Welcome to the Virtual Work World! No need to grab a coat or briefcase and head out the door! As all of us have experienced over recent months, we have been abruptly thrust into a foreign environment that removes us from personal contact, routines and daily structure. One thing we can count on is that MSLs are resilient, adaptive and flexible. We embrace the challenges and take … [Read more...]

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial impact on the activities of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) including access to Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and how they engage with them 1. The Medical Science Liaison Society (MSL Society) has conducted several recent surveys to understand this impact and what the activities of MSLs have been during the pandemic. Although a recent … [Read more...]

Platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn have become a growing topic of discussion in healthcare today. The topic is in its infancy, the literature hasn’t settled on a name for the group of platforms, with various articles using Social Media (SoMe), Online Social Networks (OSN) or Social Network Sites (SNSs), the latter of which we will be using throughout this … [Read more...]

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...]

Interview with Audra J Johnson, Ph.D, Associate Director, Medical Science Liaison, Biohaven Pharmaceuticals (2019 MSL Rookie of the Year US) By Abagayle (Abby) Evans, the eight year old daughter of Alyson Evans, MSL, Biohaven Pharmaceuticals. She is in second grade and loves gymnastics, art, and math. Abby: What is your day job, title and responsibilities. Audra: I … [Read more...]