Day 1: Monday, March 2, 2026 - ET (Eastern Time, GMT-05:00)
- Sarah Dingle - Associate Director, HCP Engagement Operations, Alnylam
This interactive, live polling session provides open discussion with expert industry peers on advanced topics within speaker programs.
*Suitable for those with 5+ years of experience working in Speaker Programs. This session will not be recorded.
Speaker program definitions and governance
Medical Affairs vs. Commercial ownership
Roundtables and peer-to-peer programs
Speaker compliance and program rules
Speaker relationship management
Travel, meals, and hospitality compliance
FMV rates, caps, and reimbursements
TOV reporting and disclosure requirements
FDA, Chevron, and enforcement trends
Speaker FFS prep, service and travel
- Michael Varlotta - President, MLVII Associates
- Tim Reasoner - Director Lilly USA Faculty Administration & Lilly USA Third Party Management Office, Lilly USA
- Teresa Hurlbut - Associate Director, US HCP Marketing, Medical Education, Blueprint Medicines
This session mirrors the popular master class format, specifically designed for those at the beginning and intermediate stages of their professional journey. In this supportive learning environment, participants can ask essential questions at a comfortable pace, guided by industry veterans who bring decades of combined experience across operations, compliance, and marketing.
Speaker Program Basics
Medical Affairs vs. Commercial Programs
Roles and Responsibilities
Speaker Selection and Training
Building an Effective Speaker Bureau
Virtual vs. In-Person Programs
Audience Engagement Best Practices
Peer-to-Peer Learning Models
Program Compliance Fundamentals
FMV and Speaker Compensation
Travel, Meals, and Expense Considerations
- Beagy Fils-Aime - Specialist-Speaker Bureau & Customer Engagement, Jazz Pharmaceuticals
- Ellen Friedman - Senior Manager, Speaker Programs and Field Operations, Keenova Therapeutics
Live Polling (anonymous) Benchmarking on:
Venue selection and program optics
Programs tied to congresses and meetings
Attendee management, walk-ins, and late arrivals
Field rep involvement and post-program activities
Speaker recruitment, training, and utilization
Virtual and hybrid program best practices
PBL program models and success factors
Monitoring, AI oversight, and compliance
Audience engagement, surveys, and Q&A
Exceptions management and approvals
Innovative HCP and patient education approaches
- Michael Varlotta - President, MLVII Associates
- Tim Reasoner - Director Lilly USA Faculty Administration & Lilly USA Third Party Management Office, Lilly USA
Transparency and Reporting Requirements
Venue Selection and Appropriate Settings
Attendee Management and Program Logistics
Field Representative Participation
Program Monitoring and Oversight
Managing Exceptions and Special Circumstances
Regulatory and Enforcement Trends
Patient Education Programs
Emerging Innovations in HCP Education and AI
- Beagy Fils-Aime - Specialist-Speaker Bureau & Customer Engagement, Jazz Pharmaceuticals
- Ellen Friedman - Senior Manager, Speaker Programs and Field Operations, Keenova Therapeutics
We will split into tables and connect on role-specific challenges first, then cross functional pain points, communication hurdles and problem solve for actionable results. Join this session to find solutions in conversation with your teams.
- Standardizing speaker program governance and processes across the organization
Managing program requirements, documentation, and vendor alignment
Collecting and reporting speaker program metrics across cross-functional teams
- Beagy Fils-Aime - Specialist-Speaker Bureau & Customer Engagement, Jazz Pharmaceuticals
- Peter Lee - Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, Kura Oncology