
Pharma Marketing Glossary TM reflects the experience and knowledge of contributors who are experts in the field of pharmaceutical marketing. Included along with formal definitions are unique insights and quotes from these experts and other sources.
We accept advertising relevant to the interests of our members. For more information, see:
Media Kit
Operated by:
VirSci Corporation
PO Box 760
Newtown, PA 18940
215-504-4164
215-504-5739 (FAX)
E-mail: infovirsci@virsci.com
|

Advertising Information |
FAQs |
About Us |
Contact Us |
Privacy Policy
The Pharma Marketing Glossary
Key Opinion Leader (KOL)
|
Similar or Alternative Terms Meaning the Same Thing
|
Thought Leader, Opinion and Thought Leader (OTL)
|
|
Related Term(s)
|
n/a
|
Definitions
Key Opinion Leaders are physicians who influence their peers' medical practice, including but not limited to prescribing behavior.
Source: Terry Nugent, Director of Marketing, Medical Marketing Service, Inc. (MMS).
Pharmaceutical companies generally engage key opinion leaders
early in the drug development process to provide advocacy activity and
key marketing feedback.
Article: "Developing Win-Win Key Opinion Leader Relationships," Pharma Marketing News, Vol. 2, #10; REPRINT #210-01.
Return to Pharma Marketing Glossary Index Page to select another term or click on a letter below to view a list of terms beginning with that letter.
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
N |
O |
P |
Q |
R |
S |
T |
U |
V |
W |
X |
Y |
Z
Submit a Definition to The Pharma Marketing Glossary
If you would like to submit an alternative definition of this term or one for a new term, or if you have more information that relates to this term, including opinions, illustrations of how the term is used or misused, etc., please submit your contribution using The Pharma Marketing Glossary Entry Form. Thank you.
Pharma Marketing News |
Subscribe |
Discussion Forums |
Roundtable |
Podcasts |
Blog
Daily News Briefs |
Surveys |
Resources/Links |
Glossary |
Case Studies |
Reports
Pharma Marketing Vendor Directory |
Conference Calendar |
Pharma Jobs
Advertising Information |
FAQs |
About Us |
Privacy Policy
© 2004-2008. VirSci Corporation.
All rights reserved.
|
| Find a Vendor |
Pharma Marketing Vendor Directory
Hundreds of pharmaceutical marketing services vendors, consultants, executive search firms, medical education companies, and other companies servicing the needs of the pharmaceutical industry.
Learn More Access Listings
|
| Network |
Online Discussion & Networking Forums
Network with your peers in the industry, seek help advancing your career, discuss current issues.
Learn More
|
| Advertise |
Promote Your Products and Services
Pharma Marketing Network & Pharma Marketing News provide exceptional permission-based e-marketing opportunities.
Learn More Media Kit
Get Rate Card Click Here
|
| Meet |
Attend Industry Conferences and Seminars
Pharma Marketing News is proud to be a media partner for dozens of industry conferences.
Conference Calendar
Get Your Event Listed Click Here
|
| Find a Job |
Get Help Finding a Job in the Pharma Industry
Post your resume to the Pharma Marketing Network Job Exchange Forum where you can also find help from colleagues.
Employers interested in announcing job openings should contact us.
|
|