective to understand what a KOL is and how to develop/execute an engagement plan of relevance linking to the Brand Plan.\nActivate thinking about both the importance and the requirement to internally network to engage multiple functions for Brand and personal development.\n\n\n\n  \nUptake Strategies – course authors and facilitators\n   Uptake Strategies is a specialist healthcare consultancy offering award-winning\, industry leading planning\, capability and launch expertise to global healthcare companies and their cross-functional teams.  With a team of trusted\, seasoned professionals and proven industry experience\, we have practical expertise delivering custom-made solutions to drive medical and commercial performance making us uniquely placed to share our insight and experience to strengthen your Medical Team capability. URL:https://pmsociety.org.uk/event/medical-affairs-excellence-3/2024-05-30/ LOCATION:Virtual event CATEGORIES:Pharmaceutical Marketing Workshops (archive),Prime Training (archive) ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandra Hankinson":MAILTO:alexandra@pmsociety.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240529T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240529T110000 DTSTAMP:20260407T075817 CREATED:20211220T155348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211220T155610Z UID:10005830-1716973200-1716980400@pmsociety.org.uk SUMMARY:Mastering Launch Excellence DESCRIPTION:Are you part of a cross-functional team launching a new brand or indication in the next 12-18 months? If yes then previous course participants would recommend you and your cross-functional team participate in this Mastering Launch Excellence workshop to help make your launch a success! \nLaunching a new medicine has always been tough.  Healthcare changes\, a more cost-constrained environment not to mention the immediate and far-reaching implications of COVID-19 mean that launching a new medicine is getting tougher. Launch excellence is something that can make the difference between success and usage restriction. The skills\, processes and understanding that drive launch excellence are a highly sought-after combination to maximise the investment made by healthcare companies and to enable the right patients to benefit from the medicines of today. \n  \nWho will benefit?\nThis workshop programme is only applicable for pharmaceutical and biotech industry employees who; \n\nare part of a launch cross-functional team (for example medical\, sales\, market access and market research) and who want to gain more insight into how to drive for a stronger launch\nwant to learn the principles and process of launching a brand successfully so that they can be employed in their everyday role\nor are close to a launch and want to gain fresh ideas and stimulus to strengthen the launch strategy\n\nThe Mastering Launch Excellence sessions will help give you a practical\, hands-on understanding of the concept of launch excellence and the application of expert processes\, giving you the confidence to go forward and launch your brand successfully. \nWhat does the training include?\nSession 1 – 1st March\, 9am – 11am \nWhat is critical for launch success? \n\nAssessment of the future launch landscape\nDefinition of ‘Launch Excellence’ using industry award winning examples\nExamination of the 10 organisational launch capabilities needed to be successful\nOverview of the launch leader role and how to build a strong cross-functional launch team\nThe key ingredients of a winning launch plan\n\n  \nSession 2 – 3rd March\, 9am – 11am \nBuilding for a successful launch and beyond \n\nKey stages of launch planning and priorities stage by stage\nHow to manage risk and uncertainty and launch pitfalls pre and post launch\nKey performance indicators to manage launch performance\nAssessing launch readiness and optimising early launch uptake\n\n  \nWorkshop style: group-work and discussion based with case-study examples and a real-world focus to help apply learning and build practical skills \nAdditionally\, for in “in-house” workshops we will work specifically on the brand in question to work through the development of a bespoke launch plan \n  \nWhat are the learning outcomes?\nParticipants will take away: \n\nAn understanding of the major elements and principles of Launch Excellence in the context of best practice case studies and industry research/trends\nThe ability to identify the critical elements of creating a launch plan at different phases of a launch and to recognise the priorities and potential pitfalls at each phase\nThe capability to consider the leadership skills and qualities for working with and leading a local cross-functional launch team\nA practical understanding of how to define KPIs for pre-launch readiness and post launch success.\n\nUptake Strategies – experts in Launch Excellence\nUptake Strategies is a specialist healthcare marketing consultancy offering award-winning\, industry leading planning\, capability and launch expertise to global healthcare companies and teams.  Having worked on +150 launches globally over the last 15 years in a broad range of specialities and disease areas\, Uptake Strategies are uniquely placed to share their insight and experience to strengthen your next launch. \n  URL:https://pmsociety.org.uk/event/mastering-launch-excellence-4/2024-05-29/ LOCATION:Virtual event CATEGORIES:Pharmaceutical Marketing Workshops (archive),Prime Training (archive) ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandra Hankinson":MAILTO:alexandra@pmsociety.