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...]
Has COVID-19 specifically reduced Interviewing for vacant MSL positions? Has COVID-19 specifically reduced Hiring new MSLs for your team?
An important aspect of this survey was to capture how the COVID-19 international pandemic has impacted interviewing and hiring of MSLs during an early phase (March 24-30, 2020). These survey questions captured the feedback from MSL Managers and Executives based on responses to 2 key questions: Has COVID-19 specifically reduced Interviewing for vacant MSL positions? Has … [Read more...]
Has all interviewing/hiring for all vacant MSL positions on your team been temporarily halted as a result of COVID-19?
The MSL Activities During the COVID-19 Pandemic Survey has proven to be an incredible resource to many of us, as we begin to better understand the impact the pandemic has on the MSL profession, the expectations from HCP’s and ultimately the direct impact on how MSLs are quickly adopting new ways of working in this “new normal”. An area within the survey results that I found … [Read more...]
How have MSLs found additional ways/opportunities to support KOLs and/or other healthcare providers?
When asked how the MSL found ways to support their KOLs and HCPs, survey participants predominantly indicated that they have prioritized extending offers of support, appreciation, and compassion focused on the human aspect to their contacts and KOLs. Participants have designated texting as an easier method of staying connected although email and varied virtual platforms have … [Read more...]
Do you think there will be any permanent long-term impact or changes to the MSL profession as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic?
Results are totally divided between those who believe there will be permanent changes and those who do not expect changes, along with those who are not yet sure. The survey results clearly reflect the situation in which our profession is currently immersed. From my point of view, whether we like it or not, the current restrictions are going to have an impact on our day to … [Read more...]
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