New medical science liaisons (MSLs) and MSL managers face a variety of challenges in their new roles and may benefit from seeking advice and insights from their more experienced counterparts. To help facilitate this, the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Society offers an MSL Mentor Program for new MSLs or MSL managers. Their mentor/ mentee program assembles new and experienced … [Read more...]
From MSL to Medical Lead: A Journey Through Medical Affairs
Ever wonder where an MSL career may lead? Read on for my interview with Dr. Ann McPherson, PhD, Country Medical Lead for Rare Diseases at Takeda Canada. Many years ago, before I became an MSL, I had a moment of hesitation as I noticed that the higher-level positions in medical affairs were held by people with MDs, not PhDs like myself. I was worried that my options would be … [Read more...]
Adapt or Perish: A look at MSL Development During the COVID-19 Pandemic Through the Lens of an MSL Team Manager
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted millions of people both personally and professionally in ways most of us would not have imagined two years ago. All of us who are or manage MSLs know that the life of an MSL team has been changed, in some cases dramatically. I interviewed my friend and former colleague, Jean-Francois Fortin, Medical Affairs Lead at Eli Lilly Canada, to find … [Read more...]