THE MSL SOCIETY
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The most awaited networking event for MSLs and Medical Professionals is happening again this year! After our 10th Anniversary in 2022, the Annual MSL Society Conference is now in its 11th year, aiming to provide more value to the MSL profession.
Based on the trends in our previous conferences, expect 400+ MSLs and MSL managers to participate in valuable workshops, sponsor booths, networking, fun activities, and much more! U.S. and international speakers will attend, all sharing insights to help you excel in your career, while maintaining the high level of engagement and quality expected from the MSL Society.
We look forward to seeing you this year. Expect value sharing, growing, pivoting, learning, and FUN!

SAFETY FIRST
Rest assured, we will be following all applicable COVID-19 restrictions to ensure your safety!
Go to Health and Safety Protocols for Live MSL Society Trainings & Events for more details.
2023 SCHEDULE
12:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
Registration
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03:00 pm – 03:30 pm |
How to Maximize Your Attendance and Make a Great First Impression
Pre-Conference Workshop for Aspiring MSLs
Samuel Dyer, PhD, CEO, MSL Society
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3:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Managing HCP Objections: When the Discussion Takes a Detour
Pre-Conference Workshop for MSLs
Cherie Hyder, PharmD, Sr. Director, Global Medical Excellence and Operations, Syneos Health
Larry Dollar, PharmD, MS, MSL-BC, Vice President, Medical Affairs, Syneos Health
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3:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Demonstrating Field Medical Impact for Managers
Pre-Conference Workshop for MSL Leaders
Linda Traylor, PhD, MSL-BC, Vice President, Medical Excellence, Acceleration Point
Scott Thompson, MS, CEO, Acceleration Point
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3:30 pm – 4:30 pm |
Land the Role and Launch Your Career
Pre-Conference Workshop for Aspiring MSLs
Josh Yoder, PhD, MSL National Director, Syneos Health
Bethany Bedford, PharmD, BCACP, MSL, Syneos Health
Jane Regan, PharmD, MSL, Syneos Health
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6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Welcome Reception
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7:30 am – 8:00 pm |
Registration
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8:00 am – 9:00 am |
Coffee & Exhibitor Interacting
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9:00 am – 9:15 am |
Fun Activity
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9:15 am – 9:45 am |
Welcome & Opening Remarks Day 1
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9:45 am – 10:15 am |
Conversation is Still King – But Now It’s Digital First
Keynote
John Seaner, President, conversationHEALTH
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10:15 am – 10:45 am |
Leveraging Generative AI Applications for Medical Affairs
General Session
Bruno Larvol, CEO, LARVOL
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10:45 am – 11:30 am |
Networking Break & Exhibitor Interacting
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11:30 am – 12:00 pm |
Enabling Appropriate Clinical Practice – A Behavior Change Framework for MSLs
General Session
Susan Abedi, Chief Strategy Officer, 81qd
Andrea Schatz-Anderer,EVP, Strategy and Insights, 81qd
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12:00 pm – 12:30 pm |
Influence Then Inspire your Stakeholders to Take Action
General Session
Jillian Helcoski, BS, Global Medical Learning and Capabilities Development, Sanofi
Jorge Fragoso, MS, Global Field Based Medical Excellence Lead, Sanofi
Shawn Jordan, PhD, Scientific Strategy Director, Inizio Engage XD
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12:30 pm – 1:30 pm |
Lunch & Exhibitor Interacting
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1:30 pm – 2:30 pm |
Driving Field Medical Access and Impact by Leveraging an Omnichannel Approach
Breakout session for MSLs
Randy Miller, PharmD, Sr. VP, Global Field Medical Affairs and Clinical Education, Syneos Health
Larry Dollar, PharmD, MS, MSL-BC, Vice President, Medical Affairs, Syneos Health
Stacy Hartung, VP, Marketing, Syneos Health
Mike DeGeorge, PharmD, VP, Medical Affairs, Syneos Health
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1:30 pm – 2:30 pm |
Social Media Monitoring for Medical Affairs
Breakout session for MSLs
Jason Howard, PhD, Medical Digital Lead, Sanofi
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1:30 pm – 2:30 pm |
Leading with Empathy
Breakout session for MSLs
Maria Abunto, MD, MPH, Sr. Manager, MSLs, Exact Sciences
Catherine Kouchakji, PhD, MPH, MSL, Exact sciences
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1:30 pm – 2:30 pm |
Innovative Strategies for Effective KOL Management
Breakout session for MSL Leaders
Linh Nguyen, BS, Director of Sales, LARVOL
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1:30 pm – 2:30 pm |
The Data Savvy MSL: Optimizing Technology Platforms
Breakout session for MSLs
Christine Medeiros, BS, Senior Director, Strategic Insights, H1
Kristin Cova, PharmD, Director, MSLs, Sumitomo Pharma America
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1:30 pm – 2:30 pm |
An Aspiring MSL?: Here’s The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
Breakout session for Aspiring MSLs
Farooq Bandali, PharmD, Sr. MSL, Takeda Oncology
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2:30 pm – 3:15 pm |
Networking Break & Exhibitor Interacting
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3:15 pm – 4:30 pm |
Leveraging Metaverse Technology for MSL Training
Breakout session for MSLs
Michael Shim, PharmD, National Field Medical Director, Syneos Health
Josh Yoder, PhD, MSL National Director, Syneos Health
Cherie Hyder, PharmD, Sr. Director, Global Medical Excellence and Operations, Syneos Health
Marie Latsa, PharmD, Community Medical Director, Syneos Health
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3:15 pm – 4:30 pm |
How Are You Perceived by Clients and Colleagues?
Breakout session for MSL Leaders
Marcus West, CEO, 60seconds Pty Ltd
Duncan Trew, PhD, Customer Success Partner, 60seconds Pty Ltd
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3:15 pm – 4:30 pm |
Optimizing KOL Engagement Through Modern Scientific Storytelling
Breakout session for MSLs
Jessica Wong, MBA, VP, Marketing, Alucio
Maria Abunto, MD, MPH, Sr. Manager, MSLs, Exact Sciences
Christine Carney, PhD, National Director of MSLs, Verastem Oncology
