Dear Readers, It is that time of year again when we look back and reflect on all we have done and aspired to do over the past year! 2022 has been a journey through the winding trail of the recent pandemic, where we find Covid is still with us and that we have all successfully adapted to life, finding new ways to conduct business and make an impact on patient care which is … [Read more...]
MSL Leader Mentors Share Their Perspectives on the Aspiring MSL Mentor Program
Mentoring has always played a crucial role among the activities of MSL professionals. Through mentors, aspiring MSLs are guided on how to break into the MSL role, and MSLs are coached properly with advice on how to further their careers. The MSL Society recognizes the value of mentoring MSL professionals, hence its dedicated Aspiring Mentorship Program. This unique program … [Read more...]
MSL of the Year Awards: Perspectives from 2022 Winners
The 2022 MSL of the Year Awards were announced during the 10th annual MSL Society conference in Las Vegas, September 6th-8th. The purpose of the awards is to recognize excellence within the MSL Profession and is open to all MSLs and MSL Managers globally. During the Awards Night Celebration on September 7th, 39 finalists from eight countries were acknowledged, and a winner … [Read more...]
Evaluating MSL Performance and Advocating for a Promotion
Introduction Effective performance evaluation helps leaders identify strengths and weaknesses relative to the overall mission; through careful evaluation of what is working and not working related to achieving goals, one can focus on areas for improvement, create benchmarks for achievement and provide data to make informed decisions. Performance evaluations create a snapshot … [Read more...]
What Should I Expect as a New MSL in the Digital World of Medical Affairs?
Yes, it is clear to all of us now that Medical Affairs has become a strategic function within the pharmaceutical industry, and from this point, I can tell you that the MSL role is much more important than ever before! But is it only because of the strategic role of the function? No, it is also due to the evolving technological advances and digitalization, along with the … [Read more...]
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