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
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The total cost of a clinical trial depends on many variables, but the main cost factors are: 

1. the number of participants, and 
2. the complexity of the clinical trial protocol.

Firstly, the number of participants in a clinical trial is highly related with the study phase. For instance, phase 1 clinical trials —whic...

 The average cost of a phase 1 study conducted at a United States clinical site ranges from US$1.4 million to US$6.6 million, including estimated site overhead and monitoring costs [1].

 A phase 2 study in the U.S. costs from US$7.0 million (cardiovascular) to US$19.6 million (hematology) [1].

Phase 3 clinical trials...

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 ...

You have just started as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) and wonder, "How can I prepare for my upcoming KOL meeting?".

Below are 12 tips on how to prepare for your first KOL meeting:

1. Review CRM (customer relation management) database for notes of previous (MSL) interactions
2. Explore if the company has previously en
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PRIOR to the congress: PLANNING IS KEY. 

1. Find out which of your KOLs will be attending the congress far in advance
2. Plan meetings with your top KOLs and the global medical and IIS team who will be present as well to discuss study concepts and new clinical trials
3. Closer to the conference, book appointments with your
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Based on 6,151 successful phase transitions over the 2011–2020 period, it took an average of 10.5 years for a drug to successfully progress from Phase I development to regulatory approval.

Key Takeaways.

These are valuable metrics as there are considerable opportunity costs associated with investing in an R&D proces...

Transitioning into an MSL role is not easy. It requires a lot of hard work, more work than you think. Below are 4 tips on how to prepare.

1. Be fully knowledgeable on the MSL role. Your past experience or knowledge will not get you the MSL role. Only what you will start to upskill from now on about the MSL role will g...

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. Most candidates wri
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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 interview....