Podcasts by MSL Talk
MSL Talk is a podcast hosted by Tom Caravela, MSL Recruiter and Founder of The Carolan Group, an Executive Search firm dedicated to the recruitment and placement of Medical Affairs professionals. The show will feature helpful information for current Medical Science Liaisons, job seekers looking to break into the pharmaceutical industry in their first MSL role and Medical Affairs leaders interested in hearing good industry conversation and medical affairs discussions. Topics will include helpful advice for aspiring MSLs, recruitment strategies, statistics and data, industry news, hiring and medical affairs trends as well as plenty of interview advice and career tips. The format is 30-60 minutes and mostly unscripted with the hope it is informative as all as inspiring!
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184. The MOVE to Medical Excellence from 2023-12-12T12:00
Scott Thompson, CEO at Acceleration Point discusses the importance of Medical Excellence initiatives in Medical Affairs
Scott shares….
👉 What Medical Excellence is and what role i...
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183. The DARK Side of MSL-ing-What No One Tells YOU from 2023-12-05T12:00
Kirsten Gurtowsky, Medical Science Liaison with Novartis, discusses the dark side of being an MSL and what you may not be aware of
Kirsten shares….
👉 What she LOVES about being an...
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182. Job Leads: The Do's and Don't of Asking for Referrals from 2023-11-28T12:00
George Limen, Medical Liaison at Novo Nordisk discusses the do's and don'ts of asking people for referrals through LinkedIn and email.
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181. The Inside OUT Interview from 2023-11-21T12:00
Kurt Grady, Sr. Director, Head, US Medical Science Liaisons at Reneo Pharmaceuticals discusses his interview style and the inside out approach.
Kurt shares….
👉 His unique, candida...
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180. How Job Seekers Can Stand out in a Crowded Market from 2023-11-14T12:00
Sarah Snyder, MSL Recruiter with The Carolan Group discusses best ways for job seekers to stand out in a crowded market.
Sarah shares….
👉 Her feelings on the current job market an...
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179. Using Your VOICE as a Weapon from 2023-11-07T12:00
Matt Berthot, Vocal Coach and CEO at Voice by Matt LLC, discusses how to use your voice as a weapon.
Matt shares….
👉 What a voice coach does and how it differs from what you might...
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178. “My Company has been sold, now what?!?” from 2023-10-31T11:00
Steve St. Onge, Sr Director Business Development and Corporate Communications at Paratek discusses what to expect after your company has been acquired.
Steve shares….
👉 What to ex...
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177. People First… Business Second from 2023-10-24T11:00
This episode is sponsored by Syneos Health®, a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. Syneos translates unique clinical, medi...
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176. Things will be HARD…but YOU can do hard things! from 2023-10-17T11:00
Sarah Snyder, MSL Recruiter with The Carolan Group discusses her strategies and tactics for overcoming challenges, setbacks and tough times
Sarah shares…
👉 Best advice for those c...
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175. Rethinking for Success: Top 10 Lessons for Embracing the MSL mindset through insights from Adam Grant’s “Think Again” from 2023-10-10T11:00
This weeks guest is Jeff Vaughan, Director, North America Field Medical Science at Inizio Engage discusses Rethinking for Success: Top 10 Lessons for Embracing the MSL mindset through insights f...
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174. The Importance of Social Media Monitoring for MSLs from 2023-10-03T11:00
My guest this week is Jason Howard, Medical Digital Lead at Sanofi. We discuss the importance of social media monitoring for MSLs.
Jason shares….
👉 What a “Medical Digital Lead” r...
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173. Bedside Manner: Essential for KOL Relationship Building from 2023-09-26T11:00
This weeks guest is Natalie Batta, Senior Medical Science Liaison at Alimera, who discusses the importance of "bedside manner" in developing relationships with key opinion leaders.
Natali...
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172. G R I T – Surviving the Rocky Road of Pharma from 2023-09-19T11:00
My guest today is CoraLynn Trewet, Senior Medical Science Liaison, we discuss her career resiliency story and how she overcame 2 unexpected layoffs.
CoraLynn shares….
👉 What is th...
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171. Why Medical Affairs Needs More Leadership from 2023-09-12T11:00
Today’s guest is Scott Conry, Vice President, Head Oncology Field Medical at GSK discusses why Medical Affairs needs more leadership.
Scott shares….
👉 What it takes to be a great ...
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170. Types of Conferences MSLs Attend&How To Prepare... from 2023-09-05T11:00
George Limen, Medical Liaison at Novo Nordisk discussed the types of conferences MSLs attend and how to prepare
George Shares….
👉 What are the types of conferences MSLs attend and...
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169. How Information is Consumed from 2023-08-29T11:00
Today’s guest is Andrew Fariello, VP Global Medical Affairs, Head Medical Excellence, Oncology who discusses trends in information/data consumption and what MSLs can do for greater impact
168. Global Perspective: Lessons ALL MSLs can learn from from 2023-08-22T11:00
Today’s guest is Maja Beilmann-Schramm, MSL Excellence Leader, who discusses how MSLs can learn from their global counterparts and what ALL MSLs can do to improve.
Maja shares….
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167. Is Medical Affairs doing it all wrong? from 2023-08-15T11:00
Today’s guest is Carol Heggie, Vice President Medical Affairs who shares her thoughts on how Medical Affairs can evolve
Carol shares….
👉 Where does MSL and Medical Affairs Value c...
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166. Generative AI in Medical Affairs TODAY from 2023-08-08T11:00
Today’s guest is Luca Dezzani, VP, US Oncology Medical Affairs at Johnson and Johnson and we discuss Generative AI in Medical Affairs TODAY
Luca shares….
👉 What is Generative AI (...
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165. I Want to be an MSL Trainer…or do I? from 2023-08-01T11:00
Today’s guest is Jill Fenwick, Head of Medical Learning, Global Oncology Medical Unit with EMD Serono, discusses what it means to be an MSL Trainer and what MSLs may want to know about the role....
