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Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center

Mar 21, 2016 1:00 PM - Mar 23, 2016 4:30 PM

6000 West Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34746

Medical Affairs and Scientific Communications 2016 Annual Forum

Cross-functional forum spotlights topics related to medical communication, medical science liaison, medical call center, and medical writing professionals.

Session 5 Track C: MSL Career Paths: Enjoying the Journey and Determining the Destination

Session Chair(s)

Ed  Cunningham, PharmD

Ed Cunningham, PharmD

Sunovion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., United States

Few careers offer the opportunity to make a difference to a population’s health, while leveraging scientific knowledge in a dynamic environment quite like the MSL role. However, the challenge for many MSLs – and their managers – is determining a long-term career path that is fulfilling and aligns with an individual’s skills and interests. This session will explore the MSL career path from the viewpoint of the MSL, MSL manager, and recruiter. Topics will include considerations for advancement within the MSL role, leveraging diverse MSL roles and responsibilities to identify new areas of opportunity, transitioning to an MSL management role, and promoting a culture of engagement.

Learning Objective :
  • Describe the core qualifications & skills required for continued success in an MSL role
  • Discuss potential avenues for further professional development within the MSL position
  • Examine the current landscape for MSL management opportunities including defining the areas of development for transitioning to a management role
  • Define opportunities to engage in new career challenges & continuous improvement within the MSL role & other related roles

Speaker(s)

Suzanne  Giordano, PhD

Speaker

Suzanne Giordano, PhD

Sunovion, United States

Head of Field Medical

Michael  Pietrack

Speaker

Michael Pietrack

TMAC Direct, United States

Executive Vice President

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