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...]
What virtual technologies are your organization using for communicating with and or engaging with KOLs and or other HCPs?
52% of responses to the survey indicate use of ZOOM with 48% responding that they use Webex. Both are excellent web meeting platforms! We are primarily using ZOOM for web meetings with KOLs / HCP at Biohaven and the field sales team is also using ZOOM virtual meetings. As we made this quick adjustment from in person to virtual meetings, one aspect that was really useful is … [Read more...]
Letter from the Editor
March 2020, As we all navigate uncertainty and dramatic changes in our personal and professional lives in light of an unprecedented worldwide pandemic, we are reminded that MSLs are resilient, flexible, adaptable and ever service oriented! No matter what challenges we face, we rise to every occasion and deliver value. 2020 has started with such a force to be reckoned … [Read more...]