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164. What Do I Do on Monday? Finding Success AFTER Content Training from 2023-07-25T11:00
Today’s guest is Bobby Faison, Executive Director, Medical Affairs with Paratek Pharmaceuticals who discusses how to find success for MSLs after content training
Bobby shares….
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163. Career Lattice: Finding Success, Satisfaction and Balance from 2023-07-18T11:00
Stefanie Fish, Senior Regional Director, West, Hematology with BeiGene discusses how her career journey has led to her current success and career satisfaction
Stefanie shares….
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162. The Cancer-tainer and Influencer of Things from 2023-07-11T11:00
Todays guest is Matt Zachary, Entertainer, podcaster, speaker, cancer rebel and advocate. Matt shares his incredible cancer journey and how it led to his amazing career.
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161. Personal Finance Strategies for Medical Science Liaisons from 2023-06-27T11:00
Todays guest is Gerard Deisenroth, PharmD, Director of Field Medical Excellence at Ipsen, who discusses personal finance strategies for Medical Science Liaisons
Gerard share...
160. The “HOLE” in Medical Affairs Hiring and Recruitment from 2023-06-20T11:00
Today’s guest is Robin Winter-Sperry, MD, Senior Medical Affairs leader, who discusses the holes and frustrations in hiring medical affairs professionals
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159. What is Your MSL Superpower? from 2023-06-13T11:00
Shannon Colton, Medical Trainer Consultant, discusses the importance of identifying and developing your MSL superpower.
She shares….
👉 What different types of ...
158. How Omni-Channel Engagement Provides Strategic Value for MSLs from 2023-06-06T11:00
This episode features Donnie Wooten, PharmD, Head of Global Field Medical Excellence at Organon who discusses how Omni-Channel engagement provides strategic value for field medical affairs
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157. The Glorious Unknown: How GREAT Conversations Lead to GREAT Relationships from 2023-05-30T11:00
This episode features Stefan Joens, President of Elnik Systems, who shares his thoughts on the “Glorious Unknown” and how great conversations lead to great relationships
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156. Imagining the Future of Medical Affairs Into 2030 from 2023-05-23T11:00
Todays guest is Matt Lewis, Global Chief Artificial Intelligence and Augmentation Officer at Inizio Medical and we discuss the Future of Medical Affairs Into 2030.
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155. MSL SUCCESS is like running a MARATHON from 2023-05-16T11:00
Today’s guests are Michelle Mudge Reilly, Sr Medical Science Liaison at CTI BioPharma and Sarah Snyder, Senior Executive Recruiter with The Carolan Group, and we discuss how MSL career success i...
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154. The Do's and DON'Ts of Networking for MSLs from 2023-05-09T11:00
Todays guest is Kirsten Gurtowsky, Medical Science Liaison with Novartis, who shares the Do's and DON'Ts of networking for MSLs
Kirsten discusses….
👉 Why it is...
153. Soft Skills&Leadership Advice for Introverts: In an Extrovert World from 2023-05-02T11:00
Todays guest is Josh Kosnick, Leadership Coach, Speaker and Podcaster who offers advice on Soft Skills and Leadership for introverts to find success in an Extrovert world
Jo...
152. Prepare to LAUNCH: How to Build an MSL Team From Scratch from 2023-04-25T11:00
Tom Caravela, Managing Partner at The Carolan Group and Host of the MSL Talk Podcast, is interviewed by Jon Kaskey on how to build an MSL team in preparation for a drug launch.
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151. How to Land an MSL Role as an International Candidate from 2023-04-18T11:00
Matteo Ottolini , Medical Science Liaison (MSL) at Bayer Pharmaceuticals discusses how he was able to land his first MSL role in the US as an international candidate
Matteo...
150. Mission Critical: Lessons from a Purple Heart from 2023-04-11T11:00
Chris Warnes, MBA, Business and Life Coach and Retired US Army Purple Heart recipient shares insights on how to succeed in your career and your life.
Chris shares….
149. Evolving Role of MSL Field Support for Clinical Trials from 2023-04-04T11:00
Khalil Ahmed, Vice President, Medical Affairs, Europe & APAC at Syneos Health discusses the evolving role of MSL Field Medical Support for Clinical Trials
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148. Motivation Means NOTHING… from 2023-03-28T11:00
This SOLO episode features Tom Caravela, Managing Partner at The Carolan Group sharing his thoughts on WHY motivation means NOTHING and what it takes to find success and achieve your goals
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147. How to Start a Diversity Equity&Inclusion Program in Pharma from 2023-03-21T11:00
This episode features Tara Gonzales, Vice President Medical Affairs discusses how to start a DEI program in Pharma
Tara shares….
👉 How she stood up a DEI progr...
146. The BURN: How to Become a TOP Performer&Excel at the HIGHEST Levels from 2023-03-14T11:00
This episode features Ben Newman, Peak Performance Coach, Best Selling Author, TOP 50 Global Speaker and Host of the THE BURN Podcast. Ben discusses how to become a top performer and excel at th...
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145. The Ultimate MSL Guide for an Impactful 30, 60, 90 Day Plan from 2023-03-07T12:00
This episode features Jay Van Horn, Sr Director, Medical Affairs. Jay discusses The Ultimate MSL Guide for an Impactful 30, 60, 90 Plan.
Jay Shares...
👉 What g...
144. 3 KEY Factors that Altered the MSL Role Since 2020 from 2023-02-28T12:00
This episode features Mitchell D’Rozario, Sr Medical Science Liaison at Genentech discusses 3 ways the MSL role has changed since March of 2020
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143. 13 Common Interview Mistakes Keeping You From Your Next Job from 2023-02-21T12:00
This episode features Sarah Snyder, Sr Medical Affairs Recruiter at The Carolan Group who shares 13 Common Interview Mistakes Keeping You From Your Next Job
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142. Paying it Forward (And Back)… Finding Medical Affairs Success as an Industry MD from 2023-02-14T12:00
This episode features Mena Boules, MD Executive Medical Director, Gastroenterology, US Medical Affairs at Takeda Pharmaceuticals discusses his career transition, how he has paid it forward and f...
