March 02, 2021

How to create HIGH performing MSLs, teams and MSL leaders

29 minutes

In this episode, Mike Penkethman delves into field medical development and the evolving role of MSLs. He emphasizes the importance of executive coaching, soft skills, and adapting to pandemic-driven changes. Mike provides insights into the attributes of high-performing MSLs, especially in virtual settings, and discusses the evaluation of MSL teams. He highlights strategies for team development, goal setting, and the significance of networking and centers of influence. The conversation also covers practical advice on verbalizing and documenting goals, honing soft skills, and crafting a compelling CV for aspiring MSLs. The episode concludes with reflective closing remarks and gratitude.

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 discuss:

What are the key attributes of high performing MSL
What MSL interactions will look like in the future
What do MSL Leaders look for in MSLs
What is the most successful approach to KOL interactions
What value and resources can (and should) MSLs bring to their KOLs

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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.

(0:00) Introduction and Mike Penkethman's focus on field medical development

(1:42) Executive coaching, soft skills, and pandemic impacts on MSLs

(4:06) Key attributes and advice for high performing MSLs in a virtual environment

(8:44) Evaluating MSL teams and creating indebtedness

(14:17) High performing leaders, team development, and goal setting

(18:18) Networking, centers of influence, and paying it forward

(23:06) The importance of verbalizing, documenting, and writing down goals

(24:26) Developing soft skills and advice for MSLs and job seekers

(26:11) Networking and CV tips for aspiring MSLs

(28:07) Closing remarks and appreciation

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