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240520T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240524T143000 DTSTAMP:20260407T075817 CREATED:20210114T103834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T152437Z UID:10006349-1716208200-1716561000@pmsociety.org.uk SUMMARY:Client Retention and growth for Agencies DESCRIPTION:ntroduction\nIn these current changeable and uncertain times\, it’s more important than ever to ensure the agency is delivering the highest level of value\, nurturing client relationships\, increasing existing client retention and pro-actively seeking ways to add additional value. \nThose in account management are often the ones charged with forecasting growth and so have the responsibility for approaching account development in a systematic way. \nWho will benefit?\nThe programme is designed for anyone who has worked for 2+ years within a Client Services role and who is responsible for client development and retaining existing relationships. \nThis course will explain how to adopt the skills and behaviours for pro-active account development. The content is delivered via 2-hour training sessions on Zoom. There are three sessions over 3 days in one week. \nWhat does the training include?\nPRE-PROGRAMME EXERCISE:\nCreate a client categorisation matrix\, client relationship map and plan and set a 90-day growth goal\nLearning outcome: To understand how to take a more strategic approach to client retention and growth.\nOutput: Client categorisation matrix\, a client relationship map\, plan and 90-day retention goal \nMonday 11th October @ 12:30 pm (2 hours):\nHow to add the highest level of client value\nLearning outcome: To understand the actions required to deliver the highest level of client value.\nExercise: Identify the most relevant ways to add the highest level of value to clients and grow accounts \nWednesday 13th October @ 12:30 pm (2 hours):\nHow to ask great questions & pre-sell ideas\nLearning outcome: To be able to ask great questions and suggest ideas to clients without feeling salesy.\nExercise: Practice asking the right questions in the right way and suggesting ideas. \nFriday 15th October @ 12:30 pm (2 hours):\nHow to ask for referrals without feeling pushy or ‘salesy’.Learning outcome: To be able to seek referrals from clients naturally.Exercise: Practice asking for referrals \nOptional Q&A session:\nThis is a ‘drop-in’ session for participants to re-group to share examples of having implemented the learnings from the training and is an opportunity to ask any further questions you may have about the training content. \nJenny Plant\, Trainer & Coach\nJenny left Publicis LifeBrands\, the UK arm of Publicis Healthcare Communications Group as General Manager in 2010 to start Account Management Skills\, a training company dedicated to helping agencies strengthen and grow existing client relationships. Her Client Development for Agencies workshop has been running since 2016\, promoted and endorsed by the Pharmaceutical Marketing Society and the IPM. \n  URL:https://pmsociety.org.uk/event/client-retention-and-growth-for-agencies/2024-05-20/ LOCATION:Virtual event CATEGORIES:Personal Effectiveness (archive),Prime Training (archive) ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandra Hankinson":MAILTO:alexandra@pmsociety.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240315T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240315T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T075817 CREATED:20230825T062842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T141508Z UID:10007177-1710504000-1710532800@pmsociety.org.uk SUMMARY:PM Society Awards 2024 DESCRIPTION:The PM Society Awards has been running for 38 years\, an event in the pharma marketing and healthcare agency calendar that showcases the best creative work our industry has to offer and an opportunity for networking and celebration. It is the longest running and largest awards event in the industry calendar\, taking place annually in March at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel in London and attracting around 950 guests. \nApproximate timings \n12:00 – Doors Open and Reception \n13:15 – Lunch and Awards Ceremony \n17:00 – Networking \n20:00 – Carriages \n  \nDress Code: Semi Formal URL:https://pmsociety.org.uk/event/pm-society-awards-2024/ LOCATION:JW Marriott Grosvenor House\, 86-90 Park Lane\, London\, W1K 7TN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Awards,Industry Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pmsociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Supported-by-15.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lorna Milner":MAILTO:lorna@pmsociety.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240221T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240221T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T075817 CREATED:20230823T104247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T142621Z UID:10006415-1708520400-1708538400@pmsociety.org.uk SUMMARY:PM Society Careers Event – A Career in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Communications DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in the healthcare and pharmaceutical communication industry?\nAre you curious to find out more about the industry and the breadth of roles involved in it? \nWe are delighted to confirm that our fifth Careers Conference will take place on the 21st February 2024 at the Royal Society of Medicine. \nOnce again\, we will bring industry experts from pharmaceutical companies and agencies together to advise on career opportunities in pharmaceutical and healthcare communications\, with an introduction to a broad range of jobs to help you identify the roles that best match your talents and interests. \nThe event will be held in London at the Royal Society of Medicine between 1pm and 6pm. After arrival and networking with exhibitors and talent acquisition teams\, there will be presentations and Q&A from experienced individuals from the industry\, and an opportunity to have direct conversations with people representing the full breadth of roles involved in healthcare communication. \nTalks and networking sessions will include: \n\nAn introduction to the pharmaceutical and healthcare communications industry\nSo many roles – where to start?