MSL Talk

Do What Other Don't-Opportunity in a Saturated Market


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In this episode, Tom Caravela welcomes Kunal Ramani to discuss his inspiring journey from pharmacy school to a thriving career in medical affairs. Kunal shares his "do what others don't" philosophy and emphasizes the importance of experience and networking in breaking into the field. He highlights the value of recruiters and informational interviews, while advocating for professional curiosity and a proactive career approach. The conversation transitions to Kunal's rise from MSL to mentor, exploring managerial skills and adapting to hybrid work dynamics post-COVID. Kunal offers strategies for aspiring MSLs, focusing on company research, interview preparation, and showcasing passion. The episode wraps up with insights into the future of medical affairs.

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…

👉 His non-conventional journey in Industry

👉 Why you sometimes need to do what others Don’t

👉 His advice for Medical Affairs professionals to advance their careers

👉 His advice for Aspiring MSLs looking to transition into Industry

👉 What the future looks like for Medical Affairs

The podcast is available through the links below:

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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 of guest Kunal Ramani and episode topic
(0:32) Social media and event announcements
(1:06) Background on Tom and Kunal's meeting & Kunal's career passion
(2:21) Shoutout to new listeners in Indonesia
(2:49) Kunal's journey from pharmacy school to medical affairs
(5:36) Embracing the "do what others don't" philosophy
(8:01) The role of experience and networking in entering medical affairs
(10:24) Utilizing recruiters and the power of informational interviews
(17:23) Cultivating professional curiosity and a proactive career approach
(20:35) From MSL to mentor and managerial skills development
(22:23) Kunal's promotion and the future of medical affairs
(23:21) Adapting to hybrid and in-person dynamics post-COVID
(25:15) The critical role of live engagement in medical affairs
(25:48) Strategies for aspiring MSLs to break into the role
(27:48) Building a successful career in medical affairs
(28:42) Company research and interview preparation tips
(30:49) Showcasing passion and curiosity in interviews
(31:21) Closing remarks and preview of future episodes
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