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The Board Certified Medical Affairs Specialist (BCMAS) program has become a cornerstone of the medical affairs and MSL profession. However, some critics question the necessity of certification for MSLs and Medical Affairs Professionals. Let's address these concerns and explore the true value of BCMAS certification. One criticism centers on the idea that experience trumps certification. While...

The pharmaceutical industry presents pharmacists with career opportunities that provide better flexibility and work-life balance, all with greater earning potential. If you are a new grad looking for career options or a pharmacist looking to make a change, here are five areas where you can leverage your clinical knowledge in the pharmaceutical industry: Medical Affairs: This functional area...

While going into any sort of interview can be a daunting matter, here are some tips that will help you crush your next Medical Science Liaison interview! Prepare your pitch: Almost every interview begins with “Tell me about yourself.” Knowing that this will be asked gives you the opportunity to have a 2-3 minute pitch prepared on who you are and how you will best fit into the MSL role. ...

A medical information specialist (MIS) is a medical affairs professional employed within a pharmaceutical company to actively bridge the knowledge gap surrounding their product by providing answers to inquiries from both the medical community and the general public. In order to reactively respond to external product questions, many pharmaceutical companies have informational call centers staffed...

The Board-Certified Medical Affairs Specialist (BCMAS) certification developed by the Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs (ACMA) remains the only accredited board certification program for Medical Science Liaisons (MSL) and Medical Affairs Professionals. This rigorous certification offers 20 modules of content across various industry topics, such as health economics and outcomes research...

In the fast-paced and competitive pharmaceutical industry, Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) play a crucial role in bridging the gap between pharmaceutical companies and healthcare professionals. They act as scientific experts, conveying complex medical information and fostering strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) to drive the successful adoption of products. To ensure MSLs are...