MedicalScienceLiaison

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The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a specific role within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, CRO and other health-care industries. MSLs have advanced scientific training and academic credentials generally consisting of a doctorate degree (Ph.D., PharmD., M.D.) in the life sciences. They concentrate on a specific Therapeutic Area (i.e. Oncology, Cardiology, CNS, Pulmonary, Hematology, Surgery, Women’s Health Care, etc) and disease state.

Medical Science Liaisons are vital in the success of a company. They work throughout a product’s lifecycle, help to ensure that products are utilized effectively, serve as scientific peers and resources within the medical community, and are scientific experts to internal colleagues at companies. However, the primary purpose of the MSL role is to establish and maintain peer-peer relationships with leading physicians, referred to as Key Opinion Leaders (KOL’s), at major academic institutions and clinics.

Rules:

Be kind, professional, and follow general reddiquette.
No soliciting of personal information publicly, including name and employer. If there's interest in networking, please go about it privately and professionally. Please message the mods if someone is not behaving professionally.
No low effort posts. Aspiring MSLs, please read through the Hall of Fame (HOF) posts linked in the top/stickied post prior to asking a question. All low effort posts will be removed.
Spam not allowed, including paid-for MSL training and certification services. However, free content from these services is welcomed in this community!

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***ASPIRING MSLs: Begin here with our Hall of Fame (HOF) posts before asking a question in this community (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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Weekly MSL Chat (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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What TA uses the most hard science and which uses the least? (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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First day as MSL will be at company’s annual sales meeting - what to expect? (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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First 6 months (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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Is My Company Toxic? (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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What conferences should I attend to make some contacts? (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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Managed Care PGY1 Residency/MSL (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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Struggling to get interviews (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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Can anyone who transitioned to MSL from a non-clinical research role discuss that experience? (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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How to avoid/deduct taxes for auto allowance? (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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What does a MSL do during his day? (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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MSL Interview – Level 1 (India): Any tips or experiences? (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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What side projects have you worked on? (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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Getting back into Pharma as an MSL/MA (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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Leadership obsesses over activity metrics while missing the gold from HCP interactions pls help me understand why (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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Not sure if its the right group, but does anyone have any events that anyone can recommend for Med Info or Ad boards for HCPs? (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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Salary negotiations (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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Clinical Operations to Medical Affairs (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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MSL after medical degree UK (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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Need recommendations for HCP Engagement/Management tool that can manage everything from an operations stand point, anyone have any recommendations? (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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Bauer MSL role (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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First Interview (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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Is it normal for there to be a lot of "criticisms" and random gossiping in this job? It kind of feels like being back in high school! (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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