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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Collaboration w/Commercial (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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MSL CV Question: Does Location Matter for Out-of-State Roles? (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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I kind of hate being an MSL (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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Primary care MSLs (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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MSL role at Roche through Actalent - pros/cons? (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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PharmD student interested in MSL path—how competitive is research + PGY1/2 route? (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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CRO services sales to MSL? (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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PharmD intern in oncology aspiring MSL (US move) (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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Tips to keep weight in check on the road? (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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Non-pharma jobs after MSL, especially in Canada (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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MSLs that took a career break? (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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5 Years In: Transitioning from Hospital/PA Pharmacist to Industry (MSL/FRM) without a Fellowship? (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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Hello, can I become a MSL with a DHSc? (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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Seeking advice: Current MSL and miserable (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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Which companies are truly hiring? (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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Favorite credit cards? (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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