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<strong>CBI</strong>’s<br />

6 th Annual<br />

<strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Science</strong> <strong>Liaison</strong><br />

<strong>Skill</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />

<strong>Management</strong> <strong>Summit</strong><br />

Build Internal Awareness of MSL Value <strong>and</strong><br />

Maximize KOL Interactions<br />

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Pharmacy<br />

Credits Available!<br />

Distinguished Co-Chairs:<br />

Kenneth Massey, Pharm.D.,<br />

Head, <strong>Medical</strong> Affairs,<br />

Mitsubishi Tanabe<br />

Pharma America<br />

S. Machelle Manuel, RPh, Ph.D.,<br />

Senior Director,<br />

<strong>Medical</strong> Scientific<br />

Communications,<br />

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals<br />

Hear from 19 industry<br />

speakers representing<br />

large <strong>and</strong> small<br />

pharmaceutical,<br />

biotech, device <strong>and</strong><br />

diagnostics companies!<br />

Optimize Learning with Tracked Programming<br />

For MSL Leadership<br />

• Strategies for Effective Virtual Team <strong>Management</strong> —<br />

Keep MSLs Engaged, Motivated <strong>and</strong> Productive<br />

from a Distance<br />

• Build a Strong <strong>and</strong> Diverse MSL Team while<br />

Maximizing Business Acumen<br />

• Coach Employees to Improve Performance <strong>and</strong><br />

Foster Development<br />

For MSLs<br />

• Tailor Your Electronic Outreaches to Specific Audiences<br />

<strong>and</strong> Situations<br />

• The Role of the MSL in the Device <strong>and</strong> Diagnostics Industries<br />

• Career Progression Strategies — Diversify Yourself as an MSL<br />

Media Partners:<br />

Amedco is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy<br />

Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.<br />

Successful completion of this program qualifies for up to 10.75<br />

contact hours. Full attendance is required. No partial contact<br />

hours will be awarded for partial attendance.<br />

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Choose from Two Pre-Conference Workshops – Wednesday, January 18, 2012<br />

7 : 3 0 W o r k s h o p R e g i s t r a t i o n a n d C o n t i n e n t a l B r e a k f a s t<br />

8:30<br />

Workshop A: For MSL Leadership — Strategies for Effective Virtual Team<br />

<strong>Management</strong> – Keep MSLs Engaged, Motivated <strong>and</strong> Productive from a Distance<br />

Workshop Objective:<br />

Employees based in the field face unique challenges <strong>and</strong><br />

distractions — “attending” meetings while traveling,<br />

increased lag time to rectify infrastructure issues such as a<br />

faulty computer, etc. — that impede interactions with their<br />

immediate team members as well as their corporate office<br />

colleagues. In addition, establishing trust with remote direct<br />

reports is a challenge that managers need to overcome.<br />

As leaders of these teams, managers must devise<br />

communication strategies to ensure that remote<br />

reports do not feel disconnected from both the overall mission<br />

<strong>and</strong> important daily happenings within the organization. This<br />

