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SURVEY: How many MSL-KOLs interactions you expected to have per quarter? N=483

How many MSL-KOLs interactions you expected to have per quarter? N =483 votes.
#MSLsurvey #KPIs #medicalscienceliaison

Here are the number of KOLs meeting expected in a quarter (as per KPI):

  • 19% of MSLs have no KOL KPIs
  • 36% have less than 50 KOL meetings per quarter
  • 35% have between 50 and 80 KOL meetings...
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12 tips to prepare for your first KOL meeting

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...
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The 4 pillars of MSL KPIs

The 4 pillars of MSL KPIs

KPIs for MSLs are often raised as a point of discussion. What is it that we need to measure, quantity of calls, or quality of calls?

  1. Quality of KOL interactions:Frequency/duration of calls shows you are at least doing something and if your meetings are long(er), it shows you had more time...
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4 ways to identify KOLS and leverage it for your interview

Companies ask for people with an established KOL network, but not everyone has such a network handy. The next best thing is to be knowledgeable about the KOLs in that field. So, get a cup of tea, open Google and let’s find the right KOLs.

1) Google the 4 or 5 major teaching hospitals/centers of excellence...

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