Dr. Stefan Walzer

Introduction to AI in Market Access

With Dr Stefan Walzer

Course Details

THE CONTENT

Market access teams are under growing pressure to do more with less. AI offers real solutions, but only if you know which tools to use and how to apply them in a pharma context.

This condensed 1-day online course gives you a focused, practical introduction to the current use of AI tools in market access, while also giving you the insights to anticipate what is coming next.

Through a hands-on exercise and real-world examples, you will learn how to apply AI to key tasks and processes in market access and build the skills and confidence to use it effectively in your daily work.

If you want to harness the potential of AI in market access but have limited time available, this course is the ideal starting point. 


THE EXPERT

Dr Stefan Walzer is a recognised leader in applying AI to healthcare market access.

  • As the founder and CEO of MArS Market Access & Pricing Strategy GmbH, he initiated the use of AI platforms and tools to revolutionise dossier preparation, payer negotiations, and strategic decision-making. 

  • His career includes pivotal roles such as Global Payer Strategy Leader at F. Hoffmann – La Roche AG.

  • He is the author of over 40 peer-reviewed articles and more than 400 abstracts.

  • He is also a well-regarded lecturer in market access, pricing, and negotiation, with teaching experience at top universities in Germany. 

  • He holds a PhD in Health Economics from the University of Zurich and qualifications from the University of Tübingen and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.
     

To get a flavour of Stefan’s expertise and teaching style, watch this recent educational webinar: 


THE AUDIENCE & INTERACTIVE LEARNING FORMAT

If you work in a pharma or medtech market access team, this course is designed for you, whether you are new to AI or looking to deepen your practical understanding.

The online format is designed to be as interactive and hands-on as possible. You will benefit from:

  • A hands-on exercise applying AI tools to a real market access task.

  • Interactive sessions and real-world applications of AI in market access.

  • Expert feedback tailored to your specific challenges and questions.

  • Peer learning from international colleagues facing similar industry challenges.

  • Focused discussions and collaborative problem-solving, adapted for an online setting.

This practical and engaging online course gives you a solid foundation to start applying AI-driven solutions in your market access work from day one.

  1. How to use AI for market access intelligence and country landscape assessments.

  2. How to build and test an AI agent in a hands-on group exercise.

  3. What the key AI use cases in market access look like, from dossier writing to payer negotiations.

  4. How to navigate the ethical, legal, and regulatory framework around AI in Europe.

  5. What the next 2–3 years of AI in market access may look like, and how to keep building your skills.

 

 

Welcome & Introductions (~15 min)
Understanding AI and How It is Transforming Pharma Market Access (~1 h)
  • Key AI types (GenAI, LLMs, and machine learning)
  • Where AI is already being used in pharma
  • What HTA agencies say about AI
  • The market access lifecycle: where can and will AI play a role?
Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Considerations (~30 min)
  • Ethical considerations for GenAI in market access
  • The European framework: AI Act, GDPR, EMA, and EFPIA guidance
  • What this means for your team in practice
Using AI for Market Access Intelligence (~1 h)
  • Monitoring HTA decisions across European markets
  • Tracking competitor reimbursements
  • Building country landscape snapshots quickly with AI 
Lunch Break
Hands-On Exercise: Building an AI Market Access Agent (~2 h)
  • Groups build and test an AI agent for specific market access tasks and projects
  • Plenary debrief and expert feedback 
AI in Market Access: Key Use Cases (~1 h)
  • Reimbursement dossier writing
  • Systematic literature reviews
  • Health economic modelling
  • Payer negotiations 
The Future of AI in Market Access (~30 min)
  • Where has AI already arrived?
  • What might the next 2–3 years look like?
  • How to keep building your AI skills from here 
Final Q&A and Wrap-Up (~15 min)

 

Download Brochure

 

Complete the form below to download the course brochure and discover the full agenda, what you will learn, who you will learn from, and what past participants have to say.

 

UPCOMING DATES & FORMATS - FEES

16 October 2026

Live online

Early bird € 1 570

(until 11/09/2026)

(Full fee € 1 770)

 


TIMING & LOCATION

Live Online: Zoom sessions between 9 AM and 5 PM CET (Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris time).

All practical details will be shared upon registration. For any questions, please contact Margherita Mutto or call +32 472 03 11 38 .

 

DO YOU PREFER A FACE-TO-FACE LEARNING EXPERIENCE?

Immerse yourself for 2 days and learn FACE-TO-FACE from Dr Stefan Walzer and your international peers at our 2-day The AI for Pharma Market Access Course!