workshop explores how experienced<br />

<strong>and</strong> less-experienced managers can, virtually, lead their<br />

teams to foster engagement <strong>and</strong> collaboration.<br />

Key Questions to Be Addressed:<br />

• What unique challenges do MSLs face as a result of<br />

being in the field <strong>and</strong> how can an MSL Director help<br />

mitigate them?<br />

• How do managers foster trust with employees <strong>and</strong><br />

among team members?<br />

• What are some strategies to make the most of remote<br />

team interactions?<br />

• How does technology facilitate virtual team management<br />

<strong>and</strong> training <strong>and</strong> where does it fail?<br />

Workshop Outline:<br />

I. Explore the Challenges of Working in the<br />

Field for Both the MSL <strong>and</strong> <strong>Management</strong><br />

• Underst<strong>and</strong> the infrastructure challenges of a<br />

home office <strong>and</strong> frequent travel<br />

• Know what gaps technology can <strong>and</strong> cannot fill<br />

II.<br />

III.<br />

• Explore the challenges managers face<br />

* keep remote employees engaged<br />

* monitor performance in the field<br />

Tactics to Make the Most of Remote Communication<br />

• Be aware of technologies that may help but,<br />

at times, may hinder communication<br />

• Learn tricks for different technologies<br />

* optimize WebEx <strong>and</strong> video conferencing<br />

* teleconference st<strong>and</strong>ards<br />

* email communications<br />

* virtual presentation skills<br />

• Minimize multi-tasking<br />

* create negative incentives for distracting behaviors<br />

* prepare agenda with hot topics<br />

* ask MSLs to be prepared to provide input<br />

Make the Most of Your Face-to-Face Time<br />

• How much time should you spend with your<br />

direct reports (e.g. one-on-one, co-rides)?<br />

• How often should you come together as a team <strong>and</strong><br />

how should that time be spent?<br />

• Provide corporate visibility for the field-based team<br />

12:00 Close of Workshop A<br />

There will be a 30-minute networking <strong>and</strong> refreshment break at 10:00 a.m.<br />

Workshop Leaders:<br />

Irene von Hennigs, Pharm.D., Assistant Director,<br />

Clinical <strong>Science</strong> Managers, Abbott Laboratories<br />

Archie Stone, Ph.D., Senior Director <strong>and</strong> Head of<br />

U.S. <strong>Medical</strong> Affairs, Merz Pharmaceuticals<br />

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Choose from Two Pre-Conference Workshops – Wednesday, January 18, 2012<br />

8:30<br />

7 : 3 0 W o r k s h o p R e g i s t r a t i o n a n d C o n t i n e n t a l B r e a k f a s t<br />

Workshop B: For MSLs —<br />

Tailor Your Electronic Outreaches to Specific Audiences <strong>and</strong> Situations<br />

Workshop Objective:<br />

As access to HCPs decreases <strong>and</strong> reliance on electronic<br />

communication grows, it is more important than ever to think<br />

through <strong>and</strong> maximize each interaction. In this workshop,<br />

examine how to write an effective email that gets a response<br />

<strong>and</strong> explore basic (yet often-ignored) etiquette rules for<br />

electronic communication. Attendees learn new strategies<br />

for immediate application <strong>and</strong> examine challenges around<br />

distribution lists, international style <strong>and</strong> legal implications.<br />

Learn time-saving strategies <strong>and</strong> a logical process that can<br />

maximize effectiveness when communicating electronically.<br />

Discussions also focus on determining appropriate tone <strong>and</strong><br />

style to motivate a positive reader response.<br />

Key Questions to Be Addressed:<br />

• What’s the difference between business writing five years<br />

ago <strong>and</strong> writing now?<br />

• What are the ever-changing guidelines of email <strong>and</strong><br />

electronic messages?<br />

• What communication methods are most appropriate <strong>and</strong><br />

effective given a particular situation?<br />

* when should you avoid email?<br />

* what are some style <strong>and</strong> etiquette rules to employ in an<br />

email or letter?<br />

• How do you write motivating email messages that<br />

get responses?<br />

• How do people really read today <strong>and</strong> what are they<br />

looking for?<br />

Workshop Outline:<br />

I. Underst<strong>and</strong> the Do’s <strong>and</strong> Don’ts of<br />

Electronic Communication<br />

• Underst<strong>and</strong> the impact of electronic forms of<br />

communication in different situations<br />

• Gain insight into communication etiquette<br />

• Optimally use email, text messages,<br />

cell phone calls, etc.<br />

• Keep compliance in mind<br />

II.<br />

III.<br />

Focus on Your Audience<br />

• Determine what your audience finds appealing<br />

• Personalize your message<br />

• Are multiple recipients appropriate?<br />

Write Effective Emails that Get Opened<br />

• Underst<strong>and</strong> that a good email takes time <strong>and</strong><br />

plan accordingly<br />

• Make your subject line work for you<br />

• Summarize content in your attachments<br />

12:00 Close of Workshop B<br />

There will be a 30-minute networking <strong>and</strong> refreshment break at 10:00 a.m.<br />

Workshop Leaders:<br />

Patrick Sullivan, Corporate Trainer, WD Communications<br />

Michael Mannon, CEO, WD Communications<br />

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“Forward looking, strategic conference with phenomenal speakers <strong>and</strong> plenty of<br />

opportunity to network with colleagues.”— 2011 Attendee, Yvette Payne, Senior Director MSLs, Cephalon<br />

