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...]
Letter from Editor
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...]
People Leaders Need Development, Too!
As medical affairs leaders, we are always thinking about the development needs of our teams, however, in talking with many leaders across organizations, there is consistently very little focus on people leader development needs. As we consider how vital it is to invest in our staff to help them advance their competencies, growth should not end when one moves into … [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...]
Compliance Update: OIG Focus on Speaker Programs
Speaker programs undeniably represent the highest risk marketing practice in the industry, with a focus on paying HCPs who often prescribe a product to promote products to other clinicians. The US OIG (Office of Inspector General) has increased scrutiny of speaker programs in the recent few years, culminating in an SFA (Special Fraud Alert) released in November 2021, as well … [Read more...]