Overview

DIA's Latin America Medical Information and Communication Workshop provides attendees with a comprehensive view of the evolving role of medical affairs professional in Latin America. Speakers have hands-on experience in the region, and will share their successes and best practices in effective communication of medical information. The impact of global harmonization efforts will be covered, and an up-to date discussion of the regional requirements that underpin pharmaceutical product development as it relates to medical affairs across Latin America. You will have numerous opportunities to take part in discussions and network with colleagues within the pharmaceutical industry. *The primary language is English, however both English and Portuguese will be spoken during the Workshop. Simultaneous Translation will be available.

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Promoting Patient-Centric Business: MedComm in Latin America
Hear Barbara Nardi, Associate Director of Medical Communications, PPD, Brazil, and Emanuela Lopes Fernandes Saraiva, Customer Service and Medical Information Manager in Pharmacovigilance, Libbs Farmaceutica, Brazil, discuss topics from DIA's 2018 Latin America Medical Information and Communication Workshop.
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What Are Some Hot Topics for Medical Information Professionals in Latin America?

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Medical Information Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Patient Support Programs
Chatbots
GDPR

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Who should attend?

Professionals involved in:

Medical Communications
Medical Information
Medical Call Center Environment
Regulatory Affairs
Professional Education, Training, and Development

Learning objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Assess potential barriers adopting new technologies and ways to overcome them
Discuss challenges and opportunities in implementing Patient Support and Health Literacy Programs for patient assistance
Describe the impact of data protection regulations on Medical Information
Identify a strategic overview on how Medical Information can support other departments

Program Committee

Viviane Arid De Lima, PharmD, MBA Medical Information Regional Lead, Latam; Global Lead, Patient Engagement
Pfizer Inc, Brazil
Barbara Nardi, PharmD Global Director - Medical Communications
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Brazil
Octavio Gomes Operations Manager, Medical Communications
PPD, Brazil
Tiago Nakamura Associate Director, Safety Operations Team
IQVIA, Brazil
Emanuela Lopez Fernandes Saraiva Pharmacovigilance and Customer Service Manager
Libbs Farmaceutica, Brazil