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141. Life After Medical Affairs: From MSL to M&A from 2023-02-07T12:00
This episode features Steve St. Onge, Sr Director Business Development at Paratek discusses his career path from Medical Affairs to Business Development (M and A) and how he got there
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140. Why Go ALONE? How 2 Aspiring MSLs Reached Their Goal TOGETHER from 2023-01-31T12:00
My guests are George Limen, Medical Liaison at Novo Nordisk and Cierra Birch, Molecular Science Liaison with Caris Life Science and discuss how they collaborated to land their first MSL position...
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139. Professional Development: Why Consider an Executive Coach from 2023-01-24T12:00
Today’s guest is Dana Paskalis, CEO and Founder of Life Reset Labs and we discuss why professionals should consider an executive or career coach
Dana discusses….
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138. New MSL: The 4 “Ts” to Prepare for and Overcome from 2023-01-17T12:00
Today’s guest is Lauren Gardner, Senior Medical Ambassador (MSL) at Tarsus Pharmaceuticals and we discuss her experience as a new MSL and the 4 T’s (challenges) to prepare for and overcome
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137. Market Access and the MSL Role from 2023-01-10T12:00
Today’s guest is Ruchit Parikh, Associate Director, Medical Affairs Strategy and Training at CTI BioPharma and we discuss Market Access, what it is and how it fits into Medical Affairs
136. How MSLs can WIN with Social Media in Medical Affairs from 2023-01-03T12:00
My guest today is Bruno Larvol, CEO and Founder at Larvol, we discuss how Medical Science Liaisons should be using Social Media in their career
This episode is sponsored by Larv...
135. The MSL in CANADA vs. the US MSL from 2022-12-27T12:00
My guests today are Claudia Bérubé, Medical Science Liaison Quebec and Jeffrey Vaughan, National Director MSLs both at Ashfield, we discuss her career story and what it is like to be an MSL in C...
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134. Dx to Rx – Transitioning from Diagnostics to Pharma from 2022-12-20T12:00
My guest today is Namratha Sastry, PhD, Associate Director of Field Medical Affairs, Oncology at Regeneron and we discuss the transition from diagnostics and Pharma
"The views a...
133. How to Break into a PEOPLE MANAGER Role from 2022-12-13T12:00
My guest today is Annette Ogbru, Sr Director Medical Affairs, we discuss what it takes to break into a "People Manager" role.
Annette share...
132. Virtual Reality and Medical Affairs in the Metaverse from 2022-12-06T12:00
My guest today is Bruno Larvol, CEO and Founder of Larvol, we discuss Virtual Reality and Medical Affairs in the Metaverse
This episode is sponsored by Lar...
131. An Unscripted Fireside Chat w/ Tom Caravela from 2022-11-29T12:00
Sarah Snyder, Sr Medical Affairs Recruiter at The Carolan Group interviews MSL Talk Podcast Host Tom Caravela in an Unscripted Interview or "Fireside Chat" about busine...
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130. MSL Talk Podcast Year in Review-Highlights to be Grateful For from 2022-11-22T12:00
Arthur Chan, Vice President, Medical Affairs at Tarsus Pharmaceuticals shares highlights from favorite MSL Talk podcast episodes in 2022
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129. How Will AI and Machine Learning Affect the MSL from 2022-11-15T12:00
Dr Sanjay Singhvi, Director at VMLY&R Health discusses how artificial intelligence and machine learning will affect the role of the MSL.
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128. Objection Handling for Field Medical Professionals from 2022-11-08T12:00
My guest today is Linda Traylor, Sr Principal Medical Affairs at IQVIA and we discuss objection handling for MSLs and field medical professionals.
Linda shares…
👉 How ...
127. Positive Mindset = Positive Outcomes from 2022-11-01T11:00
This weeks MSL Talk podcast guest is Don Sandel, the Founder, speaker, and facilitator at GoPositiv and best-selling author and performance coach who shares research-based solutions for adopting...
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126. Master Communication Skills to Improve Business Relations from 2022-10-25T11:00
The MSL Talk Podcast and Momentum Events teamed up for a first ever LIVE broadcast at the Medical Affairs Xcellence Summit, Philadelphia, PA. The live panel discussion was moderated by MSL Talk ...
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125. Business Acumen: The Other MSL Currency from 2022-10-18T11:00
Maria Abunto, MD, MPH, MSL Regional Lead at Exact Sciences and Nabhan Islam, MD, Medical Science Liaison with Syneos Health discuss business acumen: the other MSL currency.
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124. The Art of Story Telling for Impactul Engagement from 2022-10-11T11:00
Angela Valadez, Senior Manager Field Medical Affairs at Regeneron shares insights on how to use story telling to ensure more impactful engagement
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123. Exploring the MSL role in IITs (Investigator Initiated Trials) from 2022-10-04T11:00
My guest today is Gail Rosen Spahn, Medical Affairs Leader, and Consultant. Gail shares insights regarding the MSL role and Investigator Initiated Trials.
Gail shares…
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122. What I DO….How I BUILD Relationships from 2022-09-27T11:00
My guest today is Bernadett Mamone, PhD, MEd, MSL-BC, Medical Science Liaison at Neurelis, and we discuss her best practices on being a successful MSL and how she builds KOL relationships
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121. Secrets and pearls of wisdom for Field Medical success from 2022-09-20T11:00
My guest today is Ravi Tayi, MD, MPH, CMO and longtime Medical Affairs leader and he shares secrets and pearls of wisdom for Field Medical teams.
Ravi shares…
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120. Leveraging Creativity to Break into Your First MSL Role from 2022-09-13T11:00
My guest today is Alec McCarthy, Medical Science Liaison at Merz Asthetics, and we discuss how to leverage creativity to break into your first MSL role.
