Medical Affairs Learning Pathway

Pre-training
Assessment, orientation,
access to preparatory material
and support (virtual)
MSL Accelerator
In person training by
expert facilitators
Post-training
Assessment, action plan
and professional
development support
Networking
Creating new connections
Follow-up
Program Impact
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Medical Affairs Learning Pathway

MSL Accelerator

Designed for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research associates exploring Medical Affairs or the MSL profession. The program combines the Canadian pharmaceutical landscape with case-based learning, scientific exchange, insight generation, KOL engagement, role-play, and simulation so participants can build field-ready skills.

Agilis Health Toronto, ON
How to enroll
  1. 01Apply for ENGAGE Training Credits on the BioHubNet Training PlatformIf you are not already enrolled in ENGAGE
  2. 02Log in, open the “Learning Pathways” tab, and request to enroll.
Travel & accommodation supportAvailable for eligible participants travelling to Toronto.Request travel support →
01 — Preparation

Required on-demand learning before the workshop

Approximately 6–8 hours. Course access is provided after acceptance.

Medical Affairs foundations

Understand the strategic function of Medical Affairs and the Canadian pharmaceutical landscape.

MSL role and compliance

Prepare for ethical, non-promotional scientific exchange and field-based collaboration.

02 — Workshop

Two days of applied learning

Day 1 — Landscape, roles and scientific exchange

  • Medical Affairs strategy and organizational role
  • The MSL role and adjacent field functions
  • Compliance and non-promotional engagement
  • Scientific exchange and insight generation

Day 2 — KOL engagement and field simulation

  • KOL engagement principles
  • Case studies, role-play and simulation exercises
  • Working across matrix teams
  • Peer discussion and facilitated reflection
03 — Learning Outcomes

What you will be able to do

Medical Affairs strategy

Explain the purpose and strategic function of Medical Affairs in a biopharma organization.

MSL role clarity

Differentiate the MSL role from Sales, Market Access, and other field-based roles.

Compliant exchange

Apply foundational compliance principles to ethical, non-promotional scientific exchange.

KOL engagement

Use foundational KOL engagement principles in early-career MSL interactions.

Matrix collaboration

Navigate internal stakeholder relationships with professionalism and accountability.

Medical Affairs professionals collaborating during a scientific discussion