Pathway to Impact
PEPS is a trusted space for industry patient engagement professionals to collaborate, share challenges, and shape the future of the patient engagement role across the life sciences.
Beyond discussion and presentations, members actively contribute to working groups that develop practical frameworks, publications, and initiatives for public consultation.
As we deliver the academic program and the broader set of activities within the PEPS program, we are shaping them with the ambition to address the needs of professionals at each level of the strategic framework.
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PE leaders receive resources and peer support to strengthen the case for PE internally and externally, and to advocate for recognition and resources at the C-suite level.
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Mid-level PE Teams gain insights into practices at larger organizations, practical frameworks to embed PE, and proximity to senior leaders for guidance.
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Early-career or transitioning PE Professionals benefit from continuous learning, professional development, and staying connected to the field.
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SMEs or mid-sized organizations receive applied guidance on integrating PE across medical affairs, clinical development, and government affairs.
Elevating the PE Function
Strengthening the ecosystem-level impact of patient engagement.
Professional Excellence
Building skills and expertise in patient engagement.
PE Teams Alignment
Connecting teams across the industry to drive better practices in PE.
Organizational Culture
Driving awareness and embedding PE best practices within teams.
Program Activities
PEPS provides practical opportunities for members to strengthen their skills, learn from peers, and help shape the future of patient engagement in healthcare.
Through training, peer exchange, collaborative initiatives, members can develop their professional capabilities while contributing to advancing patient engagement best practices across the healthcare system.
VIRTUAL LEARNING LABS
Expert-led training sessions designed strengthen your technical capabilities and practical tools used across healthcare, life sciences, and research.
PEER-LED DISCUSSIONS
Interactive conversations where members share experiences, challenges, and solutions from real-world patient engagement work.
PEPS JOURNAL CLUB
Discussions on recent publications, regulatory developments, and evolving patient engagement practices.
MEMBERS SUMMIT
Our flagship gathering where members help define priorities, launch initiatives, and guide the direction of PEPS.
AD-HOC IMPACT SESSIONS
Focused discussions or training organized around timely topics and member priorities.
Contribute to the Profession
Members can participate in working groups and task forces that advance patient engagement practice.
Publications Working Group
Develop publications demonstrating the strategic value of patient engagement.
Competency Framework Working Group
Develop an industry competency framework for patient engagement professionals.
Guidelines & Policy Working Group
Contribute to policy discussions and shared industry perspectives on patient engagement.
Task Forces
Short-term groups addressing emerging opportunities and member priorities.
Connected to the PEPS Strategic Framework
All activities support the four pillars of the PEPS Strategic Framework
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Professional excellence
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Team alignment
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Organizational culture
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Elevating patient engagement across the healthcare ecosystem