Alec shares…
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119. Difficult KOLs: How to overcome challenges, find success and gain access from 2022-08-30T11:00
My guest today, is Andrea Johnson, National Director, MSLs. Andrea discusses how to overcome challenges, find success and gain access to difficult KOLs
Andrea shares…
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118. Skip Level Meetings: Prepare, Purpose, Pitfalls from 2022-08-23T11:00
My guest today is Paul Ward, Head of Field Medical Oncology and Hematology at BeiGene and MSL Society Advisory Board Member and we discuss the pros and cons of “Skip Level” meetings.
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117. Core Values: Foundation to Success and Fulfillment from 2022-08-16T11:00
Tom Caravela, Managing Partner at The Carolan Group discusses the importance of Core Values and how they can be the foundation for success and fulfilment.
Tom Shares…
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116. The MSL Execution Factor (Book Review) from 2022-08-09T11:00
My guest today is Jihad “JR” Rizkallah, Director, MSLs at Sunovion. JR discusses MSL Execution Factors based on the book by Kim Perell.
JR Shares…
👉 Why he felt compel...
115. Why is it so hard to get into oncology from 2022-08-02T11:00
My guest today is Mary Miao, Oncology Medical Science Liaison with Immunogen. Mary shares insights on why it is so hard to get into oncology.
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114. Why and How to Build a “Community” MSL Team from 2022-07-26T11:00
My guest today is Bobby Faison, Executive Director, Medical Affairs with Paratek Pharmaceuticals. Bobby discusses why and how to build a “Community” MSL team.
Bobby shares…
113. Why Companies Should Hire Aspiring MSLs (and How) from 2022-07-19T11:00
My guest today is Alyson Evans, Director, Medical Affairs with Sirtex Pharmaceuticals. Alyson discusses why companies should consider hiring aspiring MSLs.
She shares…
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112. The Role of MSLs in Achieving Health Equity from 2022-07-12T11:00
My guest today is Ariel Katz, CEO and Founder of H1 and we discuss the role of MSLs in achieving Health Equity.
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111. Finding Success as a Rare Diseases MSL from 2022-07-05T11:00
My guest today is Giovanni Passiatore, Head of US MSLs at Chiesi Rare Disease and he shares insights on how to find success as a Rare Diseases MSL
Giovanni discusses…
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110. Career Satisfaction and Growth: What factors MUST be considered from 2022-06-28T11:00
My guest today is Beth Kupferer, National Director, Women’s Health at AbbVie, and we discuss the factors most important for career satisfaction and growth
Beth discusses…
109. How to Emerge as an Everyday Leader and Top Performer from 2022-06-21T11:00
My guest today is Mark "Mack" McKearn, Executive Coach and Retired US Army Colonel shares tips on How to Emerge as an Everyday Leader and Top Performer
Mark discusses…
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108. Field Medical Execution Despite Limited Resources from 2022-06-14T11:00
My guest today is Ed Cunningham, Executive Director, Neurology MSLs with Sunovian Pharmaceuticals shares insights for Field Medical Execution Despite Limited Resources
Ed discusses...
107. Effective Relationship Strategies for MSL Success with Commercial Counterparts from 2022-06-07T11:00
My guest today is Robert Rosti, Senior Medical Science Liaison with TerSera Therapeutics and we discuss Effective Relationship Strategies for MSL Success with Commercial Counterparts
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106. Perceived, Probe, Reflect-KOL Engagement Model from 2022-05-31T11:00
My guest today is Amy Patel, Executive Medical Scientific Liaison, with Takeda Pharmaceuticals and she shares her KOL Engagement Model…Perceived, Probe, Reflect
Amy discusses…
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105. KPIs: Why Quantitative WON’T Work Without Qualitative Outcomes from 2022-05-24T11:00
This episode is sponsored by IQVIA. www.iqvia.com
Linda Traylor, Sr Principal an...
104. Career Resiliency: How to Survive and Thrive After a Lay Off from 2022-05-17T11:00
My guest today is Carol Lawlor, National Director, Field Medical – Northeast at Alkermes, discusses her career resiliency story and how she overcame an unexpected lay off
Carol shar...
103. Why MSLs Need a Personal Board of Directors from 2022-05-10T11:00
My guest today is Marieke Jonkman, Medical Affairs Executive Coach at the Medical Affairs Institute and we discuss why MSLs should have their own personal board of directors
Marieke...
102. How to Architect a Presentation for an MSL Interview from 2022-05-03T11:00
My guests today are Josh Yoder, Regional Director and Kendra Pelz, MSL at Syneos Health and we discuss how to "architect" a presentation for an MSL interview
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101. Digital Opinion Leaders: What You Should Know About DOLs from 2022-04-26T11:00
My guest today is Omar McMillan, MSL Field Director with Genentech shares insights on DOLs and what the Field Medical community should know
Omar discusses…
👉 The cri...
100. MSL Talk Podcast - Episode 100 from 2022-04-19T11:00
Please join me for a very special MSL Talk Podcast milestone.
This episode marks our 100th since we started back on March 27th, 2020.
In this episode, I will offer some fun facts, st...
99. From MSL to MSL Recruiter: A Career Transition from 2022-04-12T11:00
My guest today is Sarah Snyder, Executive MSL Recruiter with The Carolan Group and we discuss her career transition from Medical Science Liaison to MSL Recruiter
Sarah shares…
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98. How to Advance Your Career Through Informational Interviews from 2022-04-05T11:00
My guest today is Joelle Martin, PhD, Medical Science Liaison at Alimera Sciences and we discuss how you can advance your career through informational interviews
Joelle sha...
97. COMP: How HR Determines Compensation and Titles for Job Offers from 2022-03-29T11:00
My guest today is Chris Castin, Senior Director, Talent Acquisition NKARTA Therapeutics and we discuss how HR departments determine compensation and titles for job offers
Chr...
96. The Misalignment of Clinical Development and Field Medical Affairs from 2022-03-22T11:00
My guests today are Carrie Carretta, Executive Director, Clinical Development and Medical Affairs, and Giancarlo Maranzano, Team Leader Field Based Medicine at Boehringer Ingelheim and we discus...
