Warm holiday greetings to everyone! As we settle into winter and the holidays are upon us, I want to wish each of you a happy new year going into 2021! This year has been one of unprecedented challenge and vast change for all of us! In my view, we are demonstrating the nimble, adaptable nature MSLs and leaders have! Closing out 2020, we are dedicating this issue of The … [Read more...]
Enhance Your Next Virtual Medical Conference!
The MSL Society has a routine “MSL Insights” broadcast hosted by Dr. Samuel Dyer with an array of useful topics! On Aug 28, 2020 show, Eddie Power Ph.D., MBA, GFMD, Vice President, North America Medical Affairs Hospital Business with Pfizer partnered with Rob Consalvo, Director of Strategic Commercial Engagement with H1 to discuss Novel Approaches to Engaging KOLs and … [Read more...]
Letter from the Editor
Welcome to the Virtual Work World! No need to grab a coat or briefcase and head out the door! As all of us have experienced over recent months, we have been abruptly thrust into a foreign environment that removes us from personal contact, routines and daily structure. One thing we can count on is that MSLs are resilient, adaptive and flexible. We embrace the challenges and take … [Read more...]
Letter From the Editor
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the activities of MSLs including how they engage with KOLs and other healthcare providers is quickly evolving. The MSL Society worked with its Advisory Board to create a comprehensive survey to gain insights into how the current COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the activities of Medical Science Liaisons globally including working virtually … [Read more...]
As a result of COVID 19 are you getting less time on average during a virtual KOL engagement versus your typical in person meetings?
The answer to this question depends on what type of in person meeting I had planned. For instance, when I am seeing a KOL during the middle of a busy clinic day I am likely to get less time together – maybe 15-20 minutes! If I had a dinner meeting planned, in all likelihood I would have met for at least 2-3 hours! The survey results indicate that 46% are having meetings … [Read more...]