The Best Disease Area to be a Medical Advisor.
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The Best Disease Area to be a Medical Advisor.

You can't open the news without hearing or reading about the impact of Ozempic and Munjaro on diabetes and weight loss, whether this is a dramatic weight loss transformation for celebrities or those suffering from diabetes and obesity finally maintaining control

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The Role of a Medical Science Liaison in the Pharmaceutical Industry
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The Role of a Medical Science Liaison in the Pharmaceutical Industry

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.

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How to Set Up an Advisory Board in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
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How to Set Up an Advisory Board in the Pharmaceutical Industry.

Advisory boards play a crucial role in the pharmaceutical industry, providing valuable insights, strategic guidance, and expertise to support decision-making processes. Setting up an advisory board requires thoughtful planning and a clear understanding of the desired outcomes. Whether you are a pharmaceutical company, a research institution, or a healthcare organisation, creating an effective advisory board can have a substantial impact on your success

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Pharmaceutical Industry Update June 4th 2024
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Pharmaceutical Industry Update June 4th 2024

MSD recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire EyeBio, a clinical-stage biotech company that focuses on ophthalmology. EyeBio is known for advancing innovative investigational candidates aimed at treating retinal diseases. T

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How to get your first Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role.
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How to get your first Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role.

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

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How to Become a Thought Leader.
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How to Become a Thought Leader.

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.

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Are you thinking of joining a Clinical Research Organisation (CRO)?
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Are you thinking of joining a Clinical Research Organisation (CRO)?

From my experience, obtaining a position within a CRO can be significantly more manageable and more accessible than joining a pharmaceutical company. It is the perfect opportunity to make that first step when transitioning from a healthcare professional or academic role to the industry. Many applicants need to understand how a CRO works or completely overlook a CRO or agency. Those who do this are only cheating themselves and limiting their options.

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Medical Advisor Career Myths
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Medical Advisor Career Myths

There needs to be more clarity about what is required in the pharmaceutical industry. Many talented professionals often see this as a barrier to making their long-awaited switch; here are some of the most common ones I get asked about that I will gladly debunk!

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Why face to face meetings are important for Medical Affairs
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Why face to face meetings are important for Medical Affairs

The pharmaceutical industry is no exception to the digital age of communication due to the quick, easy and convenient ways of communication. However, there are still clear benefits of face to face to meetings. In the post-pandemic climate, we are still used to working from home. We have become accustomed to Microsoft team and zoom calls.

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5 Project Management Tips for Medical Affairs. 
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5 Project Management Tips for Medical Affairs. 

Project management is an increasingly important tool when working in medical affairs. Pharmaceutical companies are increasingly looking for candidates who have experience and understand how to increase efficiency in their work and meet project timelines.

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5 Tips to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out to Pharma recruiters 
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5 Tips to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out to Pharma recruiters 

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.

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The Role of Advisory Boards
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The Role of Advisory Boards

Many organisations appoint advisory boards to bring in expert advice on emerging projects. An Advisory board is similar to a focus group that can strengthen and complement existing knowledge and bring new insights into a relatively new or further understanding of a medical condition.

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How to make the most of a short appointment with a Thought leader
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How to make the most of a short appointment with a Thought leader

In times gone by, previous sales representatives and MSLs probably remember how a doctor could call them or they could visit the practice without an appointment; however, in the fast pace of the modern dynamic, this has changed. The western world is suffering greatly from an ageing population, and the demands on Healthcare professionals (HCPs) time are ever strained; you may need more and more constrained time.

Today, it's normal for primary care providers to be pressed to see as many patients as possible in a day and for patients to bounce between practitioners in a group practice. Therefore, your role is to demonstrate what you're offering to discuss and that your thoughts are of real value to them.

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7 Transferable Skills: From Hospital to Industry
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7 Transferable Skills: From Hospital to Industry

One of the most common questions searched by clinicians, whether they be doctors, pharmacists, nurses, dietitians, or post-doc, who want to get into the pharmaceutical industry is how they can obtain a role without experience. This is the wrong attitude because those who understand they have relevant experience, interests, and passions to leverage in their current role have the best chance of success for a successful transition into the pharmaceutical industry.

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How to Launch a Product Succesfully
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How to Launch a Product Succesfully

Launching a new drug can be one of the most exciting parts of working in the pharmaceutical industry. However, this Launch also comes with incredible pressure to deliver

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