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95. Emotional Intelligence and the MSL: More Important than EVER from 2022-03-15T11:00
Doug Yau, Sr Director, Oncology MSLs at Sanofi discusses why Emotional Intelligence is more important for MSL success than ever before.
Doug shares…
👉 What Emotional I...
94. TOP Interview Questions to Ask Hiring Managers from 2022-03-08T12:00
My guest today is Charlie Cook, Sr. Director, Women’s Health & Metabolism Field Medical at Pfizer and we discuss the TOP interview questions to ask Hiring Managers
Charlie shares…
93. Lead with Strengths… Develop Your Weaknesses from 2022-03-01T12:00
Tom Caravela, Managing Partner at The Carolan Group, discusses why it is important to Lead with Strengths and Develop Your Weaknesses
Tom shares…
👉 Positive psycholog...
92. 5 Ways to Survive and Thrive at MSL AND Mom Life from 2022-02-22T12:00
My guest today is Sarah Snyder, PharmD, Executive MSL Recruiter at The Carolan Group and we discuss 5 Ways to Survive and Thrive at MSL AND Mom Life
Sarah shares…
👉 H...
91. From Pharmacy to MSL: How an Rx background can lead to industry from 2022-02-15T12:00
My guest today is Kassey James, PharmD, MHA, Medical Science Liaison at Ashfield and we discuss how a Pharmacy background can lead to a role as a Medical Science Liaison
Kassey exp...
90. Do What Other Don't-Opportunity in a Saturated Market from 2022-02-08T12:00
Kunal Ramani, Sr Director, Regional Medical Affairs at Xeris Pharmaceuticals discusses how to find opportunity in a saturated market through a non-conventional path
Kunal explains…...
89. Digital Therapeutics: Everything You Need to Know from 2022-02-01T12:00
Madleine Makori, Sr Medical Science Liaison at Big Health discusses everything you need to know about Digital Therapeutics
Maddy explains…
👉 What is Digital Therapeut...
88. Why Clinicians Make Great MSLs from 2022-01-25T12:00
Dawn O'Reilly, Ph.D., MMS, PA-C, Medical Science Liaison at Biodesix discusses why and how clinicians make great Medical Science Liaisons
Dawn shares…
👉 Tips and advi...
87. Promotability: Top 10 Tips for Landing Your Next Promotion from 2022-01-18T12:00
Bridget Rasmusson, Director of Client Services and Tom Caravela at The Carolan Group discuss "Promotability" and how to land your next promotion.
We discuss…
👉 How t...
86. INTENTION: How to Get What You Want and Achieve Your Goals from 2022-01-11T12:00
Tom Caravela discusses the power of INTENTION: How to get what you want and achieve your goals
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👉 8 Tips for defining your goals
👉 How to handle overthi...
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85. MSL Certification Programs: To Cert or Not to Cert? from 2021-12-28T12:00
By request, this episodes breaks down the different MSL certification programs.
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👉 Who is eligible for which certification program
👉 What costs ...
84. Mastering the Medical Affairs Professional Role: Inside and Out from 2021-12-21T12:00
Kent Christopherson, Senior Director, Medical Affairs at Orchard Therapeutics discusses the art of Mastering the Medical Affairs Professional Role Internally and Externally.
Kent ...
83. How and Why MSLs Bring VALUE to an Organization from 2021-12-14T12:00
My guest today is Steven Stein, Sr. Director, Global Field Medical Head, Arena Pharmaceuticals, and we discuss how and why MSL’s bring value to an organization.
Steven shares…
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82. Why and How MSLs Can Adapt the Mindset of a Lifelong Learner from 2021-12-07T12:00
Sarah Snyder, Associate Director, Medical Affairs at Biosplice Therapeutics discusses why it is so important for MSLs to be lifelong learners.
Sarah shares…
👉 How to...
81. Top 10 MSL Skills NOT always Taught by Leadership from 2021-11-30T12:00
Jeff Vaughn, National Director MSLs at Ashfield discusses the Top 10 MSL skills NOT always taught or reinforced by leadership.
Jeff shares…
👉 Why preparation...
80. Gratitude: An absolute MUST for career advancement from 2021-11-23T12:00
Tom Caravela discusses why gratitude is an absolute MUST for career advancement.
In this episode we discuss:
79. How to Create a GREAT MSL Team Culture from 2021-11-16T12:00
Chad Fellers, Director, Medical Science Liaisons at Harmony Biosciences discusses how to develop a GREAT MSL team culture.
Chad shares…
👉 His strategy, philosophy, ...
78. Landing My First MSL Role: From the Inside from 2021-11-09T12:00
Amanda Vaughn, Medical Science Liaison at Aeglea BioTherapeutics shares the story of landing her first MSL job from an inside role within her company.
Amanda shares…
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77. TEXT: Mapping Customer Journeys in a Digital World from 2021-11-02T11:00
Mitchell D’Rozario, Medical Science Liaison at Genentech discusses digital tools and techniques for MSLs to Map Customer Journeys: pain points and opportunities.
Mitch shar...
76. Important TIPS for KOL Mapping from 2021-10-26T11:00
Keely Dahl, Sr Medical Science Liaison at Aurinia Pharmaceuticals shares important tips for KOL mapping based on her real life experience
Keely shares…
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75. What Makes KOLs Tick from 2021-10-19T11:00
Deanna Murray, MSL Team Lead at Sarepta Pharmaceuticals discusses what makes KOLs tick and how to be a more effective MSL
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👉 How to be a more proactive...
74. The HIGH FIVE Challenge from 2021-10-12T11:00
Tom Caravela, Managing Director of The Carolan Group and Host of the MSL Talk Podcast introduces the HIGH FIVE Habit and the HIGH FIVE Challenge.
Tom shares…
👉 Insig...
73. MSL People Skills-10 Tips for Better Engagement from 2021-10-05T11:00
Tom Caravela, Managing Director of The Carolan Group and Host of the MSL Talk Podcast discusses MSL People Skills - 10 tips for better engagement.
Tom shares…
👉 How ...
