MSL Talk

187. The MSL Role - Big Pharma Vs. Small Biotech


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In this episode, Sarah Ussery joins to discuss her career journey and the distinctions between working in big pharma versus small biotech companies. Sarah provides an overview of both environments, highlighting the evolution of the MSL role and the responsibilities unique to each. She explores growth opportunities and the job market for both sectors, while addressing the challenges and cultural differences encountered in each setting. The conversation includes advice for MSLs navigating their careers in 2024, with insights on resume building and choosing between large pharma and small biotech. The episode concludes with closing remarks and a call to action.

My guest today is Sarah Ussery, Medical Affairs Leader who discusses the differences in MSL function between large pharma and small biotech.

  Sarah shares….

👉 What is considered Large Pharma VS Small Biotech
👉 How do MSL responsibilities differ by size of company
👉 How are MSLs evaluated differently by different companies
👉 How do the frustrations differ for MSLs in different size companies
👉 What are the cultural differences between different size companies

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MSL Talk is a podcast that features helpful information for current Medical Science Liaisons, Medical Affairs leaders, job seekers looking to break into the pharmaceutical industry in their first MSL role as well as anyone interested in hearing good industry conversation and medical affairs discussions.

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(0:00) Introduction to the episode and guest Sarah Ussery
(0:13) Announcements and sponsor mention of MSL Mastery program
(0:59) Sarah Ussery's background and career journey
(1:25) Differences between big pharma and small biotech companies
(3:15) Overview of big pharma companies
(5:08) Characteristics of small biotech companies
(7:33) Evolution of the MSL role in varying company sizes
(9:26) MSL Responsibilities in big pharma vs. small biotech
(16:21) Growth and advancement opportunities in big vs. small companies
(20:20) Job market evaluation for large vs. small companies
(21:01) Challenges faced in big pharma and small biotech
(23:45) Company culture's impact and comparison
(25:46) Resume building in different company environments
(28:26) How to choose between large pharma and small biotech
(30:05) Advice for MSLs for the upcoming year
(30:48) Job market outlook for 2024
(32:12) Closing remarks and call to action
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