From AI Black Box to Audit-Ready: Making AI Work in Medical Affairs - MAPScast Episode 3

Step inside the future of Medical Information as we unpack what it really takes to move AI from a “black box” to audit-ready, trusted, and defensible. While AI systems are probabilistic, regulators expect transparency, explainability, and reproducibility. In this episode, we break down why human oversight is critical and how they directly impact patient safety, regulatory compliance, and credibility with HCPs. You’ll walk away with a clear, practical view of the key pillars of responsible AI, the real risks of generative AI in regulated environments, and how leading organizations are building systems that balance innovation with control.

Learning Objectives:
• Confidently leveraging AI in Medical Information as a companion within your teams
• Defining roles/responsibilities of the human vs. AI
• Understand why “audit-ready AI” is critical in Medical Information
• Apply practical strategies to make AI systems audit-ready

Explore these free resources from the AI Academy, an initiative by industry associations MILE, phactMI, PIPA, and AI expert AVAYL:

- AI Auditability & Explainability Webinar – Practical insights from Pfizer and MILE on preparing AI systems for audit and ensuring explainability: https://www.avayl.tech/past-webinars-recordings/ai-auditability-%26-explainability-

- Reference Guide: Scalable AI Implementation – A comprehensive guide for Medical Affairs leaders in the AI transformation
AI Academy Repository – Including the Pocket Guide for Responsible AI Evaluation, AI cheat sheets, webinar recordings, and other educational resources: https://www.avayl.tech/repository

- Learn more about the organizations behind the initiative:
Medical Information Leaders in Europe (MILE): https://www.mile-association.org/
AVAYL & MedPro: https://www.avayl.tech/
AI Academy: https://www.avayl.tech/academy

All AI Academy resources are freely available through both the MILE and AVAYL websites.


About the Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS) 

The Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS) is the leading global authority and community for Medical Affairs professionals, uniting over 18,000 members across 400+ organizations in Pharmaceutical, Biotech, MedTech, and related industries. 

Founded in 2016, MAPS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing careers and elevating the Medical Affairs profession worldwide.  

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Whether you're an emerging professional, an established Medical Affairs leader, or a senior executive, MAPS offers the community, resources, and career development tools to help you grow, lead, and thrive.