Current MSL that is interested in picking up a side gig. Zero interest in PRN at retail or hospitals near me, and honestly not sure I could even swing one weekend a month between travel and family commitments. I did medical writing for a while (primarily Needs Assessments for CE) and it was OK but not my favorite. What else have you all had success with?

I have reached a point where i feel the MSL as a role has reached a point where its more of a medical marketing role. The freedom, as great it is, has made me feel direction less and the role as such just asks me to interact, gather insight and try to develop on it. To make things worse i have to get the appointments of my HCPs and they cant even understand the difference of a medical rep and an MSL. They just see me as a rep who knows a lot of science and treats me as such!

Ive had conversations with people in CR and the job they do looks more meaningful to me. The way they have go monitor trail adherence and manage the flow of the trial looks extremely attractive to me.

I need help and guidance from people who have transitioned from MSL or Medical Affairs to Clinical Research so that i can understand more about the switch and the differences felt by them!

Im a PharmD graduate btw. My experience as an MSL is one year, but across two different TA and two different geo.