Medical Affairs is in the middle of a quiet revolution. AI tools are changing how we analyze data, engage with physicians, and build medical strategies. But most of us were never trained for this — we learned on the job, one experiment at a time.
That's why I started writing. I wanted a place to share what actually works — not theoretical frameworks, but the real tools, workflows, and strategies I use every day as a Medical Affairs Lead in oncology.
I'm a pharmacist with a PhD from the University of Münster. After a research fellowship at Nagoya University in Japan, I joined pharma as a Medical Science Liaison at Bayer. In 2017, I moved to AstraZeneca — first managing an MSL team, then becoming a Medical Affairs Manager and eventually Lead for oncology in Germany.
Along the way, I launched five oncology products, built brustkrebs.de (a patient information platform for breast cancer), and became the person on the team who kept asking: "Could we automate this? Could AI do this better?"
Today I lead Medical Affairs for lung cancer at AstraZeneca Germany, managing a team of four. Outside of my day job, I build AI-powered tools, write about digital strategy in pharma, and help other Medical Affairs professionals navigate the same questions I've been working through.
Over 10 years of driving medical strategy, digital transformation, and patient-centered innovation in oncology.
Leading integrated medical strategies in lung cancer across Germany. Five successful product launches, omnichannel engagement strategies, and cross-functional team leadership spanning Medical, Regulatory, and Market Access.
Building digital tools, dashboards, and agentic AI workflows that increase productivity across Medical Affairs teams. Championing AI adoption within the organization and exploring how large language models transform how we engage with healthcare professionals.
Spearheaded the development of brustkrebs.de — a patient information platform helping breast cancer patients better understand their diagnosis, treatment options, and care pathway.
Whether you're an MSL considering the move to Medical Advisor, a Medical Affairs Manager exploring AI, or a pharma professional looking to build your digital presence — this is for you.
Honest guides on how to get into Medical Affairs, what the job actually looks like, and how to grow from MSL to Lead.
Practical applications of AI in pharma — from LLM workflows and agentic systems to dashboards and automation.
Perspectives on where Medical Affairs is heading — the "Medical Advisor 2030" vision, digital transformation, and personal branding.
I regularly speak at internal summits and industry events on topics ranging from AI adoption in Medical Affairs to the future of omnichannel engagement in oncology. My goal is to inspire teams to think differently about how we deliver medical value.
University of Münster · University of Nagoya, Japan
Magna Cum Laude. Research in pharmaceutical sciences with an international fellowship at Nagoya University.
Bayer · Cardiovascular Medicine
Field medical work with Key Opinion Leaders in the cardiovascular & renal space.
AstraZeneca · Head & Neck, GI, GU Cancers
Managing a team of Medical Science Liaisons across multiple solid tumor indications.
AstraZeneca · Oncology
Five product launches. Omnichannel medical strategies. Created brustkrebs.de. Promoted to Medical Affairs Lead.
AstraZeneca · NSCLC Germany
Strategic leadership for advanced lung cancer therapies. Leading a team of 4 Medical Affairs Managers. AI innovation champion. Building digital tools and agentic workflows for Medical Affairs.