DIA 2013 49th Annual Meeting
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Globalization of Medical Communications/Medical Science Liaisons: A Comparison of Guidance and Practice Differences
Track : Track 06: Medical Communication, Medical Writing and Medical Science Liaison
Program Code: 333
Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Time: 10:15 AM to 11:45 AM  EST
Location: 204AB
CHAIR :
Thomas M. Gesell, PharmD (SCHNON), Development Director, Medical Affairs, Envision Pharma, Inc., United States
SPEAKER (S):
 Dannis Y. Chang, PharmD (SPKNON), Medical Communications Scientist, Genentech, A Member of the Roche Group, United States
Thomas M. Gesell, PharmD, Development Director, Medical Affairs, Envision Pharma, Inc., United States
Donna A. Holder, PharmD (SPKNON), Senior Director, Global MSL Excellence, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, United States
Description
Provision of medical communication and medical liaison services within biopharmaceutical companies have existed in one form or another for about 50 years. Over the years, these services have been introduced to countries areas across the globe. With popularity comes the potential for regulation. This session will review some of the different types of medical communication and medical liaison models, review related regulatory guidelines in place, and discuss the implications for the globalization of medical communications and medical liaisons.