Medical Affairs Professional Society

What Medical Affairs Professional Society does

Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit professional membership organization founded in 2016 and headquartered in Golden, Colorado. It serves Medical Affairs professionals working across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical technology companies, with a stated membership of more than 18,000 individuals from over 280 companies globally. The organization positions itself as the premier global body "FOR Medical Affairs professionals BY Medical Affairs professionals," focused on defining standards, guidance, and competency frameworks for the function.

MAPS operates a community-led, event-driven business model. Core product offerings include tiered individual and group memberships (priced from $55 for developing-country members up to $495 for two-year memberships, with team accounts at $235-$265 per member), the MAPS eCademy online training platform (including the Foundations in Medical Affairs Certificate Program), a Knowledge Center of Standards & Guidance documents, position papers, white papers, benchmark reports, and on-demand webinars, plus fee-based MasterClass small-group training programs in Launch Excellence, External Education, Medical Communications, and Field Medical. Revenue is supplemented by paid content (Elevate articles at $50 each, e-Learning courses at $889 for non-members), event registration from major Americas and EMEA Annual Meetings, and recurring Industry Partnership Program sponsorship from large biopharma and MedTech companies with 100+ Medical Affairs team members.

Distribution is primarily through a self-serve member portal, an e-commerce storefront for non-members, in-person annual meetings (Americas: 1,550 attendees in Denver 2026; EMEA: 567 attendees from 24 countries in Zürich 2026), regional chapter events, webinars, and a podcast series. MAPS also runs the Partner Circle Program, a directory connecting members with verified solution providers, and a Mentorship Program and Career Center to support professional development. The organization does not develop proprietary technology products; its IP is centered on the body of standards, the foundational Medical Affairs Textbook, and the institutional community it has assembled.

Name

Medical Affairs Professional Society

Legal name

Medical Affairs Professional Society

Website

https://medicalaffairs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS) is a non-profit global professional society serving 18,000+ Medical Affairs professionals across 280+ pharmaceutical, biotech, and MedTech companies. It delivers tiered membership, the eCademy training platform, standards and guidance content, MasterClass programs, and major annual meetings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE) (EDAGANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Medicine & Allied Health (Clinical) (EDAGABAG)

Keywords

• Medical affairs training
• Professional society membership
• Pharmaceutical professional development
• Medical education programs
• Healthcare industry standards

Headquarters

HQ city

Golden

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual and multi-year membership fees ranging from $55 for developing country members to $495 for two-year individual memberships. Team accounts available at $235-$265 per member based on team size.
2. Educational Content Sales: Sale of Elevate articles, white papers, benchmark reports, and educational resources at $50-$75 per item. Non-members pay premium prices while members receive free or discounted access.
3. Webinar and Event Access: Paid access to webinar recordings and conference materials. Members receive free or discounted access while non-members pay full price.
4. MasterClass Programs: Fee-based expert small-group training programs in Launch Excellence, External Education, Medical Communications, and Field Medical, available in U.S. cities and globally, or onsite to companies.
5. Industry Partnership Program: Biopharma and MedTech companies provide sponsorship and support for MAPS mission in exchange for team member membership benefits and access to training materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS) delivers membership-based access to a professional development and knowledge platform for Medical Affairs professionals working in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and MedTech industries. Its core offerings include tiered individual and team memberships, the MAPS eCademy e-learning platform with the Foundations in Medical Affairs Certificate Program, signature Americas and EMEA Annual Meetings, MasterClass small-group expert training, and a Knowledge Center containing Standards & Guidance, white papers, benchmark reports, and Elevate articles.

Product overview

MAPS is a non-profit global Medical Affairs organization offering a comprehensive platform of professional development and knowledge resources. The core offering centers on membership tiers providing access to the Knowledge Center (Standards & Guidance, Position Papers, White Papers, Webinars, Articles, Podcasts), MAPS eCademy with e-learning modules including the Foundations in Medical Affairs Certificate Program, and MasterClass small-group training programs. The organization hosts major Annual Meetings (Americas and EMEA), provides a Career Center, Mentorship Program, and operates the Partner Circle and Industry Partnership Programs connecting members with solutions providers. Additional paid content includes Elevate Articles, White Papers, and webinars available to non-members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Elevate Podcast: MAPS flagship podcast series featuring expert discussions on Medical Affairs topics including AI, literature evaluation, and professional development.
• MAPS eCademy
• MasterClass
• Knowledge Center
• SciTech & AI Series