M a i n c o n f e r e n c e<br />

Day One — Wednesday, January 18, 2012<br />

12:00 Main Conference Registration<br />

1:00 Chairperson’s Welcome <strong>and</strong> Opening Remarks<br />

Kenneth Massey, Pharm.D.,<br />

Executive Director <strong>and</strong> Head, <strong>Medical</strong> Affairs,<br />

Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America<br />

Dr. Massey is currently Executive Director <strong>and</strong> Head, <strong>Medical</strong> Affairs at<br />

Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America where he is responsible for all aspects<br />

of the organization’s <strong>Medical</strong> Affairs team. Prior to joining MTPA,<br />

Dr. Massey was Vice President, <strong>Medical</strong> Affairs at Novartis which included<br />

leadership of the organization’s Clinical Operations program for four years.<br />

Dr. Massey began his twenty-year pharmaceutical industry career at<br />

Marion Laboratories where he provided scientific evaluation of new<br />

product acquisition opportunities before spending three plus years in<br />

Bristol-Myers Squibb’s <strong>Medical</strong> Service Manager program.<br />

He then moved into leadership roles where he developed <strong>and</strong> managed<br />

the field medical teams at Parke-Davis <strong>and</strong> G.D. Searle.<br />

— P a n e l D i s c u s s i o n —<br />

1:15 Current Approaches to Complying with Sunshine<br />

<strong>and</strong> Other Disclosure Requirements<br />

• How do companies educate internally about<br />

changes related to disclosure rules?<br />

* create awareness of potential issues<br />

* what tools <strong>and</strong> processes are in use to facilitate<br />

change management?<br />

• What tools <strong>and</strong> processes are companies<br />

implementing to fulfill Sunshine requirements?<br />

* pros <strong>and</strong> cons<br />

* ensuring systems have compliance built-in<br />

Moderator:<br />

Mark DeWyngaert,<br />

Managing Director,<br />

Huron Consulting Group<br />

Panelists:<br />

Paul Conwell,<br />

Senior Director, Team Leader, Payment Disclosure,<br />

Pfizer Inc<br />

Abhiroop G<strong>and</strong>hi,<br />

Director, Commercial Compliance,<br />

Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.<br />

S<strong>and</strong>ra McGuigan,<br />

Associate Director, <strong>Medical</strong> Affairs,<br />

Bracco Diagnostics Inc.<br />

2:15 Implement a KOL Engagement Strategy —<br />

Segment <strong>and</strong> Set Expectations Appropriately<br />

• Hear how a large device manufacturer created a KOL<br />

engagement strategy driven by executive leadership<br />

Case<br />

Study<br />

* establish a common definition of “KOL”<br />

* segment thought leaders across multiple divisions<br />

* set up meetings with purpose<br />

• Set clear expectations with your KOL community<br />

that align with business needs <strong>and</strong> goals<br />

Kevin Appareti, Global Director,<br />

<strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Science</strong> <strong>Liaison</strong>, Office of <strong>Medical</strong> <strong>and</strong> Health Affairs,<br />

Philips Healthcare<br />

3:00 Networking <strong>and</strong> Refreshment Break<br />

3:30 Global Team <strong>Building</strong> —<br />

Leverage Synergies when Developing U.S.<br />

<strong>and</strong> EU-based MSL Teams<br />

• Underst<strong>and</strong> internal customer needs <strong>and</strong> establish<br />

expectations <strong>and</strong> deliverables<br />

• Communicate with corporate partners <strong>and</strong> clinical<br />

Case<br />

Study<br />

operations effectively<br />

• Maintain focus <strong>and</strong> allow adaptability as corporate<br />

needs change<br />

• Underst<strong>and</strong> the challenges in developing<br />

a team overseas<br />

* explore similarities <strong>and</strong> differences in legal<br />

<strong>and</strong> regulatory frameworks<br />

• Create a working relationship between U.S. <strong>and</strong> EU<br />

teams to optimize KOL outreaches<br />

Edmund Doherty, Pharm.D., Director, <strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Science</strong> <strong>Liaison</strong>s,<br />

