Samuel Dyer

Samuel Dyer

Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area
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A dynamic skilled Medical Science Liaison / Medical Affairs professional with an…

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Education

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Volunteer Experience

  • Global Volunteers Graphic

    College Professor

    Global Volunteers

    - less than a year

    Education

    This was a multiple week volunteer program to live and teach English for a quarter at the University of Guanajuato in Guanajuato Mexico

  • Medical Science Liaison Society Graphic

    Chairman of the Board

    Medical Science Liaison Society

    - Present 14 years 5 months

    Science and Technology

    The MSL Society is the ONLY 501c3 Non-Profit organization dedicated to advancing the global Medical Science Liaison career.

Publications

  • MSL Job Application Tracking & Interview Self-Evaluation Journal

    Tracking the details and organizing the information of multiple Medical Science Liaison (MSL) job applications and interviews can be overwhelming. This journal is designed to simplify the process and is a customized system for thoroughly documenting and tracking essential details throughout the application and interview process.

    This journal includes 3 unique, comprehensive self-evaluation tools, addressing 20 critical topics for achieving success during MSL interviews, as well as a…

    Tracking the details and organizing the information of multiple Medical Science Liaison (MSL) job applications and interviews can be overwhelming. This journal is designed to simplify the process and is a customized system for thoroughly documenting and tracking essential details throughout the application and interview process.

    This journal includes 3 unique, comprehensive self-evaluation tools, addressing 20 critical topics for achieving success during MSL interviews, as well as a specialized self-evaluation tool that assesses 8 fundamental areas crucial to the effectiveness of MSL presentations. All of these self-evaluation tools were developed exclusively for this journal and specifically designed for the nuances of MSL interviews by incorporating the expertise of multiple experienced MSL managers. These tools offer a structured framework to assess your performance, enabling you to identify your strengths and highlight areas for improvement throughout the MSL interview process. As a result, utilizing these tools will make your preparation more efficient and effective.

    By integrating these tools into your preparation strategy, you'll gain valuable insights into your interview and presentation skills, empowering you to refine your approach and enhance your performance.

    Created specifically for MSL professionals, this guide is more than just a journal—it's an effective tool for self-improvement and success!

    Key Features:

    Customized Journal System: A dedicated framework to track and reflect on your job application and interview experiences, promoting a growth mindset.
    Exclusive Self-Evaluation Tools: Four specialized tools covering 28 essential topics to critically assess and improve your interview and presentation skills.
    StrategicGuide: Simplifies the complexities of the MSL job search, aiding in organizing, self-assessing, and refining your approach for success.

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  • The Medical Science Liaison Career Guide: How to Break Into Your First Role

    Even for highly qualified candidates, breaking into the Medical Science Liaison profession is a challenging endeavor. It's nearly impossible to achieve on your own without the proper
    preparation and guidance.

    The Medical Science Liaison Career Guide: How to Break Into Your First Role is a step-by-step guide on how to break into the competitive MSL profession. The book provides numerous techniques and effective strategies for distinguishing yourself from other applicants and reveals…

    Even for highly qualified candidates, breaking into the Medical Science Liaison profession is a challenging endeavor. It's nearly impossible to achieve on your own without the proper
    preparation and guidance.

    The Medical Science Liaison Career Guide: How to Break Into Your First Role is a step-by-step guide on how to break into the competitive MSL profession. The book provides numerous techniques and effective strategies for distinguishing yourself from other applicants and reveals the secrets of how to successfully search, apply, interview, and ultimately break into your first MSL role. The book also reveals the techniques utilized by 545 MSLs who successfully broke into the profession, as well as the preferences of 185 MSL hiring managers when evaluating applicants.

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  • 2014 Medical Science Liaison Salary Survey

    Medical Science Liaison Society

    The first comprehensive global salary survey for the MSL profession. The report has 1,358 MSLs and Managers representing 65 countries across 6 regions (North America, USA, South America, Europe, Africa/ Middle East, Asia-Pacific.

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  • The Medical Science Liaison Career Guide: How to Break Into Your First Role!

    This became an Amazon #1 Best Seller (image above). This is the first book published on how to break into the MSL role. I share the secrets to successfully landing your first MSL role. I am very proud of all the reviews from those that used it to break into their first role and the numerous managers that use it during the interview process etc.

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  • Insights into Medical Science Liaison Activities

    PM 360

    While there are no industry guidelines that specifically address MSL activities, a global survey conducted by the MSL Society revealed that regardless of where MSLs are located globally, their activities are very similar.

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  • The Sunshine Act’s Impact on MSLs Interactions with KOLs

    Pharmaceutical Marketing 360 (PM 360)

    A recent survey conducted by the MSL Society and the Rutgers Institute for Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships reveals key insights into how MSLs view their role in this new Sunshine Act environment.

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  • Keeping Up With the Changing Sales Model

    Pharmaceutical Marketing 360 (PM 360)

    A myriad of factors will affect pharma’s approach to sales in the next year including the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, the increase of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), a shift to a pay-for-outcomes system and, of course, the continually shrinking sales force. We asked a cross section of industry experts to give us their best strategy to overcome the many challenges.

