Are you relatively new to the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role and eager to enhance your expertise and excel? If so, the MAPS MSL Training Camp is the perfect opportunity for you.

November 3-5, 2025

Who is the MSL Training Camp ideal for?

The MSL Training Camp is ideal for early-career MSLs (0-3 years of professional experience), who are beginning their careers in Pharmaceutical or MedTech industries and are looking to strengthen their foundational knowledge of the MSL role. The MSL Training Camp is your essential gateway toward future success, providing the perfect foundation for achieving impact.

What are the dates and location for the MSL Training Camp?

The MSL Training Camp is an immersive three-day live program held from November 3-5, 2025, at The Colonnade Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. This engaging experience will offer a combination of didactic learning, hands-on workshops, and invaluable networking opportunities with peers.

Don’t miss out—sign up now, as spots are limited for this exclusive program! Act quickly to secure your place! 

What are the learning objectives of the MSL Training Camp for participants?

By the end of this program, participants will:  

  • Grasp the critical strategic role and profound impact of the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) within the organization.  
  • Implement best practices that will set them apart in external scientific engagement.  
  • Clearly articulate how the MSL integrates and functions within the Medical Affairs framework.  
  • Understand the distinct roles and responsibilities of both Commercial and Research & Development (R&D) and their vital connections to Medical Affairs and the MSL.  
  • Identify the essential competencies that contribute to MSL success and recognize the significance of continuous learning and professional development in this dynamic field. 

Program Overview

This program is intentionally designed to provide you with the essential skills and insights needed to advance and thrive, enabling you to make a meaningful impact for your company and the patients who depend on your products.  

As a participant, you will immerse yourself in a dynamic blend of interactive lectures and hands-on workshops, collaborating with fellow MSLs who are at similar points in their careers. These sessions will not only build your foundational knowledge but also provide you with practical, real-world guidance and tools that empower you to achieve your daily responsibilities of being an MSL.  

Led by industry experts with extensive experience in Medical Affairs, this training will expose you to proven best practices and effective strategies that drive success. You’ll gain invaluable perspectives that will empower you to excel in your role.  

Program Takeaways

By the end of the training camp, you’ll walk away with a powerful skillset designed to elevate your strategic thinking and enhance your operational effectiveness as a Medical Science Liaison (MSLs). Furthermore, you will acquire a thorough understanding of the key competencies required for ongoing professional development, setting you on a path to accelerate your career and navigate the shifting landscape of the industry with confidence.

Added Bonus:  

Enjoy complimentary access to the Customer Engagement & Scientific Communications module of our Foundations in Medical Affairs Certificate Program. Plus, take advantage of an exclusive 20% discount on your enrollment in the complete Foundations program! 

Secure Your Spot Now! 

This isn’t just an investment in your current role; it’s a transformative step toward achieving long-term career success in the Pharmaceutical and Medtech sectors. Don’t miss your chance to unlock your full potential as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL)! 

Tentative Agenda

  • Welcome & Review of Program 
  • Opening Keynote: The Strategic Importance of the MSL Function: Why What You Do Matters 
  • Pillar 1: External Scientific Engagement 
  • Scientific Exchange (What it is vs. promotion; understanding regulatory and compliance guardrails) 
  • KOL Identification & Profiling 
  • Strategic Storytelling 
  • Pillar 1: External Scientific Engagement 
  • Scientific Exchange in Action: Strategic Scientific Engagement 
  • Scientific Exchange in Action: Meetings (securing meetings, meeting preparation, post-meeting activities) 
  • Scientific Exchange in Action: Insights 
  • Congress Planning 
  • Networking Reception 
  • Pillar 2: Understanding Medical Affairs 
  • MA and Field Medical Strategic Planning 
  • Understanding the MA Subfunctions 
  • MSL Collaboration with MA Subfunctions 
  • Medical Excellence/Operations 
  • Role of MSLs in Launch Excellence  
  • Pillar 3: Business Acumen & Industry Knowledge 
  • Business Acumen 
  • Commercial Fundamentals 
  • Healthcare Systems & Payors 
  • Drug Development Fundamentals  
  • Regulatory Affairs & Pharmacovigilance 
  • Patient Centricity 
  • Pillar 4: Field Medical Competencies 
  • Core Competencies 
  • Technical/Executional Skills 
  • Understanding How Competencies Drive Your Performance  
  • Importance of Ongoing Development & Education 
  • Value of Mentorship & Coaching 
  • Closing Keynote: Being an Amazing MSL 

Pricing

IPP members (Is your company an IPP member?) $3,500 USD
MAPS members (How can I join MAPS?)$3,950 USD
Non-members$4,950 USD

Groups of 5 or more registering at the same time get a 20% discount

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