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3:15 pm – 4:30 pm |
Crossing the Market Access Frontier – Identifying PALs (Payer-Advising Leaders.)
Breakout session for MSLs
Susan Abedi, Chief Strategy Officer, 81qd
Andrea Schatz-Anderer, EVP, Strategy and Insights, 81qd
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3:15 pm – 4:30 pm |
Empower MSLs with Insights to Optimize Engagements
Breakout session for MSLs
Rina Patel, MD, Director, Medical Affairs, IQVIA
Kimberly Platten, BS, Sr. Director Thought Leader Engagement Med Affairs, IQVIA
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3:15 pm – 4:30 pm |
Tips for Achieving an MSL Role
Breakout session for Aspiring MSLs
Madleine Makori, PharmD, Sr. MSL, Big Health
Nicole Rawnsley, PharmD, Associate Director, Bausch Health |
4:45 pm – 5:15 pm |
A Global KOL Reveals What They Really Want From MSLs
General Session
Samuel Lin, MD, MBA, Plastic Surgery Program Director/Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School
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5:15 pm – 5:30 pm |
Closing Remarks & End of Day 1
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7:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
MSL of the Year Awards Night Celebration
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7:30 am – 5:30 pm |
Registration
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8:00 am – 9:00 am |
Coffee & Exhibitor Interacting
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9:00 am – 9:15 am |
Welcome & Opening Remarks Day 2
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9:15 am – 9:45 am |
Conversational AI: Why It’s Time to Join the Conversation
General Session
Duré Hussain, MBBS, VP, Medical Strategy & CUX, conversationHEALTH
Sonish Azam, PhD, Sr. MSL, Oncology, Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
Srinivasan Krishnan, PhD, Director of Digital Technologies, Regeneron
George Limen, Medical Liaison, Novo Nordisk
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9:45 am – 10:15 am |
A Panel Discussion on Hot Topics: You Decide!
General Session
Samuel Dyer, PhD, CEO, MSL Society
Linda Traylor, PhD, MSL-BC, Vice President, Medical Excellence, Acceleration Point
Bethany Bedford, PharmD, BCACP, MSL, Syneos Health
Stefanie Berns, PhD, Sr. Director, MSL Team, Syneos Health
Kelby Kuhn, PharmD, Sr. MSL Respiratory/Immunology, Genentech
Delinda Melvin, APRN, FNP-BC, CDCES, Director, MSLs, U.S. Medical Affairs, Fresenius Kabi USA
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10:15 am – 11:00 am |
Networking Break & Exhibitor Interacting
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11:00 pm – 11:30 pm |
KOL Feedback on How to Improve Scientific Exchange
General Session
Rina Patel, MD, Director, Medical Affairs, IQVIA
Dan Winkelman, MS, Offering Design Suite Director, IQVIA
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11:30 pm – 12:00 pm |
How A Positive Mindset Creates Excellence
General Session
Don Sandel, MS, BS, Founder, Author, Master Facilitator, GoPositiv, Inc.
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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm |
Lunch & Exhibitor Interacting
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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm |
The Six Types of Working Genius
Breakout session for MSLs
Edwin Adams, PharmD, Field Medical Scientific Associate Director, Sanofi
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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm |
Emerging Trends – Grow Importance and Deeper Involvement of MSLs in Clinical Development
Breakout session for MSLs
Khalil Ahmed, PhD, VP Medical Affairs Europe & APAC, Syneos Health
Gaetano Pellitteri, MSc, MBA, Director Medical Affairs & Clinical Operations, Syneos Health
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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm |
Medical Strategy Implementation & Alignment Using Innovative Engagement Plans
Manish Sharma, MBA, CEO, TikaMobile, Inc
Mia Shibly, BS, Business Development Manager, TikaMobile, Inc
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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm |
The Role of the MSL in the Lab Biotech-Diagnostic Industry
Breakout session for MSLs
Daniel Sumarriva, MD, Sr, Director, Molecular Science Liaisons, Caris Life Sciences
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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm |
Teambuilding to Improve Culture
Breakout session for MSL Leaders
Mark Freebery, PharmD, MEd, Community Medical Director Lead, Syneos Health
Verena Ottley, BSN, CPC, PACS VP, Medical Affairs, Syneos Health
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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm |
A Guide to Your First MSL Role
Breakout session for Aspiring MSLs
Moe Zogheib, PharmD, MPH, Field Medical Manager, Theratechnologies
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2:00 pm – 2:45 pm |
Networking Break & Exhibitor Interacting
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2:45 pm – 3:45 pm |
MSL Manager – Toughest Job You’ll Ever Love
Breakout session for MSL Leaders
Paul Ward, MPH, Exec. Director Field Medical Team, BeiGene
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2:45 pm – 3:45 pm |
Cross Functional Collaboration and Partnerships With Internal Medical Affairs
Breakout session for MSLs
Susan Giacalone, MSN, MSL-BC, Vice President Medical Deployment, EVERSANA
Beth Giblin, PharmD, Vice President, Medical Affairs – Oncology, EVERSANA
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2:45 pm – 3:45 pm |
Balancing the MSL Role With Young Children
Breakout session for MSLs
Sucharita Somkuwar, PhD, Sr. MSL, Axsome Therapeutics
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2:45 pm – 3:45 pm |
Managed Care / HEOR MSL Boot Camp
Breakout session for MSLs
Jamie Tobitt, PharmD, MSL-BC, Medical Value Liaison, Apellis
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2:45 pm – 3:45 pm |
Implement Conversational AI at Your Own Organization
Breakout session for MSL Leaders
Oliver Elliott, Director, Customer Delivery & Success, conversationHEALTH
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4:00 pm – 5:30 pm |
Fun Charity Activity
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5:30 pm – 5:45 pm |
Closing Remarks & End of Day 2
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CONFERENCE VENUE
Enjoy the beaches and warm weather in Miami, and marvel at the lush tropical gardens, modern amenities, and luxury services in our 11th Annual Conference Venue, JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort and Spa!

