It takes 10,000 hours to become an expert.
Here are some key focus areas to excel as an MSL...
Clinical Trial Support - the clinical trial process, encompassing study phases, post-marketing studies and the ways in which MSLs can support these trials
Communication Skills - essential verbal and non-verbal communication, presentation techniques and active listening skills
Cross-functional Collaboration - working cross-functionally with various internal departments (e.g. Clinical Development, Commercial, Medical Information)
Engaging with Your Manager - establishing rapport, preparation for one-on-one calls, field ride-alongs, and discussions about professional development
Executive Presence - effective live, virtual, and written presence, projecting self-assurance and composure, building credibility with internal and external stakeholders, understanding and managing your emotions while influencing others, and navigating changing circumstances with flexibility and resilience
Insights Gathering - what constitutes an actionable insight, how these insights influence medical and corporate strategy, and how to overcome challenges in collecting actionable insights
KOL Engagement Strategies - including gaining access, building rapport, effective live and virtual engagement, asking probing questions, pre-call planning, and handling objection
Medical Congress Planning & Support - including pre-congress planning, attending & summarizing key presentations, symposia, and panel discussions, creating detailed reports and summaries of important sessions and findings, and supporting company-sponsored posters and presentations
Territory Planning & Management - including territory analysis, setting strategic objectives, engagement planning, and resource allocation
Time Management - creating detailed daily, weekly, and monthly schedules, setting clear and achievable goals and deadlines, and planning travel efficiently to minimize downtime and maximize productivity
Understanding Medical & Corporate Strategy - understanding the company's short-term and long-term goals and how they translate into specific strategies and initiatives, ensuring consistent messaging that aligns with the company's strategic objectives and gathering insights relevant to the clinical development plans for both existing and pipeline products
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