MSL Talk

Dx to Rx – Transitioning from Diagnostics to Pharma


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In this episode, Namratha Sastry shares her journey into the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role, beginning with her first experience at Biodesics. She delves into the importance of networking in career transitions, particularly moving from diagnostics to pharma, and discusses the regulatory differences and training experiences across these sectors. Namratha compares interactions with commercial teams and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in both fields, offering advice for transitioning between company sizes. She provides valuable tips for aspiring diagnostics MSLs, interview preparation, and the advantages of diverse experiences. The episode concludes with career insights and holiday wishes for MSLs in 2023.

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

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Namratha shares….

👉 The differences and similarities between Dx MSLs and Rx MSLs differences in terms of regulation between the two types of companies
👉 How KOL interactions are handled in a Dx role vs Pharma
👉 What the relationship is like with commercial in a diagnostics MSL role
👉 What the relationship is like with commercial in a diagnostics MSL role

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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 Namrata Sastry
(1:02) Namrata Sastry’s background and career journey
(2:12) What attracted Namrata to the MSL role and her first experience at Biodesics
(4:24) The role of networking in career transitions and transitioning from diagnostics to pharma
(9:25) Regulatory differences and training experiences between diagnostics and pharma
(14:57) Comparing commercial team and KOL interactions in diagnostics vs. pharma
(18:18) Namrata’s preference and advice for transitioning between company sizes
(21:45) Tips for aspiring diagnostics MSLs and interview preparation
(26:04) Paths for aspiring MSLs and advice for experienced MSLs entering diagnostics
(30:02) Discussing the benefits of having diverse experiences in diagnostics and pharma
(32:03) Insights on career development and industry transitions
(33:07) Final advice for MSLs in 2023
(35:23) Closing remarks and holiday wishes
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