Meet Our Speakers

John Seaner
President

Paul Ward, MPH
Exec. Director Field Medical Team


Michael Shim, PharmD
National Field Medical Director

Duré Hussain, MBBS
VP, Medical Strategy & CUX


Edwin Adams, PharmD
Field Medical Scientific Associate Director


Samuel Lin, MD, MBA
Plastic Surgery Program Director/Associate Professor


The MSL society annual conference is a unique opportunity to enhance the MSL role around the world and across our industry by learning from each other and networking.Whether you’re a new MSL, MSL to be, or an experienced field medical leader, the program is designed so that there’s something for everyone!This year we’ll be recognizing and celebrating our peers that have gone above and beyond during our first ever MSL and MSL manager of the year awards.

Arthur Chan, PhD, MBA
Vice President of Medical Affairs – Tarsus Pharmaceuticals


Kerstin Pohl, PhD
– Biodesix, Inc.

The MSL Society meeting gives me the opportunity to interact with MSLs from around the globe, to share my experiences with current and aspiring MSLs and to learn new skills at the same time. Our role is always evolving and it is a tremendous opportunity to be there and learn from the best in the business. I look forward every year to attend to see friends and to network with new aspiring MSLs for mentorships and future opportunities to advance their career.

Jihad (JR) Rizkallah, MD, MSL-BC
Director, Medical Affairs – Sunovion Pharmaceuticals

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Member Registration
Non-Member Registration
Registration & MSL Society Membership
All Registration Packages are inclusive of:
- Full access to the conference
- Access to 20+ skill-based workshops
- Morning refreshments, lunch, am and pm breaks
- Ticket to Welcome Reception with drinks
- Ticket to Awards Night Celebration
- Discounted hotel rate of $189 per night
- Attendee list with contact details provided after the event
- Multiple networking opportunities
- Copy of approved presentation slides after the conference
- Access to Mobile App information for 2 weeks after the event
We offer team discounts. Contact us to learn more!
HOW TO GET SUPPORT FROM YOUR MANAGER FOR YOUR CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
Need some help convincing your manager to let you attend? We have put together a letter template you can show them which highlights the value of the 11th Annual MSL Society Conference, which you can download below for FREE!
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NETWORKING GUIDES
Networking is one of the most important purposes of the Annual Conference. As professionals working in Medical Affairs, forming networks is one of the most important elements of the job.
Whether you’re an aspiring MSL or a practicing one, we have something to help you enjoy your networking experience in the conference! Download your respective handbook below for FREE.
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