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RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Medical Science Liaison Society (MSL Society), the only non-profit organization exclusively dedicated to advancing the global medical science liaison (MSL) profession, announced that the advanced training workshops at its upcoming 4^th annual conference will focus on helping MSLs and MSL Managers develop their soft skills including Emotional Intelligence (EQ).

The MSL Society is offering several interactive workshops during its 4th Annual Conference taking place in Las Vegas from October 3-5, 2016, including:

• "Enriching MSL-KOL Relationships with Emotional Intelligence," led by Dr. Melody Davis, Associate Director, External Medical Affairs, Teva Pharmaceuticals
• "MSL 101 – What New MSLs Need to Know," led by Dr. Elizabeth Kupferer, Director, Medical Science, Valeant Pharma
• "Proven Active Listening Techniques to Enhance KOL Engagement," led by Dr. Linda Traylor, Sr. Director, Medical Affairs, Biodesix
• "Leveraging Emotional Intelligence as an MSL Manager," led by Dr. Melody Davis, Associate Director, External Medical Affairs, Teva Pharmaceuticals

"Each workshop focuses on the challenges facing MSLs and MSL leaders, and they provide a unique opportunity to develop the soft skills required for enhanced KOL relationships," stated Dr. Samuel Dyer, CEO of the MSL Society.

Full information on the MSL Society's Las Vegas Conference, including the conference schedule and full speaker information, is available at: http://conferences.themsls.org/LasVegas2016

Additional details on each of the above-noted workshops, including learning objectives, are available at: http://conferences.themsls.org/LasVegas2016/soft-skill-workshops.

About the Medical Science Liaison Society

The Medical Science Liaison Society (MSL Society) is the world's only 501(c)(3) non-profit organization exclusively dedicated to advancing the global MSL profession. The organization provides resources for professional growth and development opportunities, hosts the only job board for MSLs, and delivers digital and live MSL training programs and events, including its annual conference.

For more information visit: http://www.themsls.org.

Contact: admin@themsls.org

SOURCE Medical Science Liaison Society