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How COVID-19 is changing the MSL Role
COVID-19 has ushered in unprecedented times that none of us planned for, this includes the pharmaceutical industry. With travel restrictions prohibiting MSLs from visiting healthcare
5 Reasons BCMAS Professionals Make Excellent Medical Science Liaisons
By Casey Sanner, Scientific Field Director at Janssen 1. Great MSLs Have a Growth Mindset The moment one thinks they ‘know it all’ is the
Setting Your Course to a Successful MSL Career, by Keely Dahl
The intended audience for this article are professionals interested in learning more about or trying to become Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs). These are suggestions based
16 Effective Ways For MSLs To Get The Most Out Of Medical Congresses
1. Don’t simply show up.
Transitioning to Industry
Pharmacists that transition from academia to industry are often said to have moved to “the dark side,” insinuating that they have abandoned patient care or
A medical device professional discusses the value of BCMAS
Despite many promising breakthroughs in the health care sector, there remains a growing demand for the lifesaving therapeutics. I often ask myself, “Why
5 Common Mistakes Seasoned Medical Science Liaisons Make
Think you’re too experienced for more training? Or say to yourself, “I’ve been an MSL for 10 years, what could I possibly learn?” If that’s
6 Must Have Qualities of a Strong Medical Director in Medical Affairs
What Do You Look for in a Strong Medical Director in Medical Affairs? Many have compared the medical director role in a pharma/biotech company to
Resume Writing and Editing Tips for Pharma Professionals
As a Professional Pharmaceutical Recruiter, I read and evaluate resumes (as well as CVs), every day. While I am not a professional resume writer, I
5 Ways to Build Your Pharma Career
1. Solutions Not Problems Don’t have enough experience? Feel like your career path is limited? Think about how you’re going to solve the problem versus
An Interview With Antoine Daher, MS
1. Tell us a little about your professional background? Born in Beirut (Lebanon) on 31st March of 1975, Antoine Daher is a Brazilian businessman who
Accredited Medical Affairs/MSL Professional Development in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Trends & Future Outlook
As Medical Affairs continues to grow within the pharmaceutical industry, providing proper training and continued professional development is critical. Traditionally, pharmaceutical companies either: Develop their
BCMAS 101: The Basics
FORMAT: Self-Paced, Online, 20 modules, Case Studies, Industry Glossary and Downloadable Resources COST: $1999 USD Time it Takes to Complete: Average is 2 months Who
An Interview With Barbara Troupin, MD, MBA
1. Tell us a little about your professional background? I am trained as a family physician and practiced for about 18 months before I realized
WHITE PAPER: Medical Devices & Biologics Leader Board Certifies her Medical Affairs and MSL team.
Medical Device and Biologics Leader Board Certifies her Medical Affairs Team Imagine you’ve been hired to lead an organization of medical affairs professionals. They’re a
5 Ways to Successfully Integrate Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) Into “In-House” Medical Affairs
By Dan Hennessy, PhD One of the challenges for any field employee across industries is feeling connected to the “home” office and the headquarters team
10 Reasons Why Good Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) Quit..
Recent data suggests that the average tenure for medical science liaisons (MSLs) at a given company is a little over 2 years. Which is lower
Board Certification for MSLs
By Hien Nguyen, MD, Judy Walker, MD Pharma is at a crossroads. 2018 has been a seminal year with multiple events coming to a head
Board Certified Medical Affairs Specialist (BCMAS): A Review by Paul Korner, MD
The Board Certified Medical Affairs Specialist Program or ‘BCMAS’ program has become increasingly popular among medical affairs and MSL professionals in pharma. Many pharma industry
Advice From a Medical Affairs Leader
“Medical affairs is a very broad discipline, and in a changing environment it makes it really difficult for a Medical Affairs professional to become an
7 Must Know Tips for Any Successful Pharma Industry Professional
Getting Ahead in Pharma ABN– (Always Be Networking)- Your network is your “other net worth.” LinkedIn is an incredible tool for expanding your network. Upgrading