My guest today is Elaine Nadeau, Director Field Excellence at EMD Serono. We discuss how MSLs can Develop IDPs (Individual Development Plans) and Road Maps for Career Development.    In this episode we discuss: Who is Elaine and what she does How she got into the medical affairs Her role in Field Medical Excellence What is IDP and its importance MSLs starting on their own IDP The timeframe in creating the plan The pre-work and self-reflection of IDP Examples of professional development activities The manager’s involvement and role The different contributions of a coach versus a mentor New skills mandatory for MSLs during COVID Elaine’s advice for MSLs and MSL Leaders as we look to the future