72. "You Cannot Teach Someone How to be an MSL" from 2021-09-28T11:00
Kathleen Bailey, Medical Science Liaison at Scynexis discusses what aspects can be taught to MSLs and what needs to be learned through experience.
Kathleen shares…
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71. Insight about INSIGHTS, and how they can help your MSL career! from 2021-09-21T11:00
Joe Liberman, Associate Director, Medical Affairs at UniQure discusses MSL insights and how they can help your career.
Joe shares…
👉 What makes a good MSL Insight a...
70. Engagement Strategies: Crafting Your Story to Clinical Professionals from 2021-09-14T17:27:36
Ryan Norman, Medical Outcomes Liaison at Teva Pharmaceuticals discusses how to use strategic messaging to craft your story to clinical professionals.
Ryan shares…
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69. The ART of breaking out of your comfort zone from 2021-09-07T11:00
Cathy Andorfer, US Field Medical Dermatology Lead at Bristol Myers Squibb discusses the art of breaking out of your comfort zone
Cathy shares…
👉 The difference betwe...
68. Mentorship: Why it is SO important for MSLs from 2021-08-31T11:00
67. How and Why Medical Affairs Can Support Diversity in Clinical Trials from 2021-08-24T11:00
Christina Wright, Brad Atkinson and Brian Wilson discuss the important role Medical Affairs/MSLs can play in supporting diversity in clinical trials
The group discusses…
66. All about Job Offers and what to be aware of from 2021-08-17T11:00
Anthony Greco, Talent Acquisition Lead at BMS discusses what you need to know about job offers and how to properly handle them.
Anthony shares….
👉 What should be incl...
65. How to Transition from MSL to MSL Leader from 2021-08-03T11:00
Kathy Gann, Former Field MSL Director and MSL discusses how to transition from MSL to MSL Leader.
Kathy shares….
👉 How to position yourself for promotion
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64. Job Search Jumpstart: 8 Simple Steps to Get More Interviews from 2021-07-27T11:00
Tom Caravela, Managing Director at The Carolan Group and Host of the MSL Talk Podcast offers advice on how to JUMPSTART your Job Search with 8 Simple steps to get more interviews
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63. New ‘Social’ Technology to Help Identify KEY Trends for Medical Affairs from 2021-07-20T14:13:52
Alec McCarthy, Biomaterial Engineer and Tim Bielecki, Medical Science Liaison at Sanofi discuss how Social Arbitrage can be used to identify trends for MSLs and Medical...
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62. Career Q&A with Tom Caravela- His Story and other Stuff from 2021-07-13T11:00
Tom Caravela, Managing Director at The Carolan Group and Host of the MSL Talk Podcast chats with Bridget Rasmusson, Director of Client Services at The Carolan Group abo...
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61. Power of Podcasts: 3 Surprising Ways MSLs can Level Up By Tuning In from 2021-06-29T11:00
Sarah Snyder, Associate Director, Medical Affairs at Biosplice Therapeutics discusses the power of Podcasts and 3 Surprising ways MSLs can Level up by tuning In.
Sarah shares….
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60. Metrics: Quality vs. Quantify and how the game has changed from 2021-06-22T11:00
Charlie Cook, Director MSLs at Takeda, discusses metrics and how the game has changed since Covid 19
Charlie shares….
👉 His views on Quality vs Quantity
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59. How to “Manage Up” and work successfully with your supervisor from 2021-06-15T11:00
Here is my announcement in case this is helpful to you…
💥 How to “Manage Up” 💥
Kathleen Quindon, US Medical Director, GE Healthcare discusses How to MANAGE UP and wor...
58. MSL “GROWTH”…Within the role and BEYOND from 2021-06-08T11:00
Danielle Day, Senior Medical Director, Immunology, Rare Disease at Sobi - North America discusses how to grow within the MSL role and beyond.
Danielle shares….
👉 Her c...
57. KEYS to SUCCESS in small start-ups vs. big pharma from 2021-06-01T11:00
Jim Morgan, National Director, Oncology MSLs, discusses the KEY to success for working in small start ups vs. big pharma.
Jim shares…
👉 Pros and co...
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56. YAY! I'm an MSL…Now What? from 2021-05-25T11:00
Julie Chen, Sr. Medical Science Liaison at Janssen, shares her experience...
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55. My GOAL is to be a Medical Science Liaison from 2021-05-18T11:00
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54. From Data Disseminator to Trusted Advisor from 2021-05-11T11:00
Learn about how MSLs go from data disseminators to trusted advisors in my conversation with Chad...
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53. MSL Career Progression: Titles, Comp, Levels, Promotions…YUP, all that! from 2021-05-04T11:00
Bridget Rasmusson, Director of Client Services at The Carolan Group discusses MSL Career Progression: Titles, Comp, Levels, and Promotions.
Learn about….
MSL Titles a...
52. MSL Field Sanity: Top 10 Tips for Field Survival from 2021-04-27T11:00
Maria Urso, Director, Medical Affairs Field Team at Exact Sciences discusses MSL Field Sanity: Top 10 Tips for Field Survival
Maria discusses the importance of:
Nutr...
51. From Clinical to Medical Device MSL and Beyond from 2021-04-20T11:00
Check out my latest podcast with Maria Abunto, Medical Science Liaison at Exact Sciences who discusses her path from clinician to a Medical Device MSL and beyond.
Maria shares….
50. Repackage what you have for what you want from 2021-04-13T11:00
Check out my latest podcast with Cherie Hyder, Medical Excellence at Biohaven who discusses how to repackage what you have for what you want.
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49. MSL Career Options: The transition from Field Medical to Medical Director from 2021-04-06T11:00
My guest today is Josh Corriveau, the Global Medical Affairs Director at Leo Pharma. We discuss the potential to make a car...
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48. The Path from Clinical Practice to Field Medical (MSL, CSL or CPL) from 2021-03-30T11:00
My guests today are Jessica Johnson Director, Clinical Practice Liaisons and Whitney Tice, Clinical Practice Liaison at Neurocrine and we discuss the path from cl...