\nWhat role is right for you?\nAn opportunity to talk to people with roles in: research and development\, market access\, medical affairs and MSL\, medical education\, sales and marketing\, patient information and support\, medical writing\, client services\, project management\, medical education\, creative design\, business intelligence\nHow to get into the industry\n\nWe do hope you can join us for our popular event to see how your skills and interests could add value to this vital and constantly evolving industry. \nSponsors and Exhibitors\n \n  \nThe PM Society wishes to thank NetworkPharma for their help and assistance in promoting the PM Society Careers Event. For more information about the FirstMedCommsJob service from NetworkPharma\, please click here. \n \n  \n  \nThis event is now FULL!\nIf you’d like to be added to the wait list for this event in case a space becomes available\, please email alexandra.moore@pmsociety.org.uk\n  \n  \n  URL:https://pmsociety.org.uk/event/pm-society-careers-event-a-career-in-pharmaceutical-and-healthcare-communications-2/ LOCATION:Royal Society Medicine\, 1 Wimpole Street\, London\, W1G 0AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Networking ORGANIZER;CN="PM Society":MAILTO:contact@pmsociety.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240206T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240206T163000 DTSTAMP:20260407T075817 CREATED:20240126T105112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T113855Z UID:10007235-1707235200-1707237000@pmsociety.org.uk SUMMARY:The ACADEMY webinar DESCRIPTION:Looking for a hassle-free learning ACADEMY for your team members? The Academy is a new 2-year professional development programme comprising carefully curated CPD courses\, to support the development of individuals at either entry or mid-to-senior level. \nJoin this one-off Webinar where PM Society Marketing Director Jenny Claridge and CEO of the HCA Mike Dixon\, will be sharing the details of our new ACADEMY. Learn about the programmes of CPD accredited courses and the potential impact and benefits to your teams learning and development. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you may have. Alternatively\, we can organise a separate call to discuss further. URL:https://pmsociety.org.uk/event/the-academy-webinar/ LOCATION:Virtual event CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Partner events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230915 DTSTAMP:20260407T075817 CREATED:20221109T102929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T102917Z UID:10007135-1694649600-1694735999@pmsociety.org.uk SUMMARY:PM Society Digital Awards 2023 DESCRIPTION:The PM Society Digital Awards celebrates the best in digital communications within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. \nDate: Thursday 14th September \nThe Brewery\, 52 Chiswell St\, London EC1Y 4SA \nTimings: \n17.30 – Drinks reception (King George) \n19:00 – Dinner (Porter Tun) \n21.00 – Awards presentation (Porter Tun) \n22.00 – Music and Networking \n01.00 – Carriages \nDress code: Dress to impress \nIncluded in your ticket \n\n3 Course meal with ½ bottle of wine\nTop quality host\nAccess to the online guest list 24 hours in advance\nNetworking opportunity pre and post ceremony.\nChance to view all finalist work in the digital exhibition.\n\nIf you wish to book a place at the awards please e-mail contact@pmsociety.org.uk\n  URL:https://pmsociety.org.uk/event/pm-society-digital-awards-2023/ LOCATION:The Brewery\, 52 Chiswell Street\, London\, EC1Y 4SA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Awards,Industry Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pmsociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Untitled-design-13.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230523T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230523T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T075817 CREATED:20230322T132030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T105555Z UID:10006389-1684846800-1684864800@pmsociety.org.uk SUMMARY:Securing Market Access to Medicines for England\, Ireland\, Scotland Wales – The Landscape Ahead DESCRIPTION:The PM Society Market Access Interest Group (MAIG) will host its next in-person meeting on Tuesday\, the 23rd of May at the Royal Society Medicine in London. \nThe event titled: Securing Market Access to Medicines for England\, Ireland\, Scotland Wales – The Landscape Ahead will delve into the key issues facing the UK and Irish Healthcare systems and address the crucial factors in securing market access for medicines in these areas. \nThe meeting will include key presentations from the MAIG Co-Chairs: Brenda Dooley\, CEO of AXIS Consulting and Esther Nzenza\, CEO of Decisive Consulting. \nGet the opportunity to hear from thought leaders on our confirmed speakers/panellists list: \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Brenda Dooley\n \n \n \n \n \n Esther Nzenza\n \n \n \n \n \n Brad Groves\n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Andree Bates\n \n \n \n \n \n Blake Dark\n \n \n \n \n \n Leslie Galloway\n \n \n \n \n \n Sean Richardson\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nTo book your tickets you’ll need to join the PM Society on a free account\, a membership\, or sign in to your existing account. \nOur free accounts allow you to book as a non-member. Please register for a free account or membership to book your tickets to this event – \nSign up\n  \nOnce you’ve signed up for a free account or PM Society membership\, the option to add and book tickets will become available below. \nPlease email contact@pmsociety.org.uk if you have any questions on booking tickets for this event. \n  URL:https://pmsociety.org.uk/event/securing-market-access/ LOCATION:Royal Society Medicine\, 1 Wimpole Street\, London\, W1G 0AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Networking ORGANIZER;CN="PM Society":MAILTO:contact@pmsociety.