What are thoughts in transitioning from Life Sci Consultant to a Medical Science Liaison for a large pharma? Is that a lateral move or a downgrade?
Also, any perspectives on MSLs welcome!

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You will almost definitely need an MD to be an MSL. At the very least a PHD or PharmD

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MSLs are like traveling docs who tell practicing docs about new and existing therapies

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If you have a PhD, probably a downgrade. They offer MSL positions straight out of grad school. I’ve worked with one AD who started as an MSL for many years - it’s probably much better to wait until you can exit to SM or AD.

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