Medical Affairs Advisory Board Equation: MSL + VAB = OEE Medical advisory boards, which are comprised of a range of different stakeholders (e.g., external experts, healthcare professionals [HCPs], payers, patient advocate groups, patients, and pharmaceutical attendees), have been utilized by biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies for many years to challenge thinking … [Read more...]
The Medical Plan: Demonstrating Stakeholder Influence with MSL collected Real-World Clinical Insights
The Medical Plan is a periodic, usually annual, consolidated document detailing the Medical Affairs activities to be undertaken and/or funded for a licensed product. Medical Affairs (MA) demonstrates leadership and value through this strategic planning process that aligns all Medical Affairs competencies needed to support the product and organization. The MA team navigates … [Read more...]
Position Yourself for Success – The Medical Science Liaison in the New World
Pre-pandemic meetings full of in-person scientific exchange logistics and challenges now seem so antiquated. The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) had to be engaging in front of a live audience with expressive hand gestures and body language, knowing which side of the PowerPoint presentation to stand, and most importantly, how to have that impactful discussion. These details were … [Read more...]
Branding You & Professional Networking
Connections and new partnerships through the power of networking are the key to business opportunities. Further, if you are a field medical professional, the importance of constantly expanding your professional circle cannot be minimized. Small, intimate networking events, such as professional supper clubs or mentoring circles, are amazing ways to meet others who might be … [Read more...]