Cracking the Code: Pharma & Medical Affairs 101

Start Date
13 November 2025
End Date
13 November 2025
Start Time
10:00
End Time
11:00
Venue
ARCS Virtual Classroom
Who Can Register?
Anyone

For anyone interested in Medical Affairs

Will You Be in a Medical Affairs Role in 2026?

Medical Affairs is one of the fastest-growing and most rewarding areas in the pharmaceutical industry. But breaking in — or stepping up — can feel daunting without the right knowledge, skills, and strategies.

That’s why ARCS and Edge Medical have created a 4-part webinar series to give you the insights and tools you need to secure your place in Medical Affairs.

Delivered live across four weeks (1 hour each) and then available on demand via ARCS and Edge Medical, this program blends presentation, discussion, and live Q&A so you walk away with clarity, confidence, and an actionable career plan.

Week 1 – Cracking the Code: Pharma & Medical Affairs 101

What you’ll learn:

  • The structure of the pharmaceutical industry and where Medical Affairs fits.
  • The lifecycle of a medicine, from discovery to patient access.
  • The unique (non-promotional) role of Medical Affairs and its compliance boundaries.
  • Meet a community of other aspiring candidates to start building your network

Learning outcomes:

  • Explain the role of Medical Affairs in the pharma ecosystem.
  • Map how Medical Affairs connects with Regulatory, R&D, and Commercial.
  • Describe how Medical Affairs delivers value to patients, HCPs, and companies.

Speaker Details: 

Matthew Britland, Medical and Managing Director of EdgeMedical

Experienced Medical Affairs Director with a demonstrated history of working in the pharmaceuticals industry and clinical roles. Skilled in Pharmaceutical Medicine, Oncology and Haematology . Strong professional with a MMedSc focused in Pharmaceutical Medicine from UNSW Australia. Currently working towards DrPH which focuses on the the role of Medical Affairs in the Quality use of Medicine (QUM) and its impact on patient outcomes.

David Carrol, Director - Learning & Capability Development at EdgeMedical

I am a passionate advocate of personal and professional development. With over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, I bring a deep passion for professional development and a strong belief that sustainable business success is built on getting the fundamentals right.

Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the world’s leading organisations, including Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, AstraZeneca, AbbVie, and Eli Lilly. As a business leadership coach and capability development consultant, I specialise in designing and delivering powerful learning and development programs spanning commercial, medical affairs, management, and leadership.

I am deeply committed to helping my clients develop the skills, mindset, and strategic focus required to drive performance and achieve measurable success.​ Whether it's through coaching, training, or strategic planning, I love supporting business leaders to clarify their vision, build capability, and execute winning strategies with confidence and consistency.

Entry criteria: 

This is an entry level workshop.If you have any questions regarding your suitability for this workshop, please email the ARCS office on arcs@arcs.com.au 

Registration fees

Workshop fees (incl. GST):

ARCS member - $150
Non-member - $200

Full Series (Members) : $495 (all 4 live sessions + recordings + resources).

 

Virtual classroom

This workshop runs for 1 hour from 10am-11am 

 

If you become a member of ARCS, you can enjoy member benefits such as discounted rates at courses/workshops/conferences/networking events and free access to the Interest Area meetings and members resources. If you would like to become a member, please click here for more information.  If you have any questions please contact arcs@arcs.com.au