Results for 'Med Tech'
New Book Unites Oncology’s Brightest Minds To Innovate Cancer Cures
Voices of Oncology, Cancer cures, Oncology Voice Network, Kirk V. Shepard, Ramin Farhood, Forbes Books, Cancer treatment innovation, Oncology collaboration, Patient engagement in oncology, Precision medicine cancer
Voices of Oncology: Fostering a Collaborative Community of Experts to Accelerate Cancer Cures is a book by Kirk V. Shepard, M.D., and Ramin Farhood, PharmD, M.B.A., featuring insights from 33 contributors in the oncology field. It is available on platforms like Amazon and Barne…
Sep 9th • 5 mins read
Interview Differentiator-Be a Story Teller
interview preparation, effective interviewing, behavioral interview questions, storytelling in interviews, successful interview techniques
When you search Google for the words “Interview Preparation,” you will come up with approximately 756,000,000 results. While I am sure you can find an abundance of valuable information, it is very difficult to navigate through all of the content available on the Internet to determine wha…
Mar 22nd • 1 min read
Job Search Checklist for Aspiring Medical Science Liaisons
Medical Science Liaison, MSL role, MSL career tips, Pharmaceutical industry jobs, Break into MSL career
Tips to Help Break into Your First MSL Role The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role, has become one of the most sought-after career paths in the Pharmaceutical and Biotech industry. What does it take to land a role as a Medical Science Liaison? As an MSL Recruiter, this is a question that I am…
May 17th • 2 mins read
Presentation Nails and Fails: 7 Tips to Ace Your Next MSL Presentation
MSL interview tips, scientific presentation skills, hiring managers expectations, medical science liaison communication, virtual interview preparation
The presentation portion of the MSL interview is truly “make or break,” and more often than not, the most highly weighted category of the entire interview process. Countless Hiring Managers have passed on MSL candidates that do not perform well on their scientific presentation – re…
Oct 12th • 1 min read
MSL Evolution: New Trends and Titles That May Emerge
digital marketing strategies, SEO best practices, content marketing tips, social media optimization, keyword research tools
The COVID-19 pandemic has clearly had a profound impact on Field Medical Affairs. Has the Medical Science Liaison role changed forever? What new titles, trends and opportunities might emerge as a result of the new age for Field Medical and the evolution of the Medical Science Liaison? Is virtual en…
Apr 5th • 1 min read
MSL People Skills: Top 10 Tips for Better Engagement
Medical Science Liaison, relationship building, business etiquette, social awareness, emotional intelligence, professional interactions, Dale Carnegie, How to Win Friends and Influence People, professional brand, engagement tips, digital communication
The cornerstone of the Medical Science Liaison role is RELATIONSHIP BUILDING. In a nutshell, better engagement equates to better relationships. The purpose of this article is to address the importance of proper business etiquette and the impact of social awareness and emotional intelligence as it re…
Apr 20th • 8 mins read
Methodological and reporting standards for quality-of-life data eligible for European Society for Medical Oncology-Magnitude of Clinical Benefit Scale
Benefit Scale, MCBS, Quality of Life, Health Assessment, Oncology Scale, Cancer Guidelines, Treatment Evaluation, Medicine Scoring
The ESMO-Magnitude of Clinical Benefit Scale (ESMO-MCBS) was introduced in 2015 to standardize the assessment of clinical benefits from cancer treatments. ESMO-MCBS helps in health-technology assessment, especially given the increasing number of treatment options and rising cancer care costs. Ne…
Apr 1st • 30 mins read
Patient involvement: A must-have in medicine development, but is it being overlooked in a cost-constrained environment?
