Medical Affairs Academy

Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), a role highly sought after by individuals with scientific backgrounds such as PharmD, MPharm, and PhD, bring a unique set of skills and knowledge to the pharmaceutical industry. They act as a vital link between pharmaceutical companies and healthcare professionals, making it an ideal position for both academic researchers and healthcare professionals.

Countless PharmD, MPharm, PhD, BSc’s and all the other bachelors and masters graduates reach out to me wanting to understand how they achieve their first medical affairs role. For science graduates and health care professionals of all types, the medical science liaison offers appeal to these cohorts because it is a job that provides flexibility away from the laboratory or clinic; you can bridge the gap between patients and the pharmaceutical industry. This is why I became an MSL, and if you want to, too, here are six ways to get your first MSL role within the pharmaceutical industry

A thought leader is someone critical to your success in medical affairs. But they’re avenues that you can also become a thought leader yourself. A thought leader inspires innovation and is an influencer to others. 

It is essential to understand how someone became a thought leader, and your career in the industry needs to know how you become a thought leader yourself. Becoming a thought leader can allow you to have gravitas and pull within your company by negotiating promotions and budgets for your project. This article will uncover four critical steps to becoming a successful thought leader.

It would be best if you treat your LinkedIn profile like your resume. Your profile needs to be visually appealing to future employers, especially in a professional environment and industry. It can be easy to neglect your LinkedIn page. However, you never know what opportunities may present themselves. I’ve put together the top tips on how to use your linked in profile as a tool to get a role within the pharmaceutical industry.