Good Pay and Low Barrier to Entry in the Pharma and Medical Device Industries

In today’s podcast, John revisits the Medical Science Liaison, a fantastic pharma job, and a popular nonclinical career.

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An MSL serves as an educational and feedback link between a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device company AND healthcare professionals. This role is strictly educational and collaborative in nature. MSLs are not permitted to market or sell.

MSLs leverage their scientific background to learn about their products and communicate with influencers and key opinion leaders (KOLs). They use organizational skills to connect with these stakeholders. They use communication skills to teach, advise, and inform. 

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Duties of an MSL

Typically, an MSL meets with these KOLs, updates them on scientific studies, reports on their conversations to the employer, and attends both remote and in-person meetings.  Depending n the size of the territory covered, travel requirements may be extensive.

This career is attractive because it does not require any special certification. It is open to physicians at all levels of training, with or without board certification. There are ample jobs and the number of positions is growing.

Once employed as an MSL, it is quite possible to make a lateral job change or advance into more senior positions.

Landing the first MSL job can be challenging. And travel away from home for multiple days can sometimes be required.

Keep in mind, that there is a specific manner to go about getting your first job, and it is prescribed and stated in one of the first topics for which I developed a comprehensive course for my nonclinical vocational academy.

A Fantastic Pharma Job

This is such a good option for physicians for several reasons.

  • Physicians with all levels of education and experience (licensed, unlicensed, board certified or not) have successfully transitioned.
  • No special certification or training is required.
  • Successful MSLs can move into other pharma or medical device jobs and advancement opportunities are common.
  • The salary is commensurate with a primary care physician’s salary and increases as experience and expertise grow.

Summary

Medical Science Liaison is one of the “iconic” nonclinical careers that is ideally suited to physicians looking to work in the Pharmaceutical or Medical Device Industries. It is open to those with or without residency training. Travel demands can be extensive, but can be minimized by selecting positions at larger companies with smaller territories.

The Nonclinical Career Academy hosts a 6-lesson Medical Science Liaison Course. It provides much greater detail on the requirements and preparation for the job. And it will position you to apply for and land your first MSL job. It normally sells for $397. 

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