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230317 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230318 DTSTAMP:20260407T075817 CREATED:20220922T090613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T114252Z UID:10006362-1679011200-1679097599@pmsociety.org.uk SUMMARY:PM Society Awards 2023 DESCRIPTION:The PM Society Awards has been running for 37 years\, an event in the pharma marketing and healthcare agency calendar that showcases the best creative work our industry has to offer and an opportunity for networking and celebration. It is the longest running and largest awards event in the industry calendar\, taking place annually in March at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London and attracting around 1000 guests. \nFor more information\, please visit our specific awards page. \nTable of 10 – £3950.00 \nIndividual tickets – £395.00 \nIncluded in your ticket \n\n3 Course meal with ½ bottle of wine\nTop quality host and entertainment\nAccess to the online guest list 24 hours in advance\nNetworking opportunity post ceremony.\nChance to view all finalist work in the digital exhibition.\n\nDress code – Semi formal \nTimes are approximate \n12pm Arrival \n1pm Show and Lunch \n5pm Networking \n8pm Close URL:https://pmsociety.org.uk/event/pm-society-awards-2023/ LOCATION:JW Marriott Grosvenor House\, 86-90 Park Lane\, London\, W1K 7TN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Awards,Industry Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pmsociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Supported-by-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230309 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230310 DTSTAMP:20260407T075817 CREATED:20221108T141446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T115158Z UID:10007134-1678320000-1678406399@pmsociety.org.uk SUMMARY:Partner Event: The Pf Awards 2023 open for entries\, submit today!  DESCRIPTION:The annual Pf Awards honour outstanding achievements in the pharmaceutical industry. \nAs a trusted benchmark of pharma’s top performers\, the Pf Awards reflect the evolution of the industry\, with categories that focus on current working practices\, innovation and forward thinking. \nThe Pf Awards are free to enter delivering a cross-industry awards programme which recognises the hard work and dedication of the people who make the biggest impact to patients. \n5600+ Entries | 420+Winners | 22 years  \nCandidates undertake a rigorous but rewarding independent assessment day designed to challenge them to ensure excellence from our candidates. \nIndependent judges comprising clinicians and ex-industry professionals uphold the highest standards of assessment. \nThe Pf Awards Ceremony brings everyone together for an evening of recognition and celebration. \nDates for your diary \n\nDeadline for entries – Monday 9th January 2023\nFinalists announced – W/C Monday 23rd January 2023\nPf Awards virtual assessment day – Wednesday 22nd – Thursday 23rd February 2023\nPf Awards ceremony – Thursday 9 March 2023\n\nThe exclusive Pf Awards are FREE to enter and offers you the opportunity to be recognised for your achievements next March. URL:https://pmsociety.org.uk/event/the-pf-awards-2023-open-for-entries-submit-today/ CATEGORIES:Awards,Industry Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230222T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230222T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T075817 CREATED:20221103T115438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T102715Z UID:10007133-1677070800-1677088800@pmsociety.org.uk SUMMARY:PM Society Careers Event – A Career in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Communications DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to confirm that our fourth Careers Conference will take place on the 22nd February 2023 at the Royal Society of Medicine. \nFollowing the success of events in 2018\, 2019 and 2022\, we are once again bringing industry experts from pharmaceutical companies and agencies together to advise on career opportunities in pharmaceutical and healthcare communications\, with an introduction to a broad range of jobs to help you identify the roles that best match your talents and interests. \nThe event will be held in London between 1pm and 6pm. After arrival and networking with exhibitors\, there will be presentations and Q&A from experienced and engaging individuals from different areas of the pharmaceutical and healthcare communication industry. \nTalks will include: \n\nAn introduction to the pharmaceutical and healthcare communications industry\nSo many roles – where to start?\nWhat role is right for you?