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47. Managed Care MSLs-Past, Present and Future from 2021-03-23T11:00
Check out my latest podcast with Todd Wandstrat, Sr Director of Field Based Medicine who discusses Managed Care MSLs… Past, Present and Future
Todd shares…
The histo...
46. MSL Training: The Path of Continued Learning and Development from 2021-03-16T11:00
Check out my latest podcast with Michael Parisi and Marissa Poli of Guidemark Health as we cover MSL Training: The Path of Continued Learning and Development.
We discuss:
45. The Most Common (or NOT) Interview questions and How to Handle Them from 2021-03-09T12:00
Check out my latest podcast with Anita Carvalho, Talent Acquisition Specialist at FerGene. We discuss the most common (and not so common) MSL interview questions and how to handle them.
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44. How to create HIGH performing MSLs, teams and MSL leaders from 2021-03-02T12:00
Check out my latest podcast with Mike Penkethman, Career Coach and President of the Pilotage Group. We discuss how to create high-performing MSLs, teams, and MSL leaders.
We discus...
43. The MANY ways COVID-19 has made Medical Affairs and MSLs BETTER from 2021-02-23T12:00
Check out my latest podcast with Jihad “JR” Rizkallah, Director, MSLs at Sunovian and Patrina Pellett, VP, Strategic Accounts at MedEvoke, and we discuss the MANY ways COVID-19 has made Medical ...
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42. 3 Things I wish I knew about being a MSL from 2021-02-16T12:00
My guest today is Mitchell D’Rozario, Medical Science Liaison at Genentech and we discuss the 3 things he wished he knew about being an MSL.
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41. How to ENGAGE and work with MSL Recruiters, and WHY! from 2021-02-09T12:00
Daniel Herr, Director of Recruitment and Operations at The Carolan Group discusses how to ENGAGE and work with MSL recruitment firms and why you should consider t...
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40. How to overcome... "You don't have experience" from 2021-02-02T12:00
My guest today is Mia Barnes, Medical Science Liaison and we talk about how to overcome the "you don’t have enough experience" paradigm.
39. The most difficult parts of being an MSL and how to overcome them from 2021-01-26T12:00
My guest today is Jonathan Horvath, former Director of Field Medical Affairs at Dova Pharmaceuticals and we discuss the most difficult parts of being an MSL and h...
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38. See One, Be One, Teach One…. How to be a Leader in Your Space from 2021-01-19T12:00
My guest today is Abi Adenola, Medical Science Liaison at Leo Pharma. We discuss how to be a leader and mentor in your space and the importance of mentorship. Listen
37. Top MSL Goals for the New Year and how to achieve tremendous success from 2021-01-12T12:00
My special guest today is Laurie Broman, Director of Field Medical Affairs at Astrazeneca and we discuss goal setting for the new year and how to ensure tremendou...
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36. Diversity in Medical Affairs and the Power of Networking from 2021-01-05T12:00
My guests today are Rachel Kennedy, LaShaundra Taylor, and Nirav Shah from DiMA (Diversity in Medical Affairs) and we discuss the story of DiMA and the power of n...
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35. "The Road Less Traveled: Leveraging an Unconventional Career Path" from 2020-12-15T12:00
Marc Bernarducci, Sr Medical Science Liaison shares ideas on leveraging an unconventional career path to find success.
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34. How a "Non Traditional" background can lead to success as an MSL from 2020-12-08T12:00
My guest today is Robert Rosti, Sr Medical Science Liaison at Biogen. He discusses how his "Non-Traditional" background led to great success as a Medical Science ...
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33. LinkedIn: Why you need it. How to use it! from 2020-12-01T12:00
My guest today is Jill Vanak, Clinical Research Practitioner at Janssen Oncology, Early Development. We talk about LinkedIn, why it is important, why you need it,...
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32. Gratitude: An absolute MUST for career advancement from 2020-11-24T12:00
Tom Caravela discusses why gratitude is an absolute MUST for career advancement.
In this episode we discuss:
31. How I landed my first MSL role... what works, what doesn't, and what you need to know from 2020-11-17T12:00
My guest today is Julie Chen, Medical Science Liaison at Janssen Cardiology. We discuss how she landed her first MSL role a...
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30. Compliance 101-Most common issues and MSL-related gray areas from 2020-11-10T12:00
Today’s guests are Jessica McLin and Melody Davis of Versant Learning. We discuss MSL Compliance 101 and the most common issues and MSL-related gray areas....
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29. How to Develop IDPs Individual Development Plans and Road Maps for Career Development from 2020-11-03T12:00
My guest today is Elaine Nadeau, Director Field Excellence at EMD Serono. We discuss how MSLs can Develop IDPs (Individual ...
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28. Top Ten Tips: Improving Business Etiquette and Emotional Intelligence to Advance Your Career from 2020-10-27T11:00
Today’s guest is Bridget Rasmusson, Client Services Lead at The Carolan Group offers great advice on how proper business etiquette and emotional intelligence can ...
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27. The Future of KOL Engagement and new strategies that will emerge from 2020-10-20T11:00
Today we have Joan Cannon, Senior Director Scientific Affairs at Lundbeck. Joan discusses the future of KOL engagement and what changes as well as new strategies ...
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26. Best Practices and Creative Ways to Gain KOL Access During COVID-19 from 2020-10-13T11:00
My guest today is Jason Demuth, Director, Medical Science Liaison at Strongbridge Bio shares creative ways to reach and access KOLs during COVID-19.
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25. Career Longevity: What behavioral competencies will help you have career longevity and stability from 2020-10-06T11:00
Today my guest is Norward Harris, Consultant Medical Science Liaison Trainer, Professional Mentor, and Original MSL. We discuss MSL career development behavioral ...
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24. Resume Writing and Editing for Medical Science Liaisons from 2020-09-22T11:00
Today is a special solo episode by request. We’re going to talk about resume writing and editing for Medical Science Liaisons.
In ...