patient engagement in pharma, patient-centric drug development, life sciences industry innovation, patient insights in medicine, regulatory compliance in patient engagement, patient involvement in clinical trials, benefits of patient advocacy, patient-cen
The life sciences industry is in a constant state of advancement, bringing more and more groundbreaking medicines, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative solutions to market. Amidst these rapid changes, patients remain at the heart of these scientific developments. In recent decades, the l…
May 9th • 5 mins read
Medical affairs: The power behind redefining commercialization
Medical affairs commercialization, integrating science in pharma, redefining medical affairs roles, strategic medical affairs leadership, early engagement with payers, pharmaceutical commercialization strategies, upskilling in medical affairs, medical aff
In March 2024, Envision Pharma Group held a Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS) Americas roundtable with leaders discussing the role of science in commercialization strategies and the importance of integrating robust scientific understanding into the commercial journey. Envision revisite…
Aug 2nd • 3 mins read
Empowering people to drive medical affairs performance with AI
AI in medical affairs, 4Sight approach to AI, empowering medical teams with AI, AI-driven medical affairs performance, enhancing medical affairs through AI, AI integration in healthcare, training for AI adoption, change management in healthcare AI, AI too
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the pharmaceutical industry and continues to be a key topic of discussion in the field. As medical affairs grow more complex, AI can significantly reduce the time required to analyze and extract valuable insights, thereby accelerating the generation of ac…
Aug 14th • 5 mins read
Single-arm trials supporting the approval of anticancer medicinal products in the European Union: contextualization of trial results and observed clinical benefit
single-arm trials, anticancer medicinal products, EU, trial, SAT's, oncology, European Medicines Agency, clinical benefit, contextualization
Between 2012 and 2021, 18 anticancer medicinal products for solid tumors were approved in the EU based on 21 SATs (single-arm trials). Pivotal SAT-based applications often included additional information for contextualization, such as supportive studies and external evidence. Thresholds for…
Apr 11th • 14 mins read
AI-powered real-world evidence: Strategically enhancing value and access
Oncology, Clinical Development, Targeted Therapy, Immunotherapy, Genomic Profiling, CAR-T Cell Therapy, Precision Medicine
Real-world evidence (RWE) complements traditional randomized controlled trials by providing insights from diverse data sources, helping healthcare decision-makers with coverage, reimbursement, and treatment guidelines. Artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP) are pivotal…
Aug 22nd • 5 mins read
Canadian Regulatory and Health Technology Assessment for Malignant Hematology and Oncology Indications Compared With the US Food and Drug Administration Accelerated Approval Program
canada, oncology, malignant, hematology, HTC
Canadian regulatory approvals align with FDA decisions, but submission numbers to Health Canada (HC) and Health Technology Assessment (HTA) processes are lower in Canada. There is a nearly 3-year delay between Accelerated Approval (AA) and funded access to treatment for Canadians. HTA in Canada …
Jun 5th • 6 mins read
How to Prepare for a Virtual or Video Interview
virtual interview tips, video interview preparation, mastering virtual communication, professional video interview setup, successful online interview
As we are quickly becoming thrust into the age of “virtual” meetings and video interviews, job seekers and industry professionals need to be completely prepared to master this new paradigm of interpersonal communication. Here are some important tips for acing your next video interview: …
Mar 19th • 1 min read
6 Tips to Ace Your Next MSL Interview!
digital marketing, content optimization, search engine ranking, keyword research, on-page SEO
As a Medical Affairs-focused recruitment firm, we see MSL interview "wins" and slip-ups on a daily basis. From our experience working with candidates across all therapeutic areas and across the entire United States, I've noticed a few trends that might help you get that next interview "win" under yo…
Sep 28th • 1 min read
Promotability: How to Land Your Next Promotion
professional visibility, career advancement, promotion tips, career progression, networking strategies, mentorship benefits, resume upgrades, servant leadership, problem-solving skills, personal branding
“Promotability” may be defined as one’s suitability for being promoted. Is it your goal to obtain a promotion this year? If so, how suitable or promotable are you for that next step? Job-seekers and professionals often ask me what steps are necessary for advancement. I have broken …
May 5th • 10 mins read
Positioning Yourself to Become an MSL in 2022
MSL role, clinical background, academic background, research background, industry, MSL Society, conference, scientific expert, therapeutic expertise, pharma companies
After attending the MSL Society’s 9th annual conference in Vegas Last week, I have taken some time to reflect on inquiries our team received about how to effectively step into the MSL role from a clinical, academic, or research background. Industry is a tough nut to crack, but it is absolutely…
Dec 21st • 10 mins read
What to do When a Job Offer is Rescinded
job offer, rescinded job offer, job search, negotiation, budget cuts, hiring freeze, career advice, networking, job market, job application, job opportunities
First off, there are a couple of reasons why a company might rescind a job offer. Number one, if the person gets an offer and over negotiates or handles the negotiation improperly, it may rub people the wrong way and could lead to the company rescinding the offer. More commonly, the reason why job o…
Jul 20th • 5 mins read
Biases in study design, implementation, and data analysis that distort the appraisal of clinical benefit and ESMO-Magnitude of Clinical Benefit Scale (ESMO-MCBS) scoring
ESMO-MCBS, bias, clinical trial design, clinical trial implementation, clinical trial reporting, clinical trial analysis
The ESMO-MCBS is a tool used for scoring the clinical benefit of cancer medicines as reported in clinical trials, assuming valid research methodologies and quality implementation. The tool's effectiveness is compromised by studies with flawed design, implementation, or data analysis, w…
Apr 20th • 8 mins read
A narrative review of biosimilars: a continued journey from the scientific evidence to practice implementation
Biosimilars, interchangeability, extrapolation, immunogenicity
Biologic agents have significantly improved the management of serious health conditions over the last two decades, offering better treatment outcomes and quality of life compared to traditional chemotherapy. The cost of biologic drugs is high, leading to increased healthcare expenses. This mirror…
Aug 3rd • 10 mins read