"I'm in my 50s. I don't want to fall behind!"
Said by an MSL lead in the sweetest Southern accent after she reached out about AI training for her team.
She’s spot on.
In 100% of teams we train on AI, we see the same thing:
→ Some people have never touched it
→ Others are already power users
And that gap is growing fast.
It shows up in who stands out:
→ Who leadership listens to
→ Who are more prepared in meetings
→ Who gets pulled into bigger opportunities
Here are 2 ways to up your AI game, but first, a pro tip you should know about.
Pro Tip: You May Have Professional Development Dollars
Many MSL leads tell us their teams get professional development dollars (up to $2K per year!). And they rarely use it. Like, it just sits there. That is literally throwing away money.
Sarah always says she knows when she’s off:
→ She hasn’t been learning
When she’s taking courses, learning new things, stretching a bit:
She’s sharper. Happier. More herself.
Learning isn’t optional. It’s
If you’re not sure what you have access to, start here:
→ Ask Mira: “Help me write a message to my manager asking if I have a professional development budget for professional development training.”
Now, 2 ways to up your AI game (and hang out with us):
1) 4-Hour Virtual, Hands-On AI Course with the DIA
We’re really excited about this one. Here’s exactly what the session looks like:
10:00–10:10 AM
Opening and objectives
10:10–10:50 AM
When to Use AI: The 4 Superpowers of AI
10:50–11:00 AM
Break
11:00–11:50 AM
Prompting for Efficiency and Impact
11:50 AM–12:00 PM
Break
12:00–12:50 PM
AI Alphabet Soup (Agents, CustomGPTs, and More)
12:50–1:00 PM
Break
1:00–2:00 PM
Future of AI in Medical Affairs: What’s Coming in 2026
This is how do I actually use this in my role, starting right now.
April 29 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET
Use “AITEN” at checkout for 10% off.
2) Workshop on How to Use AI to Plan Your Next Conference in 30 Min
Most MSLs aren’t using local or regional conferences strategically. They just kinda wing it.
Sarah threw her prompting superpowers at this problem and built an MSL Conference Assistant. It cuts your conference planning down to 30 minutes or less.
Join us for this 60-min hands-on workshop, and you’ll exit Zoom with a killer AI prompt knowing exactly who to prioritize, which sessions matter, and where your time is best spent.
Tues, Apr 7 | 6 PM CT
TL;DR
The AI gap is real and it’s growing.
→ Some MSLs are already using AI to work faster and stand out
→ Others are still “getting around to it”
You don’t need more time. You need to start.
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Check if you have professional development dollars (most do)
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Use them before they disappear
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Invest in AI skills now, not later
→ Reply “AI” and we’ll send you what we’d do next
Always in your corner,
Patrina, Sarah, Ralph & Jess
P.S. Wing a conference and not use your development budget is a bold strategy. Not a good one. But bold.
Upcoming MSL Mastery Events:
- Fierce Pharma Engage - Apr 22, 2026 at 2:35 PM
- Speaker: Patrina Pellett, PhD
- Working Group: Level up Your Sandbox Skills: Practice, Play, and Perfect Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Fierce Pharma Engage - Apr 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM
- Speaker: Patrina Pellett, PhD
- Panel: AI in Action: Work Smarter, Not Harder in Medical Affairs
- DIA Course (Virtual) - Apr 29, 2026
- Speaker: Patrina Pellett, PhD & Sarah Snyder
- Theme: Integrating AI Across Medical Affairs
- Outcome: Boost Efficiency, Clarify & Impact
- Veeva Commercial Summit - Boston - May 19-20, 2026
- Join Patrina & Sarah at Veeva Summit: Register with this link & get a free MSL Mastery Workshop
For Individuals:
- Aspire MSL Practice (Practice Presentation) – Apr 4, 2026
- Plan Your Conference in 30 Min with AI (Free For RISE & LEAP Members) 👉 Sign Up Here – Apr 7, 2026 at 6 PM CT
- Aspire MSL Office Hours – Apr 8, 2026
- Aspire MSL Office Hours – Apr 15, 2026
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- 1:1 Meeting Mastery (For Leaders Wanting To Maximize 1:1s) 👉 Sign Up To Watch The Recording Here
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