\nA day in the life of a pharmaceutical company\nA day in the life of a healthcare communications agency\nAn opportunity to talk to people with roles in: research and development\, market access\, medical affairs and MSL\, medical education\, sales and marketing\, patient information and support\, medical writing\, client services\, project management\, medical education\, creative design\, business intelligence\nHow to get into the industry\n\nSpeakers include: \nPhil Bartlett\, Global Inclusivity & Diversity Lead at CDM\nPaul Reynolds\, Founder of GSDLtd\nPaul Morrissey\, Client Partnership Director at Oxford PharmaGenesis\nColin Williams\, Senior Director of Omnichannel Operations at Astellas Pharma\nCaroline Benson\, Co-founder of Cuttsy + Cuttsy\nHelen Kane\, CEO of OneMSL\nAlex Merckx\, Director of Marketing and Partnerships at Cognitant\nGaurav Sanganee\, Founder and MD of Closing Delta\nSophie Royall\, Copy Director at Wordbird\nHarriet Karia\, Client Service Director at Cuttsy + Cuttsy\nLiz Saunders\, Owner of Intok & Engagement Officer for the BHBIA\nArran M.\, Head of Medical and Compliance at PharmaDoctor\nPascal Phillips\, Multi Channel Engagement Manager at Eli Lilly\nSimon Walker\, Education Development Director\, Touch Independent Medical Education \nThe event will finish with further opportunity for networking and discussing opportunities with exhibitors and talent acquisition teams. We do hope you can join us for what looks to be an extremely popular event and a must for anyone intrigued about how their skills or interests could be of value to such a vital and constantly evolving professional industry. To register for your free place\, please RSVP below. URL:https://pmsociety.org.uk/event/pm-society-careers-event-a-career-in-pharmaceutical-and-healthcare-communications/ LOCATION:Royal Society Medicine\, 1 Wimpole Street\, London\, W1G 0AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Networking ORGANIZER;CN="PM Society":MAILTO:contact@pmsociety.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221212T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221212T133000 DTSTAMP:20260407T075817 CREATED:20221123T101154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T130559Z UID:10007143-1670848200-1670851800@pmsociety.org.uk SUMMARY:Market Access – Role or Goal? A free\, virtual event DESCRIPTION:Join our Market Access Interest Group and guest speakers for a FREE panel and interview session with discussion as they discuss whether Market Access is a Role or more of a Goal for companies – or\, in reality\, a mix of both. Read more about some of the topics we will discuss on our blog. \nWho should attend? \nAnyone who is involved in UK market access\, or involved in developing market access capabilities\, or would like to get involved in the future. \nBenefits of attending are to \n\nThink about how the role and function of market access should be conducted in YOUR organisation\nMeet others and join in the debate\nIf you are completely new to market access – some pointers as to what is important\nFind out more about the PM Society and the Market Access Interest Group URL:https://pmsociety.org.uk/event/market-access-role-or-goal-a-free-virtual-event/ LOCATION:Virtual event CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Networking ORGANIZER;CN="PM Society":MAILTO:contact@pmsociety.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221206T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221206T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T075817 CREATED:20220913T104659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T130824Z UID:10006361-1670331600-1670346000@pmsociety.org.uk SUMMARY:Is Pharma Marketing built on Straw\, Sticks or Bricks? DESCRIPTION:What Learning and Development needs to do to raise Pharma marketing capability.\nHere’s a question for you “name a sector that excels in marketing?” Your first thought probably isn’t the pharmaceutical sector\, and that drove us at the PM Society to ask why? With this powerful question in mind\, we spent the summer listening to you\, trying to understand why? It’s clear that our industry faces unique challenges requiring an evolution of capabilities and enablers. So we have started to explore if marketeers in our industry are adequately equipped with the necessary skills\, tools\, and mindset needed to excel in marketing of the future. \nWhether you’re an emerging or seasoned marketer\, or whether you’re in an L&D or marketing excellence function\, this event is for you! \n  \nWe invite you to join us at our keynote symposium on 6th December in London\, where you’ll have an opportunity to hear from various leaders on topics ranging from new approaches to insight generation\, the evolution of customer engagement\, and ways to build marketing capabilities within your own organisations. You’ll also have the opportunity to hear our recent research findings which could help you validate and assess your own capabilities as marketeers. And as you look to 2023\, this event is a perfect chance to build or foster lasting relationships across your team\, your company and the life sciences sector. \nThe event is open to new or experienced marketers\, as well as individuals within L&D and marketing excellence within the pharmaceutical industry\, and places are limited. \n  \nCould the Big Bad Wolf Blow Your Brand House Down? \nRead our shared insights on what UK Pharmaceutical Marketing professionals must embrace to be relevant and successful\, and how the PM Society intend to help. Click here \nRegistration is easy\, either log in if you’re already a member or fill in two boxes to purchase tickets using the Log In button below. URL:https://pmsociety.org.uk/event/learning-and-development-in-pharmaceutical-marketing/ LOCATION:Royal Society Medicine\, 1 Wimpole Street\, London\, W1G 0AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Networking ORGANIZER;CN="PM Society":MAILTO:contact@pmsociety.