Reata Pharmaceuticals<br />

4:15 Digital KOL Engagement to Galvanize<br />

Relationships <strong>and</strong> Enhance Interactions<br />

In this session, underst<strong>and</strong> how creating an online forum can<br />

dramatically increase interactions with important KOLs <strong>and</strong><br />

provide valuable insights as well as complete visibility into<br />

therapeutic discussions. In addition, participants explore<br />

how engaging in a private, online community can:<br />

• Enable more frequent HCP interaction on a 24/7<br />

basis despite geographic locations<br />

• Foster emerging KOLs<br />

• Exp<strong>and</strong> reach <strong>and</strong> interactions with global<br />

KOL leaders<br />

Lance Hill, CEO, Within3<br />

— P a n e l D i s c u s s i o n —<br />

5:00 Quantify <strong>and</strong> Communicate the MSL’s Value to<br />

Internal Stakeholders<br />

Defining metrics to measure MSL value is a constant<br />

challenge with no clear-cut solution, <strong>and</strong> each company<br />

approaches the issue differently. MSL activities are<br />

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elationship-based <strong>and</strong> therefore cannot be easily-measured<br />

with the sales metrics that internal stakeholders have come<br />

to expect. This panel convenes leaders from device <strong>and</strong><br />

bio/pharmaceutical companies to discuss ways to<br />

support <strong>and</strong> communicate the MSL value proposition<br />

in your company.<br />

• Explore metrics that appropriately measure value<br />

* value to internal stakeholders<br />

* value to KOL participants<br />

* alignment of values for long-term success<br />

• Processes to capture required data<br />

* define value points <strong>and</strong> develop a measurement<br />

tool to capture the data<br />

• Impactful internal communication<br />

* who needs to know?<br />

* how should you deliver the message?<br />

Moderator:<br />

Kenneth Massey, Pharm.D.,<br />

Head, <strong>Medical</strong> Affairs,<br />

Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America<br />

Panelists:<br />

Archie Stone, Ph.D.,<br />

Senior Director <strong>and</strong> Head of U.S. <strong>Medical</strong> Affairs,<br />

Merz Pharmaceuticals<br />

Kevin Appareti, Global Director, <strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Science</strong> <strong>Liaison</strong>,<br />

Office of <strong>Medical</strong> <strong>and</strong> Health Affairs,<br />

Philips Healthcare<br />

Geoff Brockway,<br />

Senior Manager, Scientific Affairs,<br />

AstraZeneca Canada Inc.<br />

Nikolas Karkanias, Ph.D.,<br />

Director, Field Based <strong>Medical</strong> Effectiveness,<br />

Pfizer <strong>Medical</strong><br />

6:00 Close of Day One<br />

6:00-7:00 Networking, Wine & Cheese Reception<br />

Join colleagues <strong>and</strong> friends in a relaxed setting.<br />

Day Two — Thursday, January 19, 2012<br />

7:30 Continental Breakfast<br />

8:00 Chairperson’s Review of Day One<br />

S. Machelle Manuel, RPh, Ph.D.,<br />

Senior Director, <strong>Medical</strong> Scientific Communications,<br />

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.<br />

Dr. Manuel started her pharmaceutical industry career at Sankyo Parke<br />

Davis (now Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.) in 1999 after serving on the faculty at<br />

Texas Tech University Health <strong>Science</strong>s Center School of Pharmacy.<br />

She has held positions of increasing responsibility as both an MSL <strong>and</strong><br />

an MSL Manager <strong>and</strong> facilitates comprehensive support of marketed <strong>and</strong><br />

pipeline products through collaboration with key headquarters staff.<br />

Her responsibilities include leading br<strong>and</strong>-specific <strong>and</strong> alliance partnership<br />

projects for <strong>Medical</strong> Affairs.<br />

8:15 Elevate Your KOL Planning Strategy with a<br />

Matrixed Approach<br />

MSLs have historically focused their time with nationally<br />

recognized key opinion leaders (KOLs); however, they are<br />

now being asked to support a wider range of stakeholders.<br />

As a result, companies are seeking new <strong>and</strong> innovative ways<br />

of engaging opinion leaders beyond the national level,<br />

at the regional <strong>and</strong> local levels. Companies must develop<br />

more strategic plans for how, when, where <strong>and</strong> how often<br />

to engage with opinion leaders <strong>and</strong> find more effective<br />

<strong>and</strong> innovative ways of planning their interactions. By<br />

undertaking a new matrixed framework approach to opinion<br />

leader planning, companies can develop a more fluid<br />

framework that can be applied at national, regional <strong>and</strong> local<br />

