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Globalization of Field Medical Science Liaisons: How to Take It to the Next Level
Session Chair(s)
Lisa Cesario, RPh
Director, Medical Liaison Oncology
Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd., Canada
Many companies today have established functional excellence in globalization of medical science liaisons (MSLs.) How do you balance the needs of the global organization while ensuring your local team’s resources are focused on your local priorities? How do leaders achieve internal collaboration, recognizing flexibility and respect for cultural differences that are key to a successful model? This session will provide an overview of how Canadian MSL leaders have established an industry forum, which will be showcased as a successful case study demonstrating industry wide collaboration. The speakers will also explore how this can be adapted to other industry leaders and other markets. Speakers will share best practices on how to strike the right balance. In addition, the speakers will address compliance implications when instituting any new best practice and share their global expertise on how to ensure success in global MSL functions.
Learning Objective : Demonstrate the challenges of implementing a global MSL program; Identify the benefits of an industry wide forum within their local market that is tailored to functional roles; Implement best practices within their organization when considering the globalization of MSL functions.
Speaker(s)
The Value of Collaborating Internally to Create an Internal Forum of MSL Leaders
Donna A. Holder, PharmD
Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., United States
Executive Director, Head of Digital Strategy and Innovation
Best Practices for Industry Wide Collaboration: How to Ensure Success in Global MSL Functions
Kenneth To, PhD, MBA
Eli Lilly Canada Inc., Canada
Consultant, Global Medical Affairs Center of Excellence, Medical Liaison
Update From the Canada MSL Forum
Arlene M. Nugent, MSc
AbbVie Inc, Canada
Medical Affairs