Mentors have always played an important part in breaking into the MSL role as well as helping MSLs to advance their careers further. We interviewed 8 mentors and 7 mentees about their experience with the MSL Society Mentor Program 2021 to showcase the value that a mentor program could bring to your career. 1. Why did you want to be a mentor? Cherie Hyder: I enjoy learning … [Read more...]
Perspectives and Advice from the 2020 Medical Science Liaison of The Year Award Winners
In anticipation of the 9th Annual MSL Society Conference being held in Las Vegas, December 12-14th and this year’s MSL of The Year Awards, we asked a few of the 2020 award winners how winning the award impacted their careers, what they have been able to achieve during the pandemic, and what best practice they would share with other MSL professionals. How has winning the MSL … [Read more...]
Medical Science Liaison leaders share their perspective on the importance and benefits of the Medical Science Liaison Board Certification (MSL-BC®)
Why certification is a Gold Standard In all occupations and professions, certification is viewed as a professional qualification, signifying to employers, regulators, and the public that the holder of the credential possesses the breadth and depth of knowledge and skills needed to competently perform the role. Because certification is typically a voluntary process (vs. … [Read more...]
New Diversity and Inclusion Initiative
The Medical Science Liaison Society is launching a new Diversity and Inclusion initiative for the MSL community. The mission of the Diversity and Inclusion group is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive platform for Medical Science Liaisons, MSL leaders, and affiliated partners to collaborate and optimize strategies to support inclusion. Our vision is to identify opportunities … [Read more...]
Who are Medical Science Liaisons and MSL Managers?
The COVID-19 Pandemic has been very challenging for the pharmaceutical industry. However, according to Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Medical Science Liaisons (MSL) have proven, this past year, that they continue to be very important to the success of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and other healthcare companies. The primary responsibility of an MSL is to build … [Read more...]