Products and services

• MAPS Membership Tiered individual and team membership (1-Year $295, 2-Years $495; Student/Fellow $150; Developing Country $55; Team accounts $235-$265 per member) granting access to webinars, on-demand recordings, Standards & Guidance documents, e-learning modules, Knowledge Center resources, Annual Meeting discounts, Career Center, Mentorship Program, and regional chapter access for Medical Affairs professionals.
• MAPS eCademy Online learning platform providing e-learning modules and completion certificates including the Foundations in Medical Affairs Certificate Program; members receive included access while non-members pay $889 per course.
• MasterClass Training Program Expert-led small-group training program covering Launch Excellence, External Education, Medical Communications, and Field Medical topics, offered in U.S. cities and globally, with onsite delivery available to companies.
• Meetings and Events Annual conferences including Americas (1,550+ attendees in Denver 2026) and EMEA (567 attendees in Zürich 2026), regional chapter events, and webinars offering networking, education, and content access to Medical Affairs professionals.
• Mentorship Program Structured annual mentorship program for Medical Affairs professionals with a January application window and March-through-December program duration, requiring a $60 application fee separate from membership.
• Industry Partnership Program Enterprise partnership program for biopharma and MedTech companies with 100+ Medical Affairs team members, providing team members with MAPS membership and access to MAPS training and educational materials in exchange for mission sponsorship.
• Partner Circle Program Directory and partnership program connecting MAPS industry members with Medical Affairs solution providers, with a Partner Circle Directory for identifying verified solutions that support teams, departments, and organizations.
• MAPS Medical Affairs Textbook Comprehensive textbook resource for Medical Affairs professionals covering foundational and advanced concepts in the field, sold as a standalone publication.
• Knowledge Center Premium Content Premium Elevate Articles, Innovate Articles, White Papers, and Benchmark Reports sold individually through the MAPS storefront at $50-$75 per item, with members receiving free access and non-members paying the full price.

Quantifiable outcome

• MAPS has grown to 18,000+ members from 280+ companies globally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Industry Partnership Program MemberscoreOthersLeading biopharma and MedTech companies who provide fundamental support for MAPS mission. Team members of IPP companies receive MAPS membership and access to MAPS training and educational materials. Companies with 100+ Medical Affairs team members are eligible for the program.
• Partner Circle Program MemberscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSolution providers in the medical affairs space who connect industry members with solutions via the Partner Circle Directory. Supports team, department, and organizational needs through verified partner offerings.
• BP LogixcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted roundtable at MAPS Americas 2026 on AI in Medical Affairs, featuring demonstrations of workflow integration and AI tools. BP Logix produces the Approvia AI platform and conducted the 2026 AI in Medical Affairs Industry Benchmark Survey in partnership with MAPS.
• Veeva MedTechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted MedTech Medical Affairs roundtable at MAPS Americas 2026 Annual Meeting bringing together industry leaders to discuss standardizing responsibilities and operational workflows across MedTech Medical Affairs.
• CCC (Copyright Clearance Center)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted roundtable discussion at MAPS 2026 on literature monitoring in Medical Affairs. Thirteen participants from thirteen companies joined to discuss workflow challenges, AI perspectives, and copyright considerations.
• ZS AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ZS Associates to produce the white paper 'A Vision for Medical Communications 2035.' ZS provided resources, project support, and workshops with over 25 leading global medical communications professionals to develop the vision.
• CanopyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted roundtable on Real Content Integrity & AI in Medical Review at MAPS Americas 2026. Canopy conducted the session to validate how advanced technologies can bring value to the Medical Legal Regulatory (MLR) process.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Drug Information Association (DIA): DIA is a global, neutral, member-based professional association serving professionals involved in the discovery, development, and lifecycle management of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, and related products. Like MAPS, DIA offers conferences, training, publications, and standards across pharmaceutical development disciplines, making it a closely aligned peer in scope and business model.
• Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS): RAPS is a global membership organization for regulatory professionals in healthcare products, offering training, certifications (RAC), publications, and an annual gathering. Comparable to MAPS in serving a defined functional community within pharma/MedTech with credentialing and content monetization.
• International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE): ISPE is a global not-for-profit association serving pharmaceutical manufacturing professionals through training, conferences, publications, and guidance documents. It mirrors MAPS's community-led, content-and-events business model applied to a different pharmaceutical functional domain.
• American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS): AAPS is a professional scientific association of pharmaceutical scientists offering annual meetings, peer-reviewed journals, online learning, and member resources. Comparable to MAPS in membership model, scientific content focus, and global reach within pharmaceutical R&D.
• International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR): ISPOR is a global, member-based scientific and educational organization focused on health economics and outcomes research. Similar to MAPS in providing conferences, training, publications, and member-only resources for a specialized healthcare professional community.
• Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP): ACRP is a nonprofit membership association for clinical research professionals, offering certification, training, and an annual conference. Closely parallels MAPS's professional development and certification business model for a related pharmaceutical/clinical research audience.
• Parenteral Drug Association (PDA): PDA is a global not-for-profit association providing scientific, technical, and regulatory information to the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical community through conferences, training, and publications. Comparable to MAPS as a member-driven standards and education organization for pharma professionals.

Emerging players

• Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA): HBA is a global not-for-profit organization focused on advancing women in healthcare, providing leadership development, mentoring, networking events, and industry recognition. While different in demographic focus, HBA's membership-led GTM and event-driven engagement model parallel MAPS's.
• Medical Advertising Hall of Fame / Medical Marketing Association: Adjacent professional communities in healthcare marketing/communications share MAPS's mix of conferences, awards, and content offerings. Less directly comparable but relevant as a peer community serving pharmaceutical commercial functions adjacent to Medical Affairs.

Broad incumbents

• American Medical Association (AMA): AMA is the largest U.S. professional association for physicians, offering membership, publications, CME, advocacy, and credentialing. While much broader in scope, AMA represents the archetypal healthcare professional society business model that MAPS replicates at a more specialized, industry-focused scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MAPSmedaffairs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mapsmedaffairs
• Instagraminstagram.com/mapsmedaffairs

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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