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Avi Cherla, MSc; Huseyin Naci, MHS, PhD; Aaron S. Kesselheim, MD, JD, MPH; Bishal Gyawali, MD, PhD; Elias Mossialos, MD, PhD
Prepare to LAUNCH: How to Build an MSL Team From Scratch
Summary
In episode 152, Tom Caravela is joined by John Caskey to delve into the intricacies of assembling the ideal MSL team for a successful drug launch. The discussion covers strategic timing, the importance of leadership, and the sequence of hiring MSLs. Operational requirements such as team size, territory allocation, and KOL support management are explored, alongside the recruiting timeline. The episode highlights key skills and criteria essential for selecting MSLs and emphasizes the need for comprehensive training, detailing how to balance different training phases. The conversation wraps up with a summary of best practices for building an effective field medical team.
Tom Caravela, Managing Partner at The Carolan Group and Host of the MSL Talk Podcast, is interviewed by Jon Kaskey on how to build an MSL team in preparation for a drug launch.
Tom shares….
👉 How early should companies consider hiring MSLs
👉 Who spearheads the process for building out the team
👉 What factors go into determining the number of MSLs per team
👉 How are territories aligned and allocated
👉 What other factors need to be considered for internal medical affairs preparedness
MSL team building, drug launch strategy, medical science liaison recruitment, field medical team best practices, MSL training phases
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