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221116T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221116T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T075817 CREATED:20220615T143357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T095305Z UID:10006353-1668603600-1668621600@pmsociety.org.uk SUMMARY:Digital Works 2022 DESCRIPTION:The PM Society is proud to present an event looking at some of the recent WINNERS of the PM Society Digital Awards. Each winner will showcase the campaign itself\, the client and agency position\, why it won\, and judges’ feedback. \nYou will hear from the best the industry has to offer in digital effectiveness. \n This is a “half day” event brought to you by the PM Society. \nIt will take place from 13:00 – 16:40 followed by drinks and networking. \n  URL:https://pmsociety.org.uk/event/digital-works-2022/ LOCATION:Royal Society Medicine\, 1 Wimpole Street\, London\, W1G 0AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Awards,Industry Events,Networking ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandra Hankinson":MAILTO:alexandra@pmsociety.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221012T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221012T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T075817 CREATED:20220615T150804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T114151Z UID:10006354-1665579600-1665597600@pmsociety.org.uk SUMMARY:Measuring Patient Engagement: Opening the Can of Worms! DESCRIPTION:Demonstrating effectiveness and ROI of omnichannel strategies in pharma is a critical component for decision-makers to identify spend\, priorities and customer needs. Patient engagement is no different – but unlike a multi-channel tactical plan\, defining KPIs and metrics for patient engagement is seen as more complex. \nDuring this in-person session at the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM)\, the PEIG will bring together pharma\, PAG\, patient and vendor to discuss: \n\nWhy measuring patient engagement is important\nHow KPIs and metrics differ from more traditional tactical programmes\nExamples of where industry collaborations have defined and measured outcomes for patient programmes and initiatives\nBest practices for defining KPIs and measurement frameworks\n\nObjectives:  \n\nGive an opening plenary that sets the tone of why measuring patient engagement is important\nTo showcase 2/3 examples where pharma have measured the impact of a patient engagement initiative\nDeliver a panel session to discuss setting up appropriate KPI frameworks for measuring the impact of patient engagement projects\n\nSpeaker Spotlight: \nFind out more about our speakers in our Speaker Spotlight article. \n   \n  \n  URL:https://pmsociety.org.uk/event/patient-engagement-interest-group-event-2022/ LOCATION:Royal Society Medicine\, 1 Wimpole Street\, London\, W1G 0AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Networking ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandra Hankinson":MAILTO:alexandra@pmsociety.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220411T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220413T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T075817 CREATED:20220203T103935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T103935Z UID:10007092-1649671200-1649851200@pmsociety.org.uk SUMMARY:Assertiveness Workshop DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nThis course is designed to increase account executive’s proficiency in assertiveness skills.  In a busy working environment\, building relationships and managing workloads can be difficult to navigate. Assertiveness is a learnable skill to increase our ability to communicate effectively\, maintain healthy relationships\, and handle difficult situations. \nAssertiveness takes into account the rights and feelings of others and at the same time helps to achieve a win-win outcome. During the course\, we explore common barriers to becoming assertive and introduce methods to help in specific situations. \nWho should attend:\nThis course is aimed at account executives\, however\, assertiveness is a universal skill that can be developed. So the course will be relevant to anyone looking to enhance their effectiveness in this area. \nWhat does the training include:\nSession 1: Defining the skill of assertiveness \n10:00 am – 12:00pm \n\nExplore the core behaviours linked to assertiveness\nDiscover the power of beliefs and how they link to assertive behaviour\nHow to manage our brain’s automatic response to people and situations\nExplore common barriers to becoming more assertive\nKnow how our thoughts can trigger our emotions\n\nSession 2: The tools  \n10:00am – 12:00pm \n\nUtilize transactional analysis to enhance the effectiveness of our communication\nRecognise the role we play when communicating with others through the ‘drama triangle’.