Introduction There is no doubt that diversity breeds creativity and innovation. Numerous studies have demonstrated that diverse demographic representation in medicine is associated with multiple benefits. These include better healthcare access for underserved communities, cultural intelligence amongst physicians, and designed medical research across various patient … [Read more...]
Cognitive Diversity and MSL Team Success
“Strength lies in differences, not in similarities” is a famous quote by Stephen R. Covey. This issue of the MSL Journal is focusing on the value of these differences and the importance of diversity in the profession. When most people think of diversity, identity diversity comes to mind: differences in age, gender, ethnicity. Identity diversity leverages the differences in … [Read more...]
Letter from the Editor
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...]
The MSL-DISC Personality Types survey
The MSL role is constantly evolving and facing new challenges. MSLs are both scientific experts and relationship managers. As such, they are required to perform tasks that are extremely analytical and technical in nature, while being able to skilfully handle relationships on a human level. Each of these responsibilities seems to require not only very different competencies but … [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...]
The Lessons Learned
When I accepted my first MSL role, I was overjoyed, and I had no idea how absolutely amazing yet completely frustrating my first year would be. There were moments of success (like passing certification) and feeling like an integral part of my team. And then there were times when I felt clueless; so clueless that I felt that I did not even know what questions to ask to try to … [Read more...]