MSL Talk

How to Land an MSL Role as an International Candidate


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In this episode, Tom Caravela talks with Matteo Ottolini about the complexities of transitioning into an MSL role in the U.S. Matteo shares his personal experiences with work authorization and green card challenges, offering insights into the different visa types and their implications for career planning. He discusses the mental hurdles faced during the immigration process and provides networking strategies for those aspiring to become MSLs. Matteo also highlights the role of clinical trial coordinators as a stepping stone and offers advice on overcoming a lack of customer-facing experience. The episode concludes with valuable lessons and tips for new MSLs.

Matteo Ottolini , Medical Science Liaison (MSL) at Bayer Pharmaceuticals discusses how he was able to land his first MSL role  in the US as an international candidate
Matteo shares….

👉 How he achieved citizenship status
👉 His networking strategy and how he used it
👉 How he landed his first MSL role
👉 Roadblocks to avoid along the way
👉 Great advice for aspiring MSLs

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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 Matteo Ottolini and episode overview
(0:14) Reminder to follow on social platforms and MSL Talk Live
(1:54) Matteo Ottolini's background and US work authorization process
(7:06) Green card challenges and visa types
(10:57) Career planning and MSL role transition
(13:11) Mental challenges during the immigration process
(16:10) Networking strategies for MSL aspirants
(22:46) Overcoming lack of customer facing experience
(24:50) Role of clinical trial coordinator as MSL stepping stone
(27:26) Lessons from transitioning to an MSL role
(29:35) Advice for aspiring MSLs and challenges for new MSLs
(32:16) Closing remarks and listener call to action
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