MSL Training

Medical affairs is now a strategic pillar of the pharmaceutical industry and MSLs are uniquely positioned to leverage their scientific expertise and strategic mindset to demonstrate real value to their company.

  • Are you new to the MSL role and struggling with your responsibilities?

  • Unsure which KOLs to meet and what to talk to them about?

  • Don’t know how to reach out to KOLs to get a meeting?

  • Have no clue how you can effectively show your value to your boss?

I offer training to ensure MSLs reach their full potential and have the support they need to feel confident in the MSL role.

Critical appraisal of clinical papers

MSLs spend the majority of their time discussing Phase III clinical studies with KOLs. Critical appraisal of clinical papers is a self-paced workshop developed to teach you how to critically appraise clinical papers and use this skill to have effective scientific engagement with KOLs.

    • Understand common terms used in clinical trials

    • Identify the rationale of a clinical study

    • Self-paced - do in your own time

    • Immediate access

Master KOL Engagement

In order to be a successful MSL you must understand how to engage KOLs. Master KOL Engagement is a video course designed to teach you everything you need to know to get KOL meetings, add value to KOLs and handle difficult KOL interactions.

    • 30+ videos on how to improve your KOL engagements

    • Scripts for handling difficult KOL situations

    • Exact email template I used to get KOL meetings

    • Templates for KOL pre call planning

    • Template for post KOL meeting reflection

    • Template for sharing KOL insights effectively and strategically

    • Immediate & lifetime access

1:1 MSL Training

During a private 1:1 training session we will work together to clarify and define your goals and I will teach you how to reach your potential as an MSL so you can truly enjoy your role.

  • An example of topics covered include:

    • How to effectively reach out to KOLs to increase response rates and meetings

    • How to plan for KOL meetings

    • How to optimise presentation of clinical data to KOLs to ensure increased engagement

    • How to plan what questions to ask KOLs to get meaningful insights

    • How to influence KOLs to reach meeting objectives

    • How to identify and engage DoL

    • How to gain actionable insights from KOLs that will actually drive the brand forward

    • How to demonstrate your leadership abilities when delivering insights back to the company

“Firstly I wanted to thank you for the useful MSL Upskill Package that you have put together which I recently purchased. I found all of the information extremely useful, particularly since I have just started my journey as an MSL.”

Pamela, MSL, UK

“The MSL consultant up skill package has been insightful in terms of imparting a structured approach and planning to stakeholder engagement. Hope to apply the knowledge and guidance thus earned in my current role. Thanks, Aoife for putting this together!”

MSL, Singapore

“As a clinician for nearly 35 years, I've read many journal articles to keep my knowledge current.  Thanks for improving my critical analysis skill set and affirming these skills through your accredited process.”

Chris, Clinician, USA