The Medical Science Liaison: An A to Z Guide

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role was recently reported as one of the best jobs over six figures for healthcare professionals, yet is relatively unknown, even to the medical community. What is a medical science liaison, and what do they do? In this comprehensive must-have guide to the role, the functions of the role of MSL are explored, along with interviews with several MSLs, those that work around them, and most importantly, the customers of the MSL, academic thought leaders. Every healthcare professional, from a pharmacist, to a PhD, to a MD should learn more about one of the greatest jobs that blend business with technical and scientific acumen.

Dr. Erin Albert is an entrepreneur, writer, assistant professor, and student. She is the founder of two companies (Pharm, LLC and Yuspie, LLC), and is the Director of the Ribordy Center for Community Practice Pharmacy at Butler University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Dr. Albert teaches throughout the curriculum, including Introduction to Pharmacy Practice, Business and Personnel Management in Pharmacy Practice, an elective on Entrepreneurship in Health Care and Life Sciences, and Pharmacy Law. Erin has developed and written several books on pharmacy practice, entrepreneurship, and regional community development for central Indiana.