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...]
Letter From the Editor
Dear MSL Journal Readers – We are approaching Spring with new beginnings all around! While it may seem that the pandemic is beginning to abate, other worries replace this one; yet, our medical teams remain resilient, knowing patients are ever waiting for new treatments and better medical solutions. This edition of The MSL Journal has a dearth of information to digest … [Read more...]
Letter From Editor
Hello, my fellow Medical Affairs Colleagues! Welcome to another edition of The MSL Journal! This one is jam-packed with valuable information and I am so glad that you’re back to read on as our community continues to contribute such worthy topics! In particular, this edition is focused on how MSLs and managers can up their game, demonstrating immense value and strategic … [Read more...]