As I am leaving from a conference, I check out from the hotel, and the receptionist asks me: “How was your stay?” I replied: “It was good”, Right away she asked me: “Good? What went wrong?” Now, here is what crossed my mind: Good should be positive, good excludes wrong. Later, I tried to describe what a good scientist's work looks like: accurately researching, … [Read more...]

The worldwide engagement of our organization UniversityGoGlobal necessitates the multidisciplinary involvement of the authors in the strategic formation of alliances and partnerships in the USA, India, Europe, and Africa. These relationships bode well for the rich exchange of scholarly, scientific, and consumer research, and the sharing of knowledge, in the fields of … [Read more...]

Vic Ho Medical Excellence consultant. I am fortunate to have had a 20-year Biopharma career in medical affairs spanning MSL roles, leading and coaching teams of MSLs and developing and implementing excellence and capability training strategies for regional and global medical teams. During that time one challenge has consistently remained unresolved by all I have discussed it … [Read more...]

In the fast-changing world of the pharmaceutical industry, Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) and Medical Affairs play a vital role. They are seen as the third pillar of organizations, alongside R&D and Commercial, according to the McKinsey 2025 Report. MSLs are key in connecting clinical developments to healthcare providers, focusing on patient outcomes, and shaping medical … [Read more...]

Introduction: “Don’t do it! You’re going to the dark side! You are selling out!” Sound familiar? You're not alone. The transition to pharma isn't always smooth; it often comes with challenges and ribbing from peers. Many MSLs, as revealed through hundreds of our Power of Purpose interviews, have encountered the infamous "dark side" comments from their peers in academia or … [Read more...]