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.
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
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.
Five tips for Medical insights
One of the key pillars of medical affairs is providing medical insight to drive a project forward. Your role is to engage in scientific exchanges and amplify your evidence-based solutions for your therapy area.