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Advisory Board
A formal meeting where external experts (typically KOLs) provide strategic input on product development, clinical positioning, or market strategy. Advisory boards typically include 8-15 participants and require fair market value compensation. → Related: Events, Event Management LifecycleAttendee
A person invited to or participating in an event. In MedStrato, attendees can be assigned roles (speaker, panelist, attendee, organizer) and tracked through the invitation funnel. → Related: Event DetailsC
Campaign
A coordinated series of communications (typically emails) sent to a defined audience. Campaign types include product updates, event invitations, newsletters, and product launches. → Related: Campaigns OverviewCompliance (Medical Device)
Adherence to regulatory requirements governing medical device development, marketing, and distribution. In KOL engagement, compliance includes proper documentation of interactions and fair market value compensation.E
Engagement Level
A classification of the current relationship status with a KOL. In MedStrato, engagement levels are:- High: Active, ongoing relationship
- Medium: Some past interaction, room for growth
- Low: Minimal or no current engagement
EMA (European Medicines Agency)
The European Union agency responsible for the scientific evaluation, supervision, and safety monitoring of medicines and medical devices. A key signal source in MedStrato. → Related: Signals OverviewF
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
The United States federal agency responsible for regulating medical devices, drugs, and other health products. FDA signals include 510(k) clearances, PMA approvals, recalls, and guidance documents. → Related: Signals Overview, Regulatory Signal MonitoringFair Market Value (FMV)
The compensation rate for KOL services that reflects what would be paid in an arm’s-length transaction. FMV compliance is essential for advisory board payments and consulting arrangements.H
H-Index
A metric measuring both the productivity and citation impact of a researcher’s publications. Higher H-index indicates greater scientific influence. Used as one factor in KOL tiering. → Related: KOL Tiering MethodologyI
Impact Level
A classification of how significant a regulatory signal is to your business. In MedStrato:- Critical: Immediate action required
- High: Significant impact, near-term action needed
- Medium: Moderate impact, monitor closely
- Low: Minimal impact, informational
Investigation
An AI-generated research report in MedStrato. Investigations use templates (market analysis, regulatory intelligence, competitive landscape, technology assessment, clinical evidence) and configurable parameters to produce comprehensive reports. → Related: Investigations Overview, AI-Powered ResearchInvitation Funnel
The stages a KOL progresses through when invited to an event:- Sent: Invitation email dispatched
- Delivered: Email reached inbox
- Opened: Recipient opened the email
- Responded: Recipient clicked RSVP link
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KOL (Key Opinion Leader)
A respected expert whose professional opinions influence others in their field. In medical devices, KOLs are typically physicians, researchers, or clinical specialists with significant influence on treatment decisions, product adoption, or clinical guidelines. → Related: KOL Management, KOL Engagement WorkflowKOL Tiering
The process of classifying KOLs into strategic levels based on influence, expertise, and engagement potential. A typical framework uses 3-4 tiers:- Tier 1: Global thought leaders
- Tier 2: Regional experts
- Tier 3: Local influencers
- Tier 4: Emerging voices
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MSL (Medical Science Liaison)
A field-based medical professional who serves as the scientific and clinical expert for a company’s products. MSLs build relationships with KOLs, provide scientific information, and gather clinical insights. → Related: For Medical AffairsMaterials (Event)
Documents generated for an event, including:- Agenda PDF
- Attendee list
- Speaker profiles
- Event overview
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NMPA (National Medical Products Administration)
China’s regulatory authority for drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics. A key signal source for companies operating in or entering the Chinese market. → Related: Signals OverviewP
Personalization Variables
Dynamic placeholders in email templates that are replaced with recipient-specific data when sent. Common variables:{{first_name}}- Recipient’s first name{{company}}- Recipient’s institution{{event_name}}- Event title
Product Correlation
The automatic association between a regulatory signal and products in your portfolio. MedStrato AI analyzes signals to determine which products are affected and assigns confidence scores. → Related: Signal DetailsR
RSVP Rate
The percentage of invited attendees who respond to an event invitation (regardless of whether they accept or decline). A key metric for event planning. Formula:(Confirmed + Declined + Tentative) / Total Invited
→ Related: Event Details, Event Invitation Best Practices
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Sentiment Analysis
AI classification of whether a signal’s content is positive, neutral, or negative in tone. Helps prioritize which signals require attention. → Related: Signal DetailsSignal
A piece of information from an external source (regulatory authority, news, industry publication) that may be relevant to your business. In MedStrato, signals are automatically aggregated, analyzed, and correlated with your products. → Related: Signals Overview, Regulatory Signal MonitoringSlash Command
A keyboard shortcut in MedStrato AI that triggers predefined workflows. Type/ to see available commands like /discover, /outreach, /event, and /campaign.
→ Related: AI Native Workflow, AI Prompt Tips