MSL Institute Founder

“When I created the MSL Institute in 2004, I wanted to advocate for the MSLs who felt they had to choose between voicing their ethical concerns and keeping their jobs. I have learned that when you fight for what is right and stand up for what few dare to voice, all forces of the universe will conspire to help you lead and be successful and make a difference. The MSL Institute is proof and reminder to me every single day that every one of us can be an advocate for our deepest convictions. Don’t ever be afraid to stand up for what is right: we may never know the extent of the difference we can make in the world.” — Jane Chin, Ph.D. Founder, MSL Institute

MSL Institute Founder

Dr. Jane Y. Chin’s work in the medical science liaison field spans more than a decade. Dr. Chin’s seminal articles and publications on field-medical programs and the MSL profession have propelled this once-hidden profession to the forefront of the life science industry.

In 2003, Dr. Chin first launched MSL Quarterly 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 MSL (Medical Science Liaison) Institute to continue her work on the compliance, metrics, and development of the MSL role, and the industry’s first MSL niche job board (MSLjobs.com) in 2005.

Dr. Chin has been recognized for her thought leadership, high degree of integrity, and authentic concern for the best interests of MSLs and the long-term sustainability of the MSL profession. Jane Chin remains one of the most published author on the topic of medical science liaisons and has written close to 300 articles on the MSL role and the profession.

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.

Dr. Chin currently accepts only limited consulting projects with return clients as well as through word-of-mouth referrals from strategic alliances including Steve Woodruff/ConnectionAgent, Peter Sandford/NXLevel Solutions, and Mike Haynes/Mike Haynes & Associates.

This MSL Institute website, MSLjobs.com, as well as a limited selection of Dr. Chin’s work will remain online as part of MSL Institute’s history.

MSL Quarterly publications remain available to the public as part of the Institute’s history and work in the medical science liaison field.