levels to provide teams with an actionable planning tool.<br />

• Underst<strong>and</strong> the limits of a traditional tiering<br />

approach <strong>and</strong> the benefits of a new matrix approach<br />

to opinion leader planning<br />

• Learn the “how to’s” of building a strategic opinion<br />

leader planning framework<br />

• Adapt the framework to suit the individual needs of<br />

a company, function or therapeutic area<br />

• Examine how best to apply the framework as a<br />

product advances through the lifecycle<br />

Gary Tyson, Vice President,<br />

Campbell Alliance<br />

9:00 Translate KOL Interactions into Knowledge for<br />

Your Organization<br />

• Make information digestible <strong>and</strong> usable in<br />

decision-making<br />

• Determine who distributes information, when <strong>and</strong> to<br />

whom (proper channels for information)<br />

* distribute appropriately to the<br />

right person/level/role<br />

• Explore how to communicate the essentials<br />

of the KOL-MSL conversation<br />

S. Machelle Manuel, RPh, Ph.D.,<br />

Senior Director, <strong>Medical</strong> Scientific Communications,<br />

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.<br />

9:45 Networking <strong>and</strong> Refreshment Break<br />

10:15 Overcome Access Restrictions — The Use of<br />

Technology to Communicate Your Value Message<br />

• Deal with “real world” issues when engaging<br />

with prospective KOLs<br />

• Use technology effectively <strong>and</strong> compliantly in<br />

disseminating scientific information<br />

• Learn power strategies to communicate your<br />

message in a compelling manner<br />

Joe Martinez, RPh, PDE, PPC, Field Director – HEOR <strong>Liaison</strong> Team,<br />

Optimer Pharmaceuticals<br />

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T r a c k e d P r o g r a m m i n g • 1 1 : 0 0 A . M . — 1 2 : 3 5 P . m .<br />

A — For MSL Leadership —<br />

11:00 Track Moderator’s Welcoming Remarks<br />

S. Machelle Manuel, RPh, Ph.D., Senior Director,<br />

<strong>Medical</strong> Scientific Communications, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals<br />

11:05 Build a Strong <strong>and</strong> Diverse MSL Team while<br />

Maximizing Business Acumen<br />

• Discuss challenges <strong>and</strong> opportunities of a<br />

diverse team mix<br />

• Ensure collaboration <strong>and</strong> skill sharing amongst<br />

team members<br />

• Learn team building techniques<br />

• Institute a mentoring program to leverage strengths<br />

of experienced MSLs <strong>and</strong> ramp up new employees<br />

• Help MSLs underst<strong>and</strong> the interplay <strong>and</strong><br />

interdependence of various departments <strong>and</strong> roles<br />

• Develop industry- <strong>and</strong> business-savvy MSLs<br />

• Keep the “big picture” prominent —<br />

Your KOL is also someone else’s KOL<br />

Donna M. Cronin, Pharm.D., Associate Director Regional Medicine –<br />

East, Field Based Medicine, Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.<br />

Adam Rzetelny, Ph.D., Regional Scientific Manager,<br />

Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.<br />

Asen Koburov, Senior Product Manager, Marketing,<br />

Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.<br />

11:50 Coach Employees to Improve Performance <strong>and</strong><br />

Foster Development — The Role of the MSL Mentor<br />

• Strategies to develop both newer <strong>and</strong><br />

more advanced MSLs<br />

• Help MSLs identify career progression opportunities<br />

in both field-based <strong>and</strong> non field-based roles<br />

• Develop a successful mentorship program for MSLs<br />

• Develop different types of individuals<br />

* motivate an under-performer<br />

* provide new opportunities for a strong employee who<br />

wants to remain in the MSL role<br />

* set a high performer who may move on to a<br />

different role up for success<br />

Gene R. DeCamp, <strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Science</strong> <strong>Liaison</strong>, <strong>Medical</strong> Affairs,<br />