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  • What Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) Really Want from Pharma

    Pharmaceutical Executive

    Increased scrutiny and new regulation have seen pharma’s relationship with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) undergo a paradigm shift in recent years. This article explains how sales and marketing teams are no longer the preferred point of contact.

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  • Engaging KOLs: New Thinking on Thought Leader Development

    FirstWord

    Increasingly, restrictions are being placed on the ways in which Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) and sales reps can access physicians, and on the types of activities that they can engage in. As a result of these restrictions, pharma companies must ensure that any relationships developed with KOLs are entirely appropriate, focused on science, and compliant with the various regulations.

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  • MSL-KOL Engagement: Ensuring Compliance

    FirstWord

    Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) are the healthcare professionals at the vanguard of a new way of engaging with physicians. But while rising numbers of them are being hired to educate researchers and prescribers about a company’s products they often find themselves treading a thin and contentious line when those products are known to be used off-label. Physicians want to talk about these uses and companies have an interest in sharing the latest scientific information, which can leave MSLs with…

    Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) are the healthcare professionals at the vanguard of a new way of engaging with physicians. But while rising numbers of them are being hired to educate researchers and prescribers about a company’s products they often find themselves treading a thin and contentious line when those products are known to be used off-label. Physicians want to talk about these uses and companies have an interest in sharing the latest scientific information, which can leave MSLs with the difficult question of how to apply the broad policy that forbids off-label promotion in virtually every market in the world.

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  • The Medical Science Liaison Career Guide: How to Break Into Your First Role

    Amazon

    The first and only book on how to become a Medical Science Liaison. The book was an Amazon #1 Best Seller and is a step by step guide on how to search for, apply, and interview for the MSL role. The book reveals strategies for standing apart from the competition, what hiring managers look for when considering candidates, and what gets the right candidates hired.

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Projects

  • Medical Science Liaison eLearning courses

    - Present

    As part of our continued non-profit mission to provide quality resources to the global Medical Science Liaison community and further develop MSLs and MSL Managers, the Medical Science Liaison Society is launching hundreds of eLearning courses that will be free to all members of the society.

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Honors & Awards

  • "Overall Winner" - American Legacy Book Awards - Category "Business-Careers"

    American Legacy Book Awards (ALBA)

    My book, "The Medical Science Liaison Career Guide: How to Break Into Your First Role," is the 2024 winner of the prestigious American Legacy Book Awards in the category for Business: Careers. It was chosen among thousands of entries.

  • "Gold Award" Winner - Literary Titan Book Awards - Category "Career"

    Literary Titan Book Awards

    My book, "The Medical Science Liaison Career Guide: How to Break Into Your First Role," is the 2024 Gold Award Winner in the category of "Career" of the prestigious Literary Titan Book Awards.
    "The Literary Titan Gold Book Award is bestowed upon books that exemplify exceptional standards in the presentation of original content. For both fiction and non-fiction works, this award appreciates the meticulous development of unique characters or subjects presented in an authentically engaging…

    My book, "The Medical Science Liaison Career Guide: How to Break Into Your First Role," is the 2024 Gold Award Winner in the category of "Career" of the prestigious Literary Titan Book Awards.
    "The Literary Titan Gold Book Award is bestowed upon books that exemplify exceptional standards in the presentation of original content. For both fiction and non-fiction works, this award appreciates the meticulous development of unique characters or subjects presented in an authentically engaging context. Whether it is an innovative narrative structure for a fiction book or a compelling argumentation in a non-fiction work, we value the ability to support fresh themes and ideas. The award also honors the craft of elegant prose, showcasing a talent for transforming simple words into compelling, beautifully constructed text. This prestigious accolade is our tribute to books that represent an extraordinary achievement in the literary world."

  • "Best Book" Winner - Pinnacle Book Achievement Award - Category "Career Development"

    National Association of Book Entrepreneurs

    My book, "The Medical Science Liaison Career Guide: How to Break Into Your First Role," is the Fall 2023 winner of the prestigious Best Books Pinnacle Book Achievement Award in the category of Career Development. It was chosen among thousands of entries.Each year, for the past 40 years, NABE, The National Association of Book Entrepreneurs has honored some of the finest books published by our members. Our Members include a wide variety of Publishing Houses, Small Presses, Independent Publishers,…

    My book, "The Medical Science Liaison Career Guide: How to Break Into Your First Role," is the Fall 2023 winner of the prestigious Best Books Pinnacle Book Achievement Award in the category of Career Development. It was chosen among thousands of entries.Each year, for the past 40 years, NABE, The National Association of Book Entrepreneurs has honored some of the finest books published by our members. Our Members include a wide variety of Publishing Houses, Small Presses, Independent Publishers, Print on Demand Titles, and Self Publishers. We believe all books should be recognized for the Pinnacle Awards based on book content, quality, writing style, presentation and cover design.

Languages

  • English

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Organizations

  • Medical Science Liaison Society

    Chairman of the Board

    - Present

    The Medical Science Liaison Society is the ONLY 501(c)(3) Non-Profit organization dedicated to advancing the global MSL profession and helping MSL become more effective in their careers. (www.themsls.org)

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