 

GROUP DISCOUNTS

Team discounts can be offered to 2 or more delegates from the same company.

Email Annelies Swaan for more details. 

 

HOW TO REGISTER

Click the green “Register” button on your preferred course session.
The registration wizard will guide you through the process.

 

PAYMENT OPTIONS

  • Credit Card: You’ll receive a secure payment link with your invoice (no immediate payment required).

  • Bank Transfer: Details provided with your invoice.

For help with registration, email Annelies Swaan or contact her by phone at +32 486 98 52 49.

 

INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION FEE

  • Access to a highly interactive, small-group online course (max 20 participants)

  • Course materials in both digital and hard copy format

  • Certificate of attendance signed by the experts and CELforPharma

 

VAT INFORMATION

Prices exclude VAT. VAT application depends on course format and your location:

  • Face-to-Face in Belgium: 21% Belgian VAT applies

  • Live online courses: The applicable VAT depends on your invoicing address. Contact your local VAT office for refund procedures where applicable.

 

TRANSFER & CANCELLATION POLICY

Flexible Transfer

If a registrant is unable to attend the scheduled course, they can avoid any cancellation charges by providing a suitable replacement participant.

Alternatively, the registrant may transfer once, on a 'space-available' basis and at no extra cost, to another course of the same value held within one year of the original course date, provided this is done at least three weeks prior to the event.

Registration Cancellation

  • Less than 14 days prior to the course date: The registrant is liable to pay the full invoiced registration fee.

  • Between 15 and 30 days prior to the course date: The registrant is liable to pay 50% of the invoiced registration fee.

  • More than 30 days prior to the course date: The registrant is liable to pay a cancellation fee of € 450 per registrant.

If a registrant postpones their participation to a future course and subsequently cancels again, no refund will be issued for the registration fees.
 

People attending this course are typically also interested in the below courses. 

Need help to find the right course? Email Inge Cornelis or call +32 473 65 15 77.

Do you want to upskill your team?

We can organise this training in-company (face-to-face or live online) and customise it to your specific focus and needs.

Fill in the below form and Inge Cornelis will contact you with further information.
 

Course Details

Dates & Locations

16 October 2026

Live online

Register

Prefer face-to-face training? Check out our 2-day The AI for Pharma Market Access Course.

Upcoming Session

16 October 2026, Live online

Early bird € 1 570

(until 11/09/2026)

 (Full fee € 1 770)

Prices are excl. VAT

THE CONTENT

Market access teams are under growing pressure to do more with less. AI offers real solutions, but only if you know which tools to use and how to apply them in a pharma context.

This condensed 1-day online course gives you a focused, practical introduction to the current use of AI tools in market access, while also giving you the insights to anticipate what is coming next.

Through a hands-on exercise and real-world examples, you will learn how to apply AI to key tasks and processes in market access and build the skills and confidence to use it effectively in your daily work.

If you want to harness the potential of AI in market access but have limited time available, this course is the ideal starting point. 


THE EXPERT

Dr Stefan Walzer is a recognised leader in applying AI to healthcare market access.

  • As the founder and CEO of MArS Market Access & Pricing Strategy GmbH, he initiated the use of AI platforms and tools to revolutionise dossier preparation, payer negotiations, and strategic decision-making. 

  • His career includes pivotal roles such as Global Payer Strategy Leader at F. Hoffmann – La Roche AG.

  • He is the author of over 40 peer-reviewed articles and more than 400 abstracts.

  • He is also a well-regarded lecturer in market access, pricing, and negotiation, with teaching experience at top universities in Germany. 

  • He holds a PhD in Health Economics from the University of Zurich and qualifications from the University of Tübingen and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.
     

To get a flavour of Stefan’s expertise and teaching style, watch this recent educational webinar: 


THE AUDIENCE & INTERACTIVE LEARNING FORMAT

If you work in a pharma or medtech market access team, this course is designed for you, whether you are new to AI or looking to deepen your practical understanding.

The online format is designed to be as interactive and hands-on as possible. You will benefit from:

  • A hands-on exercise applying AI tools to a real market access task.

  • Interactive sessions and real-world applications of AI in market access.

  • Expert feedback tailored to your specific challenges and questions.

  • Peer learning from international colleagues facing similar industry challenges.

  • Focused discussions and collaborative problem-solving, adapted for an online setting.

This practical and engaging online course gives you a solid foundation to start applying AI-driven solutions in your market access work from day one.