Renal Therapies Group, Fresenius <strong>Medical</strong> Care, NA<br />

B<br />

— For MSLs —<br />

11:00 Track Moderator’s Welcoming Remarks<br />

Kenneth Massey, Pharm.D., Head, <strong>Medical</strong> Affairs,<br />

Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America<br />

11:05 The Role of the MSL in the Device <strong>and</strong><br />

Diagnostics Industries<br />

• How has the MSL role evolved in the device<br />

<strong>and</strong> diagnostics industries?<br />

• Should the MSL skill set differ in<br />

these industries?<br />

• What are unique challenges in gaining access<br />

when your primary customer resides in a<br />

hospital versus academia?<br />

• How does the device or diagnostics MSL<br />

provide value to a KOL?<br />

Vickee Altman, BSN, MEd, National MSL Manager,<br />

<strong>Medical</strong> <strong>and</strong> Scientific Affairs,<br />

Roche Diagnostics Corporation<br />

11:50 Career Progression Strategies —<br />

Diversify Yourself as an MSL<br />

• Identify career moves that offer<br />

more opportunities<br />

• Engage in special projects<br />

(e.g. involvement in publications planning)<br />

• Combat complacency with stretch goals<br />

Ch<strong>and</strong>ra M. Coleman, Ph.D.,<br />

<strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Science</strong> <strong>Liaison</strong>, Neurology,<br />

Ipsen US<br />

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1:50 • plenary sessions reconvene<br />

— P a n e l D i s c u s s i o n —<br />

1:50 Examining the Terminal Degree —<br />

Is it Necessary or Mythology?<br />

Today, there is a lively debate when it comes to MSL<br />

c<strong>and</strong>idate requirements. Websites continuously emphasize<br />

the critical importance of a terminal degree for MSL<br />

c<strong>and</strong>idates (i.e., Pharm.D., Ph.D., or M.D.), yet many<br />

individual conversations suggest that most hiring managers<br />

believe you “hire the person... not the degree.”<br />

In this panel, explore how the concept of the terminal<br />

degree may have originated in response to compliance<br />

implications <strong>and</strong> discuss the attributes of successful MSLs<br />

that weigh the value of experience versus a terminal degree.<br />

• Debate the concept of the terminal degree <strong>and</strong> how it<br />

may affect your team <strong>and</strong> organization<br />

• Hear thoughts on terminal degree requirements –<br />

Do they lock out scores of experienced MSLs<br />

seeking work?<br />

• Review fresh data on the issue from The MSL<br />

Research Group on LinkedIn<br />

Moderator:<br />

Neil H. Gray, Senior Vice President, <strong>Medical</strong> Affairs,<br />

inVentiv Therapeutics Institute<br />

Panelists:<br />

Edward R. Bezarro, RPh, Regional Director, <strong>Medical</strong> Development,<br />

Amylin Pharmaceuticals<br />

Gene R. DeCamp, <strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Science</strong> <strong>Liaison</strong>,<br />

Fresenius <strong>Medical</strong> Care, NA<br />

Geoff Brockway, Senior Manager, Scientific Affairs,<br />

AstraZeneca Canada Inc.<br />

2:50 Respond Effectively to External Requests<br />

for Information<br />

• What channels do external requests come in through?<br />

• Explore how external requests should be h<strong>and</strong>led with<br />

consideration for different internal groups<br />

* presentations, managed care requests, unsolicited<br />

requests <strong>and</strong> government requests<br />

• Coordinate responses with other departments<br />

(e.g. <strong>Medical</strong> Information, Regulatory,<br />

Professional Services)<br />

* who answers <strong>and</strong> how?<br />

* how should communication differ around an<br />

approved versus an unapproved product?<br />

S<strong>and</strong>ra McGuigan, Associate Director, <strong>Medical</strong> Affairs,<br />

