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Medical Science Liaison and Field Medical Affairs

Examine the role, responsibilities, and career path of the Medical Science Liaison (MSL).

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Overview

This module provides an overview of the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role, one of the primary positions within Field Medical Affairs. While focused on the MSL role, many of the concepts apply broadly to Field Medical professionals engaged in scientific exchange and stakeholder interactions. Learners will explore the core responsibilities of MSLs, including identifying and engaging key opinion leaders, gathering field insights, managing territories, supporting activities across the product lifecycle, utilizing field-based tools and systems, understanding performance metrics, and exploring career development opportunities within Field Medical Affairs.

This module takes an average of 2.25 hours to complete.

This eLearning module can be purchased individually or as part of the Medical Affairs eLearning Program (11 modules).

Featured topics

  • The MSL role
  • Identifying and interacting with thought leaders
  • Competitive intelligence and medical insights collection
  • Territory management and field execution
  • MSL activities across the product lifecycle
  • Compliance and MSL systems
  • MSL evaluation and career development

Who should attend?

  • This course is designed for professionals involved in:

    • Medical Science Liaisons who have been in their roles for two years or less
    • Medical Communications and Medical Information professionals who collaborate closely with MSL teams
    • Medical Affairs and Executive Leadership team members who are considering building or expanding an MSL organization
    • Individuals exploring the MSL role as a potential career path

Learning objectives

At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:

  • Recognize the primary purpose of the MSL position, including functions it serves, primary responsibilities, and activities
  • Outline key factors in successful interactions with Thought Leaders in both virtual and in-person settings
  • Define competitive intelligence and how MSLs incorporate it into their work
  • Recognize medical insights and the role they play in the work of an MSL
  • Identify considerations for successful territory management, including individual credentialing for medical center access
  • Determine how the MSL role supports activities across the product lifecycle
  • Recognize the systems, tools, and documentation processes commonly used by field medical teams

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