Most of the current Medical Liaison tasks can be performed at a distance, by someone working from home. This can bring valuable resources to the pharmaceutical company, at a reduced cost. See these examples:
Service |
Local |
Remote |
Write and edit promotional material | Yes |
Yes |
Deliver presentations to train the people who sell medical and scientific products | Yes |
Yes |
Develop and maintain relationships with opinion leaders, industry professionals and members of the scientific and medical communities, with the goal of influencing decision-makers |
Yes |
in part |
Present data on client products including unsolicited and off-label requests | Yes |
Yes |
Teach and train sales people | Yes |
in part |
Answer questions and provide data to customers, prospects, journalists or other individuals |
Yes |
Yes |
Travel to scientific meetings, hospitals or government offices, in order to represent the company, network with customers or to attend special meetings |
Yes |
No |
Analyze scientific and medical-related research, trends and practices | Yes |
Yes |
Aid medical and science professionals with resource planning | Yes |
Yes |
Work with marketing team to develop branding and advertisement strategies | Yes |
Yes |
Compile reports that include feedback and requests from the medical and/or science community | Yes |
Yes |
Provide medical input on product strategy, future indications and new opportunities | Yes |
Yes |
Assist in Regulatory activities | Yes |
Yes |
Facilitate identification and presentation of research opportunities | Yes |
in part |
Assist in Clinical Research: identify locations and professionals, implement protocols, deal with partners and authorities | Yes |
in part |
A few activities involve close contact with individuals, face-to-face meetings, meals or visits to clinics or medical offices. These activities are best done by Medical Liaisons working in-place. Many physical meetings or personal presentations can be replaced by video conferences.
Writing, reading, designing or programming can be done either in location or remotely.
Ask about our Remote Medical Liaison services