About MSL Institute
Jane Chin, Ph.D., Founder of Medical Science Liaison Institute
Dr. Jane Chin’s passion for educating about the MSL role goes back to 2001, when she began writing about medical science liaisons, and when the MSL profession was shrouded in mystery within healthcare.
Dr. Chin launched Medical Science Liaison Quarterly in 2003 while working as an oncology MSL with a global pharmaceutical company, to support her MSL colleagues in the industry, as well as increase awareness of the MSL role. In 2004, Dr. Chin created the Medical Science Liaison Institute and committed her full time effort to advocate for the MSL profession, with a specific emphasis on the ethical use and evolution of the MSL role.
Dr. Chin is widely recognized for her thought leadership, high degree of integrity, and authentic concern for the best interests of MSLs and their leadership. For her contribution to the support and evolution of the MSL Profession, Dr. Chin was nominated by PharmaVoice as one of Life Science Industry’s Most Inspiring 100 People in 2006.
Dr. Chin holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University and a Doctorate in Biochemistry from University of Buffalo at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. She holds a Professional Certification in Competitive Intelligence from the Fuld-Gilad-Herring Academy of Competitive Intelligence.
What Industry Leaders Say About Jane Chin
“I cannot speak highly enough of Jane and our interactions together on MSL Institute and MSL University related projects. She always makes her decisions, large or small, with a consistent integrity that is second to none… Her predictions regarding the role of the Medical Science Liaison in the pharmaceutical industry have been right on target. Her success with the MSL Institute is a tribute to the thoroughness of her research, diligence towards her goals, and dedication to her high ideals. I can say without reservation that anyone who has the privilege of working with Jane in a business partnership will be the greater beneficiary and far richer for the experience.” Gary Mendelsohn, Training Manager, Scientific Affairs, Astellas Pharma US, Inc.
“Jane is highly regarded as an expert in the arena of field-based medicine. She has served an integral role in the design and development of our field-based medical group and is valued as a consultant, confident and friend. A true professional, Jane is an important part of our team…and our success.” E. Duke Dickerson, Ph.D., Executive Director, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals.
“Jane is one of the pharmaceutical industry’s leading authorities on the inner workings of successful medical liaison functions. As a consultant, Jane was instrumental in helping me rapidly establish a working infrastructure–standard operating procedures, compliance measures, and a training program–as we started up a newly created medical liaison team. She is an engaging, articulate speaker and an effective, insightful listener. I would highly recommend her to any biopharmaceutical executive interested in initiating, expanding, or restructuring their medical liaison functions.” Calvin Chao, M.D., Senior Director of Clinical Affairs, PDL BioPharma.
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