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23. An Unexpected Journey From Novice MSL to Global Medical Excellence Leader with Tonya Johnson from 2020-09-15T11:00
My guest today is Dr. Tonya Johnson, she was a former Global Medical leader of MSL Excellence. We discuss TJ’s trek from no experience to Global Medical Affairs l...
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22. Field MSL Leadership Panel - MSL QA Session PART TWO with Vanessa Jacobsen, Amy Misnik, and Sue Watson from 2020-09-08T11:00
We are part two of our Field MSL Leadership panel, MSL Q&A session with Vanessa Jacobsen, Amy Misnik, and Sue Watson. Listen
21. Field MSL Leadership Panel - MSL QA Session PART ONE with Vanessa Jacobsen, Amy Misnik, and Sue Watson from 2020-09-01T11:00
Today I have Sue Watson, Amy Misnik, and Vanessa Jacobsen joining me for our first ever MSL field leadership panel QA session. They are the first people that came...
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20. MSL Interviews GONE WRONG... Shocking stories of what NOT to do Live or Virtual with Anita Carvalho from 2020-08-25T11:00
My guest today is Anita Carvalho, Staffing Consultant at FerGene. We talk about MSL interviews gone wrong, shocking stories of what not to do live or virtual. A r...
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19. The 2 Most Critical Elements of MSL Territory Excellence with Julie Montiel from 2020-08-18T11:00
My guest today is Julie Montiel, the National Scientific Director, Lymphoma/Myeloid MSL at The Janssen. We talk about the two most critical of MSL territory excel...
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18. Career Transition From Clinician to Medical Science Liaison with Monica Sukhatme from 2020-08-11T11:00
My guest today is Monica Sukhatme, Executive Director, National Head, MSLs and we discuss her career transition from Clinician to Medical Science Liaison. ...
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17. The MSL Career Ladder…What options are available and how to position yourself for advancement with Davida White from 2020-08-04T11:00
My guest today is Davida White, US Oncology Field Medical Alignment Director at Merck and we discuss the MSL Career Ladder and what career options are available t...
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16. The transition from individual contributor to Medical Affairs leader with Gina Ferrari from 2020-07-28T11:00
My guest today is Gina Ferrari, National Director MSLs and we discuss her transition from Individual Contributor to Medical Affairs Leadership.
15. How to successfully recruit and hire MSLs VIRTUALLY with Paula Pearson from 2020-07-21T11:00
My guest today is Paula Pearson, Senior Director, Field Medical at Apellis and we discuss how to successfully recruit and hire MSLs virtually.
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14. How to leverage KOL relationships to achieve strategic objectives with Dr. Aoife O Dwyer from 2020-07-14T11:00
My guest today is Aoife O Dwyer, Founder of MSL Consultant, and we discuss how to leverage KOL relationships to achieve strategic objectives.
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13. How to Negotiate a Job Offer from 2020-07-07T11:00
I have a special episode today by request. I’m going to talk about how to negotiate a job offer. I’m sincerely hoping that there's a lot of you out there that’s i...
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12. The art of leveraging your strengths to be a Kick Ass MSL from 2020-06-16T11:00
I’m joined by Cathy Andorfer, who leads a national team of MSLs and has agreed to give us a leader’s perspective on how to be great at your job.
11. How to Prepare and Succeed on a Video Interview from 2020-06-09T11:00
My guest today is Laura Wilson, MD --- Principal Consultant at BioStrategies Consulting LLC and we will discuss some ideas on how to prepare for a video interview...
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10. How to maximize KOL engagement and MSL insights gathering at your next virtual congress with Patrina Pellet from 2020-05-26T11:00
My guest today is Patrina Pellet. She is the Vice President of Medical Strategy at Kernel. We talk about how to maximize KOL engagement and MSL insights gathering...
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9. Tips for landing your first MSL role…From a guy who just did with Kyle Householder from 2020-05-19T11:00
My guest today is Kyle Householder, Medical Science Liaison at Teva Pharmaceuticals and we discuss how he landed his first MSL role and tips for anyone out there ...
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8. How will COVID-19 affect the MSL role and what new skills may emerge as necessary to maintain value, access and future success with Paul Ward from 2020-05-12T11:00
My guest today is Paul Ward. He is the National Director, Oncology MSLs at AstraZeneca, and MSL Society Advisory Board Member. We will discuss how Covid-19 will a...
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7. 10 Tips for a Successful MSL Interview with Sue Watson from 2020-05-05T11:00
My guest today is Sue Watson. Sue is the Scientific Director, Oncology Medical Affairs, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Johnson & Johnson. Our topic today is 10 Tips for...
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6. What's Next: Co-creating the next reality for Field Medical after a crisis with Craig Simms from 2020-04-28T11:00
Today I have Craig Simms, CEO of Amplify Consulting Services and Former MSL Director of Astellas Pharma. Our topic for today is What’s Next: Co-creating the next ...
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5. How to Prepare a Presentation for an MSL Interview with Kathy Gann from 2020-04-21T11:00
In this episode, my guest is Kathy Gann. Kathy is a former MSL director of Mallinckrodt and Syneos Health and we talk about how to prepare a presentation for an M...
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4. Emotional Intelligence and why it is important for MSLs with Jessica Freund from 2020-04-14T11:00
Today’s guest is Jessica Freund. Jessica is the Field Medical Director- Alzheimer’s Disease at Biogen. Our discussion... Listen
3. Top 12 Attributes of a Great MSL with Vanessa Jacobsen from 2020-03-27T05:58:41
In this episode, my guest is Vanessa Jacobsen. Vanessa is the Strategic External Engagement Director - Janssen Oncology, U...
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2. MSL Onboarding, Training and the first 60 days with Maria Urso from 2020-03-27T03:00
In this episode, my guest is Maria Urso. Maria is the Associate Director of MSLs for Exact Sciences. We talk about MSL onboarding, training, and the first 60 days...
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1. The Importance of Networking for MSLs with Amy Misnik from 2020-03-27T01:48:56
Today I have Amy Misnik on the podcast. She is the Director, Medical Science Liaisons, Hematology Oncology at The Janssen ...
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