We asked you how you think you can increase your changes of breaking into an MSL role and the data is pretty clear (n=461). 47% say, “just apply”, 33% say start “working as a CRA or Med Info”, only 15% say “do a postdoc” and 5% of you think “doing an MBA” will help.

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We did a survey if it is ok to take (extensive) notes when you are talking with a KOL. The results are very clear!! 95% of you think it is OK. We captured below some of the best practices you shared with the group when it comes to taking notes in front of KOLs. Feel free to comment if we missed anything.

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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...

Investigator Initiated Studies: The Why, When, How and So What
Many MSLs are working on pipeline molecules and are therefore involved in clinical studies liaising with key opinion leaders (KOLs). Oftentimes these clinical studies are the company sponsored trials. However, MSLs are also the first point of contact to...

Why hold an advisory board meeting?

Pharma invest heavily in bringing new therapeutic drugs to the doctors and their patients to help them manage, treat and sometimes even cure their diseases. These new agents are undergoing expensive phase 1, 2, and 3 clinical trials to establish that these drugs (or devices) are...

MSL in-field insights: What are they and why do pharma need them
Many aspiring MSLs – when asked what an MSL does – talk about MSLs being an educator and sharing the latest clinical data with the key opinion leaders (KOLs). Yes, there is a big clinical data sharing component in the MSL role and a large...

Most researchers and pharmacist are not bragging about their achievements at all. They are humble and believe there is no need for it, right? That is how you have done it for the last 5-10 years.

Moving into pharma as an MSL you need to start keeping track of all your achievements and positive feedbacks from...

An MSL has to be agile in the field and always deliver a top-performance. Especially when your MSL manager/director is out in the field with you. Here are some topics to focus on when you are out in the field alone or with your boss:

• Have good rapport with the KOL and listen to the KOL.
  • The KOL should be doing...

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

Before you go to see your KOL you have to make sure you know as much as possible about the KOL and his/her interest and focus. This will take some time, and you should not take this lightly....