Bracco Diagnostics Inc.<br />

3:35 Close of Conference<br />

Photos Courtesy of: Getty Images<br />

Who Should Attend<br />

You will benefit from attending this event if you are<br />

a <strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Science</strong> <strong>Liaison</strong>, <strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Science</strong> <strong>Liaison</strong><br />

manager, director or trainer in the pharmaceutical<br />

biotechnology, medical device or diagnostics<br />

industries or an executive with responsibilities or<br />

involvement in the following areas:<br />

• <strong>Medical</strong> Affairs<br />

• Clinical/Scientific Affairs<br />

• Training <strong>and</strong> Development<br />

• Professional Development/Relations<br />

• <strong>Medical</strong>/Scientific Communications<br />

• KOL Development<br />

• Marketing<br />

This conference will also benefit contract research<br />

organizations, consultants <strong>and</strong> trainers providing<br />

services to the above audience.<br />

Top 10 Reasons to Attend:<br />

1. Hear 19 industry speakers from pharmaceutical,<br />

biotech, device <strong>and</strong> diagnostics companies<br />

2. Learn strategies for effective<br />

virtual team management<br />

3. Hear how peers are approaching compliance<br />

with Sunshine <strong>and</strong> other disclosure requirements<br />

4. Use technology effectively to disseminate scientific<br />

information <strong>and</strong> overcome access restrictions<br />

5. Hear a case study on developing U.S. <strong>and</strong><br />

EU-based MSL teams<br />

6. Weigh in on the development of appropriate<br />

metrics to quantify MSL value<br />

7. Translate KOL interactions into knowledge for<br />

your organization<br />

8. Hear a case study surrounding a large device<br />

company’s development of a KOL strategy<br />

9. Debate the pros, cons <strong>and</strong> implications<br />

surrounding the terminal degree<br />

10. Earn pharmacy credits (pending approval)<br />

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<strong>CBI</strong>’s<br />

6 th Annual<br />

<strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Science</strong> <strong>Liaison</strong><br />

<strong>Skill</strong> <strong>Building</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />

<strong>Management</strong> <strong>Summit</strong><br />

Build Internal Awareness of MSL Value<br />

<strong>and</strong> Maximize KOL Interactions<br />

Pharmacy<br />

Credits<br />

Available!<br />

J a n u a r y 1 8 - 1 9 , 2 0 1 2 • C r o w n e P l a z a • P h i l a d e l p h i a , P A<br />

Unparalleled Industry Lineup!<br />

Abbott Laboratories • Acorda Therapeutics<br />

Actelion Pharmaceuticals<br />

Amylin Pharmaceuticals<br />

AstraZeneca Canada<br />

Bracco Diagnostics • Daiichi Sankyo<br />

Fresenius <strong>Medical</strong> Care • Ipsen US<br />

Merz Pharmaceuticals<br />

Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America<br />

Optimer Pharmaceuticals • Pfizer Inc<br />

Philips Healthcare • Reata Pharmaceuticals<br />

Roche Diagnostics<br />

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The Next Best Thing to Being There…<br />

Order the Online Compendium if you would like to capture what you’ve missed<br />

at the conference. It couldn’t be easier. The link to the online compendium is<br />

available for only $298 <strong>and</strong> includes the conference agenda, presentations <strong>and</strong><br />

speakers’ biographies. Don’t miss out on this valuable information presented<br />

by industry leaders exclusively at this event. Simply fill out the order form<br />

<strong>and</strong> submit via phone, fax or website <strong>and</strong> you’ll receive the link to the<br />

Online Compendium within 2 weeks after the conference.<br />

• Registration Fee: St<strong>and</strong>ard Advantage Pricing<br />

Conference & Workshop $2,295 $1,895<br />

Conference only $1,995 $1,595<br />

Advantage Pricing — Register by November 4, 2011 <strong>and</strong> SAVE $400.<br />

Fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, wine <strong>and</strong> cheese reception,<br />

refreshments <strong>and</strong> conference documentation. Please make checks (in U.S.<br />

funds drawn on a U.S. bank) payable to: <strong>CBI</strong>. (No personal checks accepted.)<br />

PLEASE NOTE: All advertised discounts are taken from the final, St<strong>and</strong>ard Rate.<br />

• Team Discount:<br />

Your organization may send 1 executive free for every 3 delegates registered.<br />

All registrations must be made at the same time to qualify.<br />

• Accommodations:<br />

To receive <strong>CBI</strong>’s special discounted hotel rate on line or by phone, please go to:<br />

• On-line: www.cbinet.com/msl<br />

• Phone reservations: 888-233-9527 <strong>and</strong> mention <strong>CBI</strong>’s MSL <strong>Skill</strong> Set program.<br />

Cut-off date is January 3, 2012. Reservations made after the cut-off date or<br />

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No refunds will be made after this date; however, the registration fee less the $295<br />

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