\nIdentify our communication style and how we can increase our influence\n\nSession 3: Adapting our approach \n10:00am – 12:00 pm  \n\nBecome aware of micro-messages and how we may communicate unconsciously\nUse techniques to help build our confidence\nUse assertive wording to assist in conflict scenarios\nFormulate an action personal plan\n\n  \nMatthew Plant Trainer & Coach\nMatthew Plant has 20 years’ experience developing learning solutions for multinational organisations. He has held learning consultant roles with Hemsleyfraser training group and Virgin Atlantic Airways. \nIn 2013 he took the opportunity to relocate to Oman joining Energy Development Oman (a joint venture between the Omani Government and Shell International) developing learning interventions in leadership\, management\, coaching and personal development. \nDuring his career\, he has helped with learning interventions with clients such as Rolls Royce\, Liverpool Victoria\, Cancer Research\, The Bank of England and International Maritime Organisation. \nMatthew has a business and marketing degree\, a CIPD certificate in training practice\, a certificate in coaching\, a practitioner in MBTI and Neuro-linguistic programming. He is an accredited trainer with the TAP training foundation. See more about Matthew on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-plant-2041799/ URL:https://pmsociety.org.uk/event/assertiveness-workshop-3/ LOCATION:Virtual event CATEGORIES:Personal Effectiveness (archive),Prime Training (archive) ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandra Hankinson":MAILTO:alexandra@pmsociety.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220330T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220330T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T075817 CREATED:20211130T141448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T160234Z UID:10007072-1648648800-1648663200@pmsociety.org.uk SUMMARY:PM Society Careers Event - A Career in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Communications DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to confirm that our third Careers Conference will take place on the 30 March 2022. To register for your free place\, please email Alex Hankinson. \nFollowing the success of events in 2018 and 2019\, we are once again bringing industry experts from pharmaceutical companies and agencies together to advise on career opportunities within the industry and how to present yourself and your talents. \nThe event will be held at the Royal Society of Medicine\, Wimpole Street\, London between 2pm and 6pm. After arrival and networking with exhibitors\, there will be presentations and Q&A from knowledgeable and engaging individuals from different areas of the pharmaceutical industry. \nThe event will finish with further opportunity for networking and discussing opportunities with exhibitors and talent acquisition teams. We do hope you can join us for what looks to be an extremely popular event and a must for anyone intrigued about how their skills or interests could be of value to such a vital and constantly evolving professional industry. To register for your free place\, please email Alex Hankinson. \nThank you to our headline sponsor\, OPEN Health  \n  \n \n  \nWe’d also like to thank our event sponsors\, Purple Agency\, BMJ\, Dice Communications\, Omnicom HealthGroup and NexGen \n                   \n  URL:https://pmsociety.org.uk/event/pm-society-careers-event-a-career-in-pharmaceuticals/ LOCATION:Royal Society Medicine\, 1 Wimpole Street\, London\, W1G 0AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Careers,Industry Events,Networking ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandra Hankinson":MAILTO:alexandra@pmsociety.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220316T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220318T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T075817 CREATED:20220114T160325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T160325Z UID:10007073-1647426600-1647608400@pmsociety.org.uk SUMMARY:Pharmaceutical Marketing for Non-Marketers DESCRIPTION:Who will benefit?\nRecommended for anyone working in a role that requires collaboration and alignment with marketing colleagues\, including sales\, medical\, regulatory\, finance\, market access and health economics. \nCore competencies\n\nAppreciation of the role of marketing within the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries and its specialities\nUnderstanding what a good marketing strategy looks like and how to develop one\nInsight into how to better understand your customers\nUnderstanding how marketers develop a powerful implementation plan using the marketing mix and its link to strategy\n\nLearning outcomes\nCompletion of this module will provide you with a thorough understanding of the key principles\, processes and terminology relating to marketing\, enabling you to work effectively with other members of your team\, or business unit\, and deliver successful marketing activities for your company\, customers and patients. \nWhat does the training include?\nPRE-PROGRAMME EXERCISE: Review dedicated Case Study ready for the first session\nA short questionnaire on involvement with marketing \n16th March @ 10:30am (2.5 hours): What is Marketing? Working with Stakeholders\, Strategy Development\nLearning outcome: Understand the role\, scope and context of marketing\nExercise: Case Study: What is Marketing? Working with Stakeholders \n17th March @ 10:30am (2.5 hours): Strategy Alignment\, Perceptions\, Positioning & Segmentation\, Branding\nLearning outcome: Understand how to apply the key tools in building a Marketing Plan\nExercise: Case Study: Positioning & Segmentation \n18th March@ 10:30am (2.5 hours) Promotional Mix\, Execution\, Decision Support\nLearning outcome: Understand how to develop an appropriate Promotional Mix\, how to build an execution framework and measure appropriately\nExercise: Promotional Mix\, Metric Development\, Market Research \nAbout the trainer\nJonathan Dancer is a healthcare strategy consultant who has worked in the Pharmaceutical Industry for 30 years. He has an MBA from Warwick University Business School and is a registered Pharmacist. He was formerly Marketing Director of Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals\, General Marketing Manager of Wellcome UK and Principal Consultant of PMSI – he was seconded to Teva as UK Managing Director during the European