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In this episode of the MSL 411 podcast, Linda Eskew interviews Chris Heffner, PhD, a neuroscientist who transitioned from academia to an MSL role at Teva Pharmaceutical. Chris shares his journey, including the challenges and surprises he faced while breaking into Medical Affairs, the application process, and his onboarding experience. He emphasizes the importance of networking, understanding the industry, and leveraging transferable skills from academia. Chris also discusses the daily life of an MSL, the adjustments he had to make, and offers valuable advice for aspiring MSLs.
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By Linda Eskew, CPC | SEMbio5
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In this episode of the MSL 411 podcast, Linda Eskew interviews Chris Heffner, PhD, a neuroscientist who transitioned from academia to an MSL role at Teva Pharmaceutical. Chris shares his journey, including the challenges and surprises he faced while breaking into Medical Affairs, the application process, and his onboarding experience. He emphasizes the importance of networking, understanding the industry, and leveraging transferable skills from academia. Chris also discusses the daily life of an MSL, the adjustments he had to make, and offers valuable advice for aspiring MSLs.
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