To begin, let us start with the simple but often overlooked fact that without the patient, the Pharmaceutical and Biotech World would not exist. Yet the importance of working with patients (and their caregivers and advocacy groups) has only come into focus for most in this industry, over the last decade. For Medical Science Liaisons and others active in Medical Affairs, … [Read more...]

Two pharmacy students share their unique summer internship experiences and the value of gaining real-world experience in the field of medical affairs. Since the beginning of pharmacy school, we knew we wanted to work in a setting that would allow us to impact patient lives and health care on a global scale. Over the last two years, we connected with many professionals … [Read more...]

Last year, on 4th September, my life changed forever when I won the Best MSL outside the USA  award at the second annual MSL Awards ceremony in Las Vegas. Perhaps, you may think I am exaggerating when I say it changed my life, but quite honestly, it is no exaggeration! Winning the award has directly impacted my career at MSL over the last year. It has given me a fantastic … [Read more...]

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a substantial impact on the activities of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) including access to Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and how MSLs engage with them. The Medical Science Liaison Society (MSL Society) has conducted numerous surveys throughout 2020 to understand this impact and what the activities of MSLs have been during the pandemic1. … [Read more...]

Quick Tips for our MSL new Virtual World  Effective Communication.  Present clearly and honestly as transparency is vital to building a trusting relationship.  If you are having a global discussion, avoid cross-cultural faux pas by researching cultural etiquette.  Remember the 7 C’s of communication: clear, concrete, conversational, correct, constructive, concise, and … [Read more...]