In this episode, Mia Barnes joins Tom Caravela to discuss her journey from clinical practice to the MSL role. Mia shares insights on transitioning into the industry, highlighting the importance of working with a good recruiter and preparing effectively for job applications and interviews. They delve into overcoming common challenges faced by new MSLs, such as learning industry terminology and managing large territories. Mia emphasizes the significance of building skills, gaining exposure, and maintaining an activity journal. The conversation also touches on breaking into the MSL role with passion and specializing in specific disease states. The episode concludes with closing remarks and gratitude.

(0:00) Introduction of Mia Barnes and episode topic

(2:23) Transitioning from Clinical Practice to Industry

(4:55) Working with a Good Recruiter

(7:18) Job Application and Interview Preparation

(10:31) Learning Industry Terminology

(13:11) Overcoming New MSL Challenges

(15:32) Building MSL Skills and Experience

(18:30) Gaining Exposure in the Industry

(20:34) Tackling the "Not Enough Experience" Issue

(22:40) Strategies for Managing Large Territories

(23:41) The Importance of Keeping an Activity Journal

(27:02) Breaking into the MSL Role and the Importance of Passion

(28:25) Specializing in Specific Disease States

(28:58) Closing Remarks and Gratitude

(29:47) Outro and Call to Action