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ArticlePharmaceutical medicine2025

Pioneering the Future of Medical Affairs: A Strategic Transformation to Meet the Spanish Healthcare Ecosystem's Evolving Trends.

Ana Pérez Domínguez, Jorge Marinich, Gema Monteagudo, Carmen Moreno, Lucía Regadera, Inmaculada Iglesias

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Article in Pharmaceutical medicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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6 authors.

Ana Pérez DomínguezMedical Affairs Department, AstraZeneca Farmacéutica Spain, C. del Puerto de Somport 21-23, Fuencarral-El Pardo, 28050, Madrid, Spain. Ana.Perez.Dominguez@astrazeneca.com.ORCID 0009-0005-8636-5733
Jorge MarinichMedical Affairs Department, AstraZeneca Farmacéutica Spain, C. del Puerto de Somport 21-23, Fuencarral-El Pardo, 28050, Madrid, Spain.
Gema MonteagudoMedical Affairs Department, AstraZeneca Farmacéutica Spain, C. del Puerto de Somport 21-23, Fuencarral-El Pardo, 28050, Madrid, Spain.
Carmen MorenoMedical Affairs Department, AstraZeneca Farmacéutica Spain, C. del Puerto de Somport 21-23, Fuencarral-El Pardo, 28050, Madrid, Spain.
Lucía RegaderaMedical Affairs Department, AstraZeneca Farmacéutica Spain, C. del Puerto de Somport 21-23, Fuencarral-El Pardo, 28050, Madrid, Spain.
Inmaculada IglesiasMedical Affairs Department, AstraZeneca Farmacéutica Spain, C. del Puerto de Somport 21-23, Fuencarral-El Pardo, 28050, Madrid, Spain.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The role of medical affairs (MA) in the pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the increasing complexity of healthcare ecosystems, the rise of digital technologies, and the need for enhanced stakeholder engagement. In alignment with the MA 2030 vision, AstraZeneca Spain has implemented a forward-thinking transformation strategy, positioning MA as a strategic healthcare partner through a structured, data-driven, and patient-centered approach. Our transformation journey has been anchored in five strategic priorities: boosting MA leadership, integrating end-to-end data and analytics, refocusing resources using data-backed strategies, aligning evidence generation with stakeholder needs, and orchestrating omnichannel scientific engagement. To achieve this, we developed and implemented innovative methodologies such as regional archetyping, healthcare account characterization, and stakeholder mapping to systematically analyze and tailor engagement strategies across different healthcare settings. A core component of this strategy is the CARABELA initiative, a structured approach aimed at fostering the optimization clinical pathways, promoting public-private collaborations, and driving practice-changing interventions to improve healthcare efficiency. In addition, we have transitioned from descriptive to predictive analytics through advanced real-world evidence models, ensuring that MA-led initiatives remain proactive and impact-driven. This transformation serves as a scalable framework for MA evolution globally, reinforcing its role as a catalyst for healthcare innovation. By integrating real-world data, digital engagement, and strategic collaboration, MA departments should position themselves to navigate the evolving healthcare landscape while delivering tangible benefits for patients, healthcare professionals, and systems worldwide.

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Delivery of Health CareDrug IndustryHumansPatient-Centered CarePublic-Private Sector PartnershipsSpainStakeholder Participation

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