1 – Not fully understanding the MSL role.
The standard questions you will be asked are: “Could you describe the MSL role? How does it differ to a sales role? How do you bring value to the HCPs and to the company? Tell us about MSL compliance and ethics?”

2 - Lack of preparation. You will be...

Staying uptodate on the latest medical literature and what doctors think (write or post) is important as an MSL. Here are 5 tips for you:

1. Track primary literature
   Set up your PubMed or EMBASE alert, subscribe to key journals such as NEJM to get the latest info straight to your inbox. It is important to have a well...

What are the most important competencies to be an impactful medical science liaison?

1. Patient centricity
2. Communication and behavioral change
3. Relationships building & partnering
4. Scientific expertise
5. Prioritization
6. Digital & Technology Savvy and
7. be a NINJA

1.Patient centricity: Patient should be at the center...

Breaking into an MSL role takes focus, upskilling and dedication. Here are 4 tips for those seeking their first MSL role:

 1)   Writing a compelling MSL CV.

1. First you need to learn what are the competencies, skills and knowledge recruiters and hiring managers are looking for in an MSL candidate....

Soft skills & Emotional Intelligence (EQ) are essential for MSLs and aspiring MSLs to optimally engage with internal and external stakeholders and excel in their MSL role.

Soft-Skills & EQ are also considered by recruiters and hiring managers as THE most important traits when assessing candidates during the...

We had a lot of questions recently from MSL candidates who are worried about leaving their job after only 1-2 years and asked FSTP if it is bad to “Job hop”.

Here's our view as FSTP to MSLs, MSL managers and recruiters:

1) To the MSLs.

Yes, it is ok to "job hop". Most candidates job hop, because of the...

Conducting clinical trials is essential in bringing a drug to the market. As an MSL you need to know everything about clinical trials, as trial read outs and trial data is what you will be discussing as an MSL with your KOLs.

FSTP has developed the first FREE audiobook on Clinical Trials together with Fast...

Working with recruiters is all about building relationships, so making a first good impression is critical. Each recruiters have different relationships with different companies. Therefore, the more recruiters you connect with the more MSL roles you will be able to apply to.

Here are 6 tips on how to work best with...

Step 1: The phone call with HR. This interview is to quickly assess your understanding of the MSL role and to ensure you fulfill the key job requirements.

Step 2: The technical and behavioral interview. This interview assesses your skills, competencies and knowledge that are relevant to the MSL role. It also...

When “from SCIENCE to PHARMA” asked me if I’d write a piece on how my first 2 years as MSL have been, I immediately thought about what a life-changing decision it has been to transition from Academia to Pharma as an MSL. And how much more rewarding and fulfilling the MSL role is than I’d...