You’ve decided to transition from clinician to industry...GREAT!!! There are many clinical professionals in the MSL role. From medical doctors to advanced practice nurses and every other allied health professional in between, clinicians are experts at translational research. As a clinician, you can readily bring data to real world clinical practice. This experience resonates … [Read more...]
Transitioning From Commercial to Medical
Long before I became a MSL, I was a primary care pharmaceutical sales representative. As I reflect on the time when I worked in sales, many words come to mind describing that time: rewarding, challenging, inspiring, frustrating, front-line, multi-faceted, and demanding. The time I spent working in sales afforded me the opportunity to learn much about the industry and … [Read more...]
Feedback: The Courage to Grow
feedback noun Feed · back | \ ˈfēd-ˌbak\Definition of feedbackthe transmission of evaluative or corrective information about an action, event, or process to the original or controlling source Truth be told, we are not comfortable with difficult conversations.We don't know how to receive and give feedback in order to get things done. Maybe because in … [Read more...]
From the Minds of the Innocent: What is a MSL?
The MSL role was first established by Upjohn Pharmaceuticals in 1967. The MSL profession has grown exponentially over the years, and according to a 2018 global MSL Society survey, 68% of managers plan to expand the size of their MSL teams within the next two years. Having an official day, March 27, dedicated to MSLs is a unique way to recognize the profession, and raise … [Read more...]
Letter from the Editor
March 2020, As we all navigate uncertainty and dramatic changes in our personal and professional lives in light of an unprecedented worldwide pandemic, we are reminded that MSLs are resilient, flexible, adaptable and ever service oriented! No matter what challenges we face, we rise to every occasion and deliver value. 2020 has started with such a force to be reckoned … [Read more...]
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