OVERVIEW

Medical Science Liaison Course is organized by the Drug Information Association (DIA).

Release Date: November 13, 2017
Reviewed and Updated: September 14, 2023
Expiration Date: September 14, 2026

Course Description:
This module provides a detailed description of the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role. It begins with an overview of the role, then provides information on key areas of responsibility including identifying and interacting with thought leaders, managing a territory, gathering competitive intelligence, supporting the product lifecycle, utilizing appropriate systems, understanding evaluation metrics, and finally describing a career path.

Featured topics:

About the MSL role
Identifying and interacting with thought leaders
Competitive intelligence
Territory management
MSL activities and the product lifecycle
MSL systems
MSL evaluation

Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this CME webcast, learners should be able to:

Identify the primary purpose of the MSL position, including functions it serves, primary responsibilities, and activities
Outline key factors in successful thought leader interactions including tiering
Define competitive intelligence and how MSLs do it as part of their role
Identify considerations for successful territory management, including credentialing
Identify how MSLs support the product lifecycle, their focus during each stage, and key MSL activities during that stage
List tracking systems that MSLs use in their work