  1. How to use AI for market access intelligence and country landscape assessments.

  2. How to build and test an AI agent in a hands-on group exercise.

  3. What the key AI use cases in market access look like, from dossier writing to payer negotiations.

  4. How to navigate the ethical, legal, and regulatory framework around AI in Europe.

  5. What the next 2–3 years of AI in market access may look like, and how to keep building your skills.

 

 

Welcome & Introductions (~15 min)
Understanding AI and How It is Transforming Pharma Market Access (~1 h)
  • Key AI types (GenAI, LLMs, and machine learning)
  • Where AI is already being used in pharma
  • What HTA agencies say about AI
  • The market access lifecycle: where can and will AI play a role?
Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Considerations (~30 min)
  • Ethical considerations for GenAI in market access
  • The European framework: AI Act, GDPR, EMA, and EFPIA guidance
  • What this means for your team in practice
Using AI for Market Access Intelligence (~1 h)
  • Monitoring HTA decisions across European markets
  • Tracking competitor reimbursements
  • Building country landscape snapshots quickly with AI 
Lunch Break
Hands-On Exercise: Building an AI Market Access Agent (~2 h)
  • Groups build and test an AI agent for specific market access tasks and projects
  • Plenary debrief and expert feedback 
AI in Market Access: Key Use Cases (~1 h)
  • Reimbursement dossier writing
  • Systematic literature reviews
  • Health economic modelling
  • Payer negotiations 
The Future of AI in Market Access (~30 min)
  • Where has AI already arrived?
  • What might the next 2–3 years look like?
  • How to keep building your AI skills from here 
Final Q&A and Wrap-Up (~15 min)

 

Download Brochure

 

Complete the form below to download the course brochure and discover the full agenda, what you will learn, who you will learn from, and what past participants have to say.

 

UPCOMING DATES & FORMATS - FEES

16 October 2026

Live online

Early bird € 1 570

(until 11/09/2026)

(Full fee € 1 770)

 


TIMING & LOCATION

Live Online: Zoom sessions between 9 AM and 5 PM CET (Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris time).

All practical details will be shared upon registration. For any questions, please contact Margherita Mutto or call +32 472 03 11 38 .

 

DO YOU PREFER A FACE-TO-FACE LEARNING EXPERIENCE?

Immerse yourself for 2 days and learn FACE-TO-FACE from Dr Stefan Walzer and your international peers at our 2-day The AI for Pharma Market Access Course!

 

GROUP DISCOUNTS

Team discounts can be offered to 2 or more delegates from the same company.

Email Annelies Swaan for more details. 

 

HOW TO REGISTER

Click the green “Register” button on your preferred course session.
The registration wizard will guide you through the process.

 

PAYMENT OPTIONS

  • Credit Card: You’ll receive a secure payment link with your invoice (no immediate payment required).

  • Bank Transfer: Details provided with your invoice.

For help with registration, email Annelies Swaan or contact her by phone at +32 486 98 52 49.

 

INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION FEE

  • Access to a highly interactive, small-group online course (max 20 participants)

  • Course materials in both digital and hard copy format

  • Certificate of attendance signed by the experts and CELforPharma

 

VAT INFORMATION

Prices exclude VAT. VAT application depends on course format and your location:

  • Face-to-Face in Belgium: 21% Belgian VAT applies

  • Live online courses: The applicable VAT depends on your invoicing address. Contact your local VAT office for refund procedures where applicable.

 

TRANSFER & CANCELLATION POLICY

Flexible Transfer

If a registrant is unable to attend the scheduled course, they can avoid any cancellation charges by providing a suitable replacement participant.

Alternatively, the registrant may transfer once, on a 'space-available' basis and at no extra cost, to another course of the same value held within one year of the original course date, provided this is done at least three weeks prior to the event.

Registration Cancellation

  • Less than 14 days prior to the course date: The registrant is liable to pay the full invoiced registration fee.

  • Between 15 and 30 days prior to the course date: The registrant is liable to pay 50% of the invoiced registration fee.

  • More than 30 days prior to the course date: The registrant is liable to pay a cancellation fee of € 450 per registrant.

If a registrant postpones their participation to a future course and subsequently cancels again, no refund will be issued for the registration fees.
 

Do you want to upskill your team?

We can organise this training in-company (face-to-face or live online) and customise it to your specific focus and needs.

Fill in the below form and Inge Cornelis will contact you with further information.
 

Dates & Locations

16 October 2026

Live online

Register

Prefer face-to-face training? Check out our 2-day The AI for Pharma Market Access Course.