There is clearly a gap in the training offered Medical Science Liaisons.

1. Gaps in MSL training
As the number of MSLs
has exploded over the
last several years, the
need for MSL specific
training is on the rise.
An MSL needs to be an
expert in their therapeutic
area as well as a wide
range of skills in which
they are often not trained.
Medical Science Liaisons play an
increasingly important role in the success of
pharmaceutical and biotech companies.
Over the next two years MSL teams are expected
20%
to grow
As the prevalence of the role increases,
Specific training has not.
52% 60%
Only slightly more than half
of MSLs reported that their
company offers a formal
onboarding MSL training
program.
80%
However...
of all MSLs reported they would like
to have formal training in presentation
and communication skills
MSL
Activities
97%
Delivering
scientific
presentations
76%
Identifying
and Training
speakers
92%
82%
Despite the wide range of activities in
which MSLs participate, or activities they
are expected to perform, MSL-specific
soft skills training is minimal.
Many MSLs rarely see other team
members or managers in person, making
training more difficult.
98%
KOL
relationship
management
Educating KOLs and
other Healthcare
professionals
97%
Attending
medical
conferences
Support
advisory
boards
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Data Source: Global Survey of MSLs (330 MSLs in 31 countries), MSL Society, 2013