Acceleration Point Welcomes Linda Traylor, PhD, as New Vice President of Medical Excellence

ROANOKE, Va., May 8, 2023 -- Acceleration Point, a global consulting and software provider for Medical Affairs, announces the appointment of Linda Traylor, Ph.D., as Vice President of Medical Excellence. Dr. Traylor joins the Acceleration Point services team, where she will lead engagements focused on thought-leader engagement strategy, insight generation, and medical operations effectiveness.

Medical Excellence, as practiced at Acceleration Point, refers to the discipline of building high-performing Medical Affairs and Field Medical teams through structured strategy, operational process design, and evidence-based engagement.

Key Takeaways

• Linda Traylor, Ph.D., brings 25 years of Medical Affairs experience, including roles at Abbott Labs, AbbVie, Novartis, and Biodesix.
• Dr. Traylor holds a Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas and completed her post-doctoral fellowship at Duke University.
• She serves on the Board of Advisors for the Medical Science Liaison Society and is actively involved in the Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS).
• In her new role, Dr. Traylor will lead Acceleration Point's consulting services team, focusing on KOL engagement strategy, insight generation, and medical operations.

Throughout her career, Dr. Traylor has held positions as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL), MSL Coach and Trainer, Medical Director, and Medical Affairs Executive.

Dr. Traylor spoke about joining Acceleration Point: "I have known the team at Acceleration Point for nearly ten years. I have watched as they have built an undisputed reputation across the industry for helping medical affairs improve and track impact through the development of KOL engagement processes, building technology solutions specific to medical affairs, and providing the support that medical affairs needs to succeed. I am so excited to be part of an organization that represents the values and beliefs I hold about how to continue to improve our industry."

She also described her focus for the role: "My ultimate goal is to empower our clients to achieve success in their roles as medical affairs professionals, leaders, and valuable members of the medical community. By leveraging the innovative tools and expertise of Acceleration Point, I am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for us to collaborate and make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry. I truly believe we can make a real difference in advancing the practice of medical affairs and improving patient outcomes."

Acceleration Point's team provides technology and services to help life sciences organizations engage with and learn from leading physicians and researchers around the world. Acceleration Point is the provider of Kwello, the integrated platform for KOL Planning, Social Monitoring, and Insights Development in Medical Affairs.

To learn more about the Acceleration Point consulting team and how Medical Excellence services support field medical and MSL effectiveness, visit our consulting page.

Further Reading

• Successful Medical Excellence: Defining, Building, and Scaling High-Impact Teams -- OnPoint Podcast
• The AI Reckoning in Field Medical | Scott Thompson and Linda Traylor -- Webinar
• 3 Key Skills Medical Insight Leads Must Master -- Article

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Linda Traylor, PhD?
Linda Traylor, Ph.D., is Vice President of Medical Excellence at Acceleration Point. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas, completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Duke University, and brings 25 years of Medical Affairs experience across roles at Abbott Labs, AbbVie, Novartis, and Biodesix.

What does the Vice President of Medical Excellence do at Acceleration Point?
The Vice President of Medical Excellence leads Acceleration Point's consulting services team, supporting Medical Affairs organizations with thought-leader engagement strategy, insight generation, and medical operations effectiveness.

What is Medical Excellence in Medical Affairs?
Medical Excellence refers to the structured practice of building, measuring, and continuously improving the performance of Medical Affairs and Field Medical teams. It encompasses training, capability development, engagement strategy, and operational infrastructure.

What is Kwello?
Kwello is the integrated Medical Affairs platform from Acceleration Point, designed to support KOL Planning, Social Monitoring, and Medical Insights Development for Medical Affairs and Field Medical teams.

For more information, please visit www.accelerationpoint.com.