Excelling in MSL/MA Roles

Landing a role as a MSL/MA is just the beginning, excelling in the role requires a unique blend of scientific expertise, communication skills, stakeholder management, and strategic mindset.

This 60-minute session is designed to help you thrive in MSL/MA by understanding how to deliver impact, build strong credibility, and grow within pharma organizations.

👩‍⚕️ About Me (LinkedIn: Anusha Gupta, MDS | LinkedIn)

I am a seasoned MSL/MA professional with over 6+ years of experience as an MSL across multiple therapeutic areas including women’s health, metabolic disorders, pediatrics, and vaccines. I’ve led medical affairs initiatives at Abbott and Pfizer, and have been awarded multiple times for Medical Excellence, Stakeholder Engagement, and Medical Education.

📌 What You’ll Learn in This Session

• Excelling as an MSL: Key competencies that define high performers in Medical Affairs.
• Stakeholder Engagement: How to build trust and long-term relationships with KOLs, HCPs, and cross-functional teams.
• Medical Education & Communication: Delivering impactful presentations and scientific discussions.
• Strategic Mindset: Going beyond medical knowledge to add value in brand and organizational strategies.
• Career Growth: Pathways to progress from MSL/MA to leadership roles in Medical Affairs.
• Practical Tips: My personal learning's, challenges, and success strategies from the field.

🎯 Who Should Book This Call?

• MSLs/MA who want to excel in their current role.
• Early-career professionals seeking guidance on building credibility and influence in pharma.
• Anyone aiming to develop a long-term successful career in Medical Affairs.

✨ By the end of this session, you’ll gain practical strategies, confidence, and clarity to not just survive, but truly excel as an MSL/MA in pharma.

🎓 My Education

1. India House Policy Pioneer Program (IIT Delhi) – Health Policy specialization.

2. ACMA: BCMAS® - Board Certified Medical Affairs Specialist.

3. PGIMER, Chandigarh – International Vaccinology.

4. MDS (Pediatric) – BDCH, Davanagere.

5. BDS – MCODS, Manipal.