“Are You Ready to Pass the MSL Assessment and Launch Your Career in Medical Affairs?”
Join the CMSL Certificate — the practical and personalized MSL training program designed to help you get certified, confident, and hired.
Cohort 27
Starting August 15th, 2025
Designed for Product Specialists, Medical Representatives and Aspiring MSLs in the Middle East
CPD UK Accredited | Online Live Sessions | MSL Assessment Support
Join a community of more than 600 Graduate in the MENA Region in a Comprehensive Learning Journey Towards Medical Affairs
Start Your Learning Journey Now
Learn. Apply. Grow.
The CMSL Certificate equips you with the MSL competencies, practical skills, and strategic insights you need to be ready for MSL Assessment.
Learn
10 Interactive Live Sessions
Master clinical trial appraisal and presentation, medical strategy development, KOL engagement, and effective medical communication.
Apply
3 Individual MSL Assessments
Receive personalized coaching, comprehensive assessments, and tailored guidance that extends beyond certification, ensuring impactful career development.
Grow
6 Month Soft Skills Mentorship Sessions
Enhance your professional growth with six dedicated workshops on business communication, Critical and Analytical thinking, Storytelling, Problem solving and interviewing skills, specifically designed to prepare you for successful MSL assessments.
Core Expertise & Achievements
- Medical Affairs Leadership (10 yrs): Drove cross-functional launch readiness and KOL engagement programs that expanded therapeutic access across diverse markets in the GCC and Levant regions.
- Medical Governance & Compliance (6 yrs): Implemented region-wide SOPs and training that aligned global standards with local regulations, ensuring audit-ready operations.
- Pharmacovigilance (8 yrs): Championed proactive signal detection and risk-management plans, fostering a culture of patient safety.
- Clinical Research & RWE: Guided post-marketing observational research, bridging evidence gaps and informing real-world practice.
Credentials
- Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP)
- Professional Certified Trainer – American University in Cairo & Association for Talent Development (ATD)
- Scientific Research & Biostatistics Program – King Abdul-Aziz University
Training & Coaching Impact
- CMSL Certificate Program: Trained 600+ aspiring MSLs across the Middle East.
- CMAP Medical Affairs Diploma: Developed and delivered curricula for 100+ practicing MSLs.
- 1,300+ one-to-one coaching sessions for current and future MSLs, sharpening scientific storytelling, compliance, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- 5 years of workshop facilitation on launch excellence, insights generation, and medical strategy.
CMSL Learning Objectives
By the end of the CMSL Certificate, you’ll be able to demonstrate technical, strategic, and communication competencies essential to succeed as a Medical Science Liaison.
Role & Competencies
Understand the MSL Role
- Define the role of an MSL and its significance in pharma.
- Identify the essential competencies and skills needed to be an effective MSL.
- Analyze the responsibilities and expectations of an MSL in different contexts.
Interview
Answer MSL Interview Questions
- Recognize typical MSL interview questions.
- Apply strategies to answer convincingly.
- Refine responses based on feedback.
Clinical Trials
Critically Appraise Trials
- Analyze trial design and components.
- Evaluate trial quality and validity.
- Present critical appraisals effectively.
Strategy
Medical Strategy & Activities
- Develop comprehensive medical strategies.
- Execute activities across product lifecycle.
- Justify activity selection by stage/objectives.
KOLs
KOL List & Engagement
- Define criteria for selecting KOLs.
- Build a therapeutic-area specific list.
- Develop strategies to engage and cultivate relationships with KOLs effectively.
Terminology
Understand Clinical Terms
- Define key clinical trial terminologies.
- Apply them to interpret protocols/results.
- Communicate them clearly in practice.
Communication
Present Clinical Trials
- Deliver clear, engaging presentations.
- Organize and structure clinical content.
- Use visual aids effectively.
Inquiries
Guidelines & Medical Questions
- Interpret and apply medical guidelines.
- Formulate evidence-based responses.
- Address complex inquiries with clarity.
Post-Marketing
Understand PMOS Studies
- Differentiate post-marketing study types.
- Define their objectives and outcomes.
- Evaluate relevance to Medical Affairs.
Ad Boards
Manage Advisory Boards
- Plan and lead effective advisory boards.
- Overcome key engagement challenges.
- Evaluate board effectiveness.
Safety
Risk & Safety Communication
- Explain MSL role in safety education.
- Train HCPs on risk minimization.
- Communicate safety impact clearly.
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