Meet the Committee
We are passionate about empowering current and aspiring MSLs to shape the future of medical affairs and deliver better patient outcomes.
Ian Chamberlain
Chair
Ian is a global expert in customer access and capability development across the life sciences sector. Throughout his 25-year long career, he has been committed to enhancing the skills, aptitude and acumen of the MSL community. As Chair of the MSLA, Ian is passionate about setting professional standards, strengthening the credibility of the MSL role and supporting MSLs at every stage of their career.
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Nigel Robbins
Chair
Nigel is an experienced Life Sciences leader with a strong track record in professional development and capability building. He has delivered blended learning programmes across the Medical Science Liaison community throughout the last 25 years; in doing so, he has been proud to create practical, scalable training solutions recognised as industry benchmarks. As Chair of the MSLA, Nigel is committed to building a connected, inclusive MSL community and ensuring access to high-quality learning for Aspiring MSLs, MSLs and Medical Leaders.
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Jennifer Santos
Operations & Training Director
Jennifer brings a dynamic background in learning and development, project management and operational leadership across the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. At MSLA, she leads key initiatives that deliver high-impact training and development opportunities for Aspiring MSLs, MSLs and MSL leaders, supporting professional growth at every career stage. Her background in Commercial Excellence focused on identifying and implementing the skills, knowledge and tools needed to build confident, capable medical professionals and strengthen the impact of the MSL role.
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Aroosa Malik
Project Manager
Aroosa is a results-driven pharmacy professional transitioning into a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role, bringing a unique blend of clinical expertise and medical affairs acumen to her position as a Project Manager at MSLA. With a foundation as clinical Pharmacist and recent experience as an Associate Medical Advisor, Aroosa has a proven track record in KOL engagement, scientific communication, and ensuring ABPI compliance. She has directly supported clinical research activities and is passionate about bridging scientific evidence with strategic project execution. Her background ensures a deep, practical understanding of the medical and compliance landscape that MSLA navigates. Aroosa holds an MPharm in Pharmacy (1st Class Honours) and is a Non-Medical Prescriber. Outside of her professional pursuits, she is fascinated by the application of AI in medical affairs for real-world evidence generation and is an avid traveler, having recently visited 12 countries in 12 months.
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Matthew Bennett
PhD Student
Matthew is a PhD student at Imperial College London researching neuroinflammation and the glymphatic system. He holds a BSc in Biochemistry, an MRes in Translational Medicine, and an MBA in Clinical Leadership. Matthew has received mentoring to help advance his aspirations of becoming an MSL. Outside academia and work, he enjoys sports, travel, and mentoring students, particularly those from under-represented groups.
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Bhavisha Chavda
Medical Scientific Liaison
With over two years in medical affairs, a background as a pharmacist, and prior experience running a coaching business, Bhav is driven to inspire future generations to explore the world of pharma and the opportunities it offers for diverse individuals. Bhav is passionate about concise, effective communication through content that sparks action. Through the MSLA, Bhav creates content with the aim to foster a community where people can thrive, resonate with shared experiences and achieve their goals. Her mission is to ensure every voice is heard - fuelling collaboration, innovation and meaningful impact across the healthcare ecosystem and beyond.
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Tamara Hirsch
Medical Scientific Liaison
Tamara is an MSL with over 15 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Passionate about driving scientific exchange and medical strategy, she has worked with Medical Affairs teams across multiple therapy areas and obtained a PhD in Pharmacology.
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Hayley Kuter
Senior Medical Science Liaison
Hayley is a Senior MSL and currently works in neuroscience, but has also worked in haematology/oncology and allergy. She joined the pharma industry in 2018, having spent 18 years working in the NHS. She has a Masters in Clinical Research and has a passion for ongoing learning and development (in and out of role). Beyond work, Hayley has previously run marathons at an elite level and now spends her spare time fell running, cycling and wild swimming.
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Chuck Lam
Senior Medical Affairs Advisor
Chuck joined Pfizer in April 2022 initially as a Commercial colleague before secondment as an ABPI Code of Practice reviewer, culminating in his current role as a Senior Medical Affairs Advisor having worked across 7 brands. He has 14 years’ experience in the NHS as a hospital pharmacist, specialising in Oncology, and aseptic services, with a stint in healthcare informatics working for First Databank. Outside of work, Chuck enjoys playing football, hiking, running, and going to live music events.
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Paul Riley MBA PhD
Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Consultant
Paul Riley is a pharmaceutical and life sciences consultant with over 20 years’ experience spanning clinical development, medical affairs, and commercial strategy. He has advised global pharma, biotech innovators, and healthcare organisations on evidence-based decision-making, market access, and cross-functional collaboration. Combining his MBA and PhD, Paul brings both scientific expertise and business insight to support medical engagement and strengthen the role of MSLs in improving patient outcomes. Passionate about professional development, he also mentors early-career professionals and contributes to initiatives that advance scientific communication and healthcare innovation.
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Louise Rudd
Senior Medical Science Liaison
Louise currently works in the Haematology area and this is her first role in this field. Louise has been an MSL since 2021 and in the Pharma industry since 1999, always previously in sales roles and for the last 13 years in solid tumours. Louise has a keen interest in MSL excellence & supporting MSLs to be the best they can be. Louise is a sports scientist by background and her sporting achievements have been a 6 times world & 5 times European master’s athletics champion. Louise is now currently racing in the Hyrox world.
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Vanesa Salazar
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Vanesa is a neuroscientist with over six years of experience communicating science to different audiences. As a researcher at the University of Edinburgh, she has guided and supervised students completing their projects, and she has supported them with training and education. She has experience in scientific design and graphic communication and is a co-winner of the SIDB scientific design contest. As part of the MSLA, Vanesa supports the team for design and marketing, and she has benefited from mentoring to support her aspiration to become an MSL. In her free time, she likes to keep active with swimming, paddleboarding or archery, and she keeps boosting her creative side with embroidery and painting.
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Tara Williams
Student
Tara is an MBChB student at Aston University. Through her medical degree, she has developed a strong foundation of clinical knowledge and now aims to transition into the life sciences and medical affairs sector. At the MSLA, Tara supports the planning and organisation of the MSLA conference, which also provides her with valuable mentorship to further her ambition of becoming a Medical Science Liaison. Beyond her academic pursuits, Tara is actively involved in widening access to medicine, working with a charity that supports students from non-selective backgrounds in their applications. She also has experience as a Medical Admissions Lead for an educational company, where she oversees the development, management, and delivery of its medical admissions division.
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