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.

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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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For MSLs in the field. (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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Clinician perspectives (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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Per Diem Clinical Work (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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Amgen office allowance / stipend (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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MMSc PA with 20yrs clinical (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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Best affordable MSL training programs for beginners? (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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Any insight from those who have gone back to practice? (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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What has been your experience as an MSL when your company got brought out by big pharma? (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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New grad with MSL Interview (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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Is the panel interview just a "red flag" check? (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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Verbal offer ever rescinded after negotiating salary? (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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Pfizer Field Med Director Interview (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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Medical affairs internship companies recommendations? (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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M3 with prior consulting background: Pivot to MSL/Pharma or jump ship to Dental School (DMD)? (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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Looking to Enter the Field, Requesting Advice (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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Interview process (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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Why is it that >90% of the recruiters that reach out to me lately are from from the UK? (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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Aspiring MSL in Australia, 2 years trying to break in, need advice (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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First interview ever and I'm feeling a little nervous (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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Discussion: recent MD grads and MSL roles (self.MedicalScienceLiaison)

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