Delivered at the MSL of the Year Awards, 13th Annual MSL Society Conference on October 13, 2025
Every year, the MSL Society Conference brings together an extraordinary community of professionals at the intersection of science, strategy, and patient impact. This year, Sorcero was honored to sponsor the MSL of the Year Awards, celebrating Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) whose dedication and excellence continue to elevate the profession.
Our Chief Product Officer, Nithi Vivatrat, shared opening remarks that evening about our appreciation for MSLs everywhere and a reflection on the profound role they play in the future of science and healthcare.
Honoring the Heroes of Medical Science
When we think about the role of an MSL, one word comes to mind: heroic.
Every day, MSLs navigate a landscape defined by accelerating science, growing volumes of data, and rising expectations from healthcare providers, patients, and industry leaders alike. You meet the demands of diverse stakeholders, manage constant change, and bridge the gap between innovation and patient care.
You are the trusted scientific voice and the connector between discovery and real-world impact. You are the translators of complexity, ensuring that critical knowledge reaches the people who need it most.
This is not easy work. It requires stamina, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to both science and humanity. MSLs embody adaptability in the face of change, empathy under pressure, and excellence amid complexity.
Recognizing Excellence
The MSL of the Year Award finalists and winners represent the best of what this profession stands for. They inspire their peers, elevate industry standards, and, most importantly, improve outcomes for patients around the world.
At Sorcero, we have the privilege of partnering with trailblazing Medical Affairs teams who use AI to transform their operations. We see firsthand the dedication it takes to succeed in these roles and the impact that success creates.
Our mission is to empower Medical Affairs professionals to focus on what matters most: advancing science, driving strategy, and deepening scientific exchange to improve patient care. We build technology that makes parts of the job easier like finding insights, generating reports, and measuring impact so that MSLs can spend more time doing what only humans can do: connect, interpret, and inspire.
But we never lose sight of one truth: technology is only as powerful as the people who use it. And in this profession, the people are extraordinary.
A Message of Gratitude
To every MSL, thank you for your passion, persistence, and pursuit of excellence. Thank you for being the quiet heroes who make the impossible possible.
On behalf of Sorcero, we are proud to support this community, proud to sponsor these awards, and proud to celebrate the Medical Science Liaison profession.
Congratulations to all the finalists and winners. This recognition is yours and it’s well deserved.
MSL Rookie of the Year: Bhrugu Yagnik - Thermo Fisher Scientific
MSL of the Year: Jodi Mann - Corcept Therapeutics and Maren Stoeber - Orphalan
MSL Rookie Manager of the Year: Kimberly Jaramillo - Syneos Health
MSL Manager of the Year: Joel Bakian - Sanofi
