Physician Poll: What Doctors Really Want from MSLs - and What could be Improved

The backstory:

As the MSL role is increasingly recognised as more strategic and influential in shaping therapeutic area strategies, it is vital for pharmaceutical companies to understand what healthcare professionals (HCPs) want most from MSL interactions and to gauge how effectively MSLS are meeting their needs. For instance, are MSLs and HCPs on the same page when it comes to the hybrid engagement models that have increased since the COVID-19 pandemic?

The physician view:

FirstWord recently polled 417 doctors from France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK and US to gain an inside look at how they feel about their MSL interactions and how they could be improved. These physicians work across five specialties: cardiology, endocrinology, neurology, oncology and rheumatology.

Key Questions Answered:

• 1. How satisfied are you overall with your current interactions with medical science liaison (MSL) representatives from pharmaceutical companies? (note: not sales representatives)
• 2. How would you prefer to communicate with MSLs from pharmaceutical companies? (note: not sales representatives)
• 3. Typically, how useful is the unsolicited scientific and product information MSLs provide to you and your practice?
• 4. Please indicate how often you would like to interact with MSLs from pharmaceutical companies? (note: not sales representatives).
• 5. What one change would most improve your interaction experience with MSLs from pharmaceutical companies? (note: not sales representatives)

Methodology:

Dossier reports are developed from independent and concise analysis derived from original industry surveys and in-depth interviews with industry thought leaders. Reports analyse in detail significant developments and market trends that pharma executives need to understand if they are to manage the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. The focus of each report is defined by a review of the secondary literature and any knowledge gaps identified. Based on this initial research, an evidence-based and expert-informed discussion guide is developed to ensure the research answers the most critical questions. Additionally, robust screening criteria are established to ensure that those interviewed are qualified in terms of their experience, knowledge and stature to speak on the topic.

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