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The MSL role, explained.
What does a Medical Science Liaison actually do? This 35-minute session from the APA CMSL program walks through the role, its five core functions and how companies assess MSL candidates. Watch it free, then pass the quiz to earn a certificate.
Chapters
Key takeaways
Insights drive strategy
Effective Medical Affairs professionals continuously capture insights from KOLs and clinical data, and use them to guide company strategy.
Two-way KOL communication
MSLs educate KOLs on their products and therapy area, and gather insights from them that inform company strategy through Medical Affairs leadership.
Be the scientific expert
Credibility comes from deep knowledge of the disease area, treatment guidelines, clinical trials, the product and the patient journey.
SCOPE of the role
Scientific expertise, Communication with KOLs, Observe & gather insights, Present medical value and Engage internally.
How MSLs are hired
An interview with behavioural and technical questions, then an assessment such as a clinical trial presentation, a Medical Affairs plan or a disease area background.
Building the skills
The CMSL program’s nine modules run from Medical Affairs foundations and clinical trials to KOL engagement, medical strategy, EBM and pharmacovigilance.
Quiz & certificate
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