Copaxone™ startup. \nAfter his Pre-reg at St Thomas’ in London and Upjohn Ltd. (now part of Pfizer)\, he started his career with Ciba-Geigy Pharmaceuticals in medical sales before moving to Wellcome in sales management and senior marketing roles and then to Novo Nordisk as Marketing Director\, before establishing red kite consulting group in 1999. Following a trade sale to Cello Group Plc. in 2011 and a strategic merger with The MSI Consultancy\, Jonathan left MSI to establish Redbow Consulting Group in mid-2013. \nJonathan is a respected judge in many industry competitions and he specialises in consulting\, primarily in strategy\, marketing and organisational change. URL:https://pmsociety.org.uk/event/pharmaceutical-marketing-for-non-marketers-6/ LOCATION:Virtual event CATEGORIES:Pharmaceutical Marketing Workshops (archive),Prime Training (archive) ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandra Hankinson":MAILTO:alexandra@pmsociety.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220303T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220303T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T075817 CREATED:20220121T140851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T141949Z UID:10007075-1646301600-1646308800@pmsociety.org.uk SUMMARY:Ethics and Compliance with the ABPI Code in Digital and Social Media DESCRIPTION:Course description:\nThis course considers how pharmaceutical companies can be effective in digital and social media within the boundaries of UK law and the ABPI Code of Practice. It considers promotional activity and non-promotional activity\, mainly using questions collected from attendees but also with reference to examples of best practice and past Code of Practice cases \nTarget audience\nAnyone involved at any level in the development or delivery of digital or social media activities who has specific questions they would like answered \nCourse agenda\nThe agenda is mainly determined by the attendees and their questions with a final version circulated to attendees beforehand but what is always covered includes: Understanding promotion / common errors in digital and social media use / key past Code cases \nLearning outcomes\nAn understanding of how to achieve goals in digital and social media whilst avoiding common errors / answers to their own compliance questions \n  \nAbout the trainer\nNick Broughton is a physician who has worked previously in large pharma as a director in UK and European Medical and Regulatory Affairs. He has over 20 years of experience reviewing and approving promotional and other material. He has a special interest in pharmaceutical ethics and how to incorporate that within compliance education to make it meaningful and memorable URL:https://pmsociety.org.uk/event/ethics-and-compliance-with-the-abpi-code-in-digital-and-social-media/ LOCATION:Virtual event CATEGORIES:ABPI Code of Practice Workshops (archive),Prime Training (archive) ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandra Hankinson":MAILTO:alexandra@pmsociety.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220225T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220225T123000 DTSTAMP:20260407T075817 CREATED:20211026T133306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T133306Z UID:10006432-1645783200-1645792200@pmsociety.org.uk SUMMARY:Coaching Workshop DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nCoaching is an essential skill for developing and building competence in others. For managers\, a coaching approach help to build engagement with team members and facilitate day to day problems and issues. \nWho should attend?\nBeing a highly transferable skill\, all levels are welcome to attend. \nWhat will you learn?\nDuring the course\, you will learn the fundamental skills to coach others\, utilise a framework to structure the conversation\, know when to coach and practice your new skills! \nThe outcomes would be:\n\nLearn how adopting a coaching habit in your company positively impacts team culture\nBe able to use essential coaching skills using a framework \nBe able to avoid common coaching traps\nPractice and hone your coaching style in a safe and encouraging environment\nBe able to diagnose the most effective coaching approach   \nApply coaching principles in day to day work\n\n  \n\nMatthew Plant Trainer & Coach\nMatthew Plant has 20 years’ experience developing learning solutions for multinational organisations. He has held learning consultant roles with Hemsleyfraser training group and Virgin Atlantic Airways. \nIn 2013 he took the opportunity to relocate to Oman joining Energy Development Oman (a joint venture between the Omani Government and Shell International) developing learning interventions in leadership\, management\, coaching and personal development. \nDuring his career\, he has helped with learning interventions with clients such as Rolls Royce\, Liverpool Victoria\, Cancer Research\, The Bank of England and International Maritime Organisation. \nMatthew has a business and marketing degree\, a CIPD certificate in training practice\, a certificate in coaching\, a practitioner in MBTI and Neuro-linguistic programming. He is an accredited trainer with the TAP training foundation. See more about Matthew on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-plant-2041799/ URL:https://pmsociety.org.uk/event/coaching-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Online webinar\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Personal Effectiveness (archive),Prime Training (archive) ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandra Hankinson":MAILTO:alexandra@pmsociety.org.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR