A Passionate Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Advancing Healthcare in China
20 September 2024
The script of the video.
• Could you please introduce yourself?
Hello, I’m Miaomiao Zhang, I’m 27 years old. I come from China medical team. I became an MSL in Pierre Fabre and it has been two years.
• What is your professional background before being an MSL?
I studied clinical pharmacology at Chongqing Medical University in China and then I went abroad for further study at University of Glasgow. I finally got my master’s degree.
• How would you define the MSL role?
I think MSL is a role acting as a bridge between the company and the experts, providing scientific information in an accurate and objective way.
• What do you like about being an MSL?
Being a MSL can apply my professional knowledge to the practical work, and I think it is meaningful to help the doctors to improve their treatment strategies.
• What is the most difficult thing for you about being an MSL?
The development and the changes in the field of oncology treatment are very rapid, which requires us to keep learning cutting-edge knowledge worldwide. I think it’s very difficult.
• What is the essential quality of an MSL for you?
I summarize into three words: professionalism, communication and coordination.
• What motivates you to get up in the morning as an MSL?
MSL's working scenarios are varied, so I’m always able to play my role in different occasions, which keeps me feeling fresh and enthusiastic about my work.
• What is your most beautiful emotion experienced as an MSL?
Being as an MSL makes me feel valuable when I deeply communicate with the doctors and I could get to the good feedback from them.
• Any words or advice for someone wanting to become an MSL?
If someone wants to be a good MSL, he needs to maintain the passion for learning about the disease area and keeps the love of science just trying to work as an expert in the field