Why certification is a Gold Standard In all occupations and professions, certification is viewed as a professional qualification, signifying to employers, regulators, and the public that the holder of the credential possesses the breadth and depth of knowledge and skills needed to competently perform the role. Because certification is typically a voluntary process (vs. … [Read more...]
Perspectives and Advice from the 2020 Medical Science Liaison of The Year Award Winners
In anticipation of the 9th Annual MSL Society Conference being held in Las Vegas, December 12-14th and this year’s MSL of The Year Awards, we asked a few of the 2020 award winners how winning the award impacted their careers, what they have been able to achieve during the pandemic, and what best practice they would share with other MSL professionals. How has winning the MSL … [Read more...]
Letter from the Editor
Hello Fellow Medical Affairs Colleagues! The next MSL Society annual conference is nearly here and it’s a BIG one with the 10th Anniversary program! Get ready for an incredible conference with great networking and learning in Vegas! I hope everyone is enjoying the summer months whether it’s hot beach weather or cold in the southern hemisphere! Moving out west at the … [Read more...]
New Medical Science Liaison Onboarding Training: Perspectives of Participants and Facilitators
Onboarding and training Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) can be stressful, time-consuming, and expensive. Many companies do not have the internal resources or the adequate time needed to fully onboard new MSLs. In fact, in a global survey, 72% of MSLs revealed that their initial onboard training consisted of only being given a set of journal articles related to the product or … [Read more...]
Achieving Effective KOL Engagement and Intelligence Gathering During Medical Conferences
Attending medical conferences and intelligence gathering are important activities for most Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs). In fact, a recent global survey conducted by the Medical Science Liaison Society (MSL Society) found that globally 97% of MSLs attend medical conferences while 85% participate in gathering insights (1). Historically, intelligence gathering and deepening … [Read more...]
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