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Have you always wanted to know...What is a Medical Science Liaison? What do Medical Science Liaisons actually do? What is their Roles & Responsibility? What are the various alternative job titles for the MSL? How do I break into the MSL role? Find out...
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Dr. Samuel Dyer - Chairman of the Board - Medical Science Liaison Society www.themsls.org
MSL
What is a
Medical Science Liaison?
(What Do They Do, How to Become an MSL?)
Dr. Samuel Dyer - Chairman of the Board - Medical Science Liaison Society www.themsls.org
MSL
1What is an MSL?
Dr. Samuel Dyer - Chairman of the Board - Medical Science Liaison Society www.themsls.org
MSL
First established by the Upjohn
Company in 1967, the Medical
Science Liaison (MSL) is:
• Therapeutic specialist (e.g., oncology, cardiology, neurology)
• Employed by pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, clinical research organizations, and other healthcare companies
• Have advanced scientific training and typically hold a doctorate degree in the life sciences, such as a Ph.D., Pharm.D., or M.D.
What is an MSL?
Dr. Samuel Dyer - Chairman of the Board - Medical Science Liaison Society www.themsls.org
MSL
The purpose of an MSL is to be a
scientific or disease state expert both for
internal colleagues, including sales and
marketing, and for doctors in the
therapeutic area of the medical
community in which they work!
What is an MSL?
Dr. Samuel Dyer - Chairman of the Board - Medical Science Liaison Society www.themsls.org
MSL
The primary responsibility of an MSL
remains to establish and maintain peer-
to-peer relationships with leading
doctors who influence other doctors.
These influential doctors are commonly
referred to as key opinion leaders (KOLs).
What is an MSL?
Dr. Samuel Dyer - Chairman of the Board - Medical Science Liaison Society www.themsls.org
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2MSL Activities
Dr. Samuel Dyer - Chairman of the Board - Medical Science Liaison Society www.themsls.org
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What does an MSL do?
MSL Activity Survey
The MSL Society conducted a global MSL Survey to gain insights into the range of activities MSLs are involved with. MSLs were given a list of activities and asked to select all those they are involved with. The survey included:
275 MSLs
29 Countries
Dr. Samuel Dyer - Chairman of the Board - Medical Science Liaison Society www.themsls.org
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MSL Activities
Dr. Samuel Dyer - Chairman of the Board - Medical Science Liaison Society www.themsls.org
MSL
MSL Activities
The vast majority of MSL activities are identical and primarily revolve around engaging with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).
KOL
Regardless of which country the MSL works in, their activities are consistent…
Over 98% of MSLs reported that they were responsible for KOL relationship management and around 92% reported educating KOLs.
EngagementConsistent
Dr. Samuel Dyer - Chairman of the Board - Medical Science Liaison Society www.themsls.org
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3What is KOL?
Dr. Samuel Dyer - Chairman of the Board - Medical Science Liaison Society www.themsls.org
MSL
What is a KOL?• An Industry term and acronym: KOL = Key Opinion
Leader
• As the title suggest, they are influential doctor’s,
physician and members of medical community
who’s opinion are highly regarded and who
influences other doctor’s and physicians.
• The primary responsibility of an MSL is to maintain
peer-to-peer relationships with KOL’s
Key Opinion Leader
Dr. Samuel Dyer - Chairman of the Board - Medical Science Liaison Society www.themsls.org
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4Alternative Job Titles
Dr. Samuel Dyer - Chairman of the Board - Medical Science Liaison Society www.themsls.org
MSL
Although originally called Medical Science Liaisons by Upjohn, over the years companies have used various alternatives to the MSL job title even though they typically have the same role and responsibilities. These alternatives include:
• Clinical Liaison• Clinical Science Consultant• Medical Liaison• Medical Manager• Medical Science Consultant• Medical Science Manager• Medical Scientific Director• Regional Medical Director• Regional Medical Liaison• Regional Medical Scientist• Regional Scientific Manager• Scientific Affairs Manager
Alternative MSL Job Titles
*This list is by no means comprehensive but represents some of the most common alternative titles used
Dr. Samuel Dyer - Chairman of the Board - Medical Science Liaison Society www.themsls.org
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5Become an MSL
Dr. Samuel Dyer - Chairman of the Board - Medical Science Liaison Society www.themsls.org
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The FIRST and ONLY step-by-step guide on how to
successfully land your first Medical Science
Liaison role!
The MSL Book
This book explains
• What the MSL role is and its purpose
• How hundreds of MSLs broke into their first role
• How to research the role, companies and hiring managers
• How to effectively network with MSLs and hiring managers
• The proper format and what to include in your CV
• The differences between a phone screen, a phone interview, an in-
person interview and how to prepare for each of them
• What specific questions to ask and what specific questions you will be
asked during the various interview stages
• The average salary offered to new MSLs
• How to negotiate and accept an offerwww.themslbook.com
Dr. Samuel Dyer - Chairman of the Board - Medical Science Liaison Society www.themsls.org
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6The MSL Society
Dr. Samuel Dyer - Chairman of the Board - Medical Science Liaison Society www.themsls.org
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Highlights
Only 501c3 Non-Profit organization exclusively dedicated to advancing global MSL profession
Serve as a voice for the profession Members from 15 countries representing
42 pharma, biotech, medical device and CRO companies.
Numerous member resources including reports, publications, Free webinars, whitepapers, global surveys, conference.
The only niche job board for global Medical Science Liaison roles.
About MSL Society
MSL & Medical Affairs Networkers
MedicalScienceLiaisonSociety
@MSLSociety
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About MSL Society
The Medical Science Liaison Society is the first
ONLY 501c3 Non-Profit organization devoted to
the development of the global MSL profession.
The MSL Society allows you to become part of
the MSL community prior to breaking into the
role, help you learn the language of the role
and provide the opportunity to network with
MSLs and hiring managers.
Benefits of Joining MSL Society
Global MSL Career Center & Job Board
Live & Online MSL Training
CV Review and Coaching
MSL focused Webinars
Global MSL Society Conferences
Presentations from Global MSL Experts
Access to the Global MSL Member Directory
Networking opportunity within Global MSL
Community
Reports, News, Salary Survey and other
insights
About MSL Society
Dr. Samuel Dyer - Chairman of the Board - Medical Science Liaison Society www.themsls.org
MSL
Questions?Contact me: www.linkedin.com/in/samueldyer