September 13, 2022

Leveraging Creativity to Break into Your First MSL Role

37 minutes

In this episode, Alec McCarthy shares his insights on breaking into the MSL field with a creative approach. He highlights the 70/30 rule for networking, emphasizing its importance for early-career professionals, and recounts his own journey to securing an MSL position. The discussion covers strategies for effective messaging, particularly when engaging with C-suite executives, and the value of LinkedIn Premium for MSLs. Alec also explores using publishing and scientific literature to enhance job applications, aligning work with personal values, and the significance of persistence and resilience in the job search. The episode concludes with actionable advice for aspiring MSLs.

My guest today is Alec McCarthy, Medical Science Liaison at Merz Asthetics, and we discuss how to leverage creativity to break into your first MSL role.

Alec shares…

👉 What the 70/30 rule is and what the process is about
👉 What is important for aspiring MSLs to get noticed
👉 How to approach companies that you are targeting
👉 What tools and resources to rely on during the search process
👉 Creative tips

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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 guest Alec McCarthy and episode topic

(2:05) Sponsor: Momentum Events

(2:50) Breaking into your first MSL role with creativity

(3:21) The 70/30 rule for networking and its early-career importance

(6:31) Alec's networking journey to landing his MSL position

(8:42) Networking response rates and strategies

(11:43) Effective messaging for C-suite executives

(15:31) Adding value to professional connections

(17:39) Benefits of LinkedIn premium for MSLs

(21:26) Utilizing podcast resources for career advancement

(24:22) Understanding the desired professional space

(26:45) The significance of proactive networking

(29:41) Creative strategies for standing out as an MSL candidate

(30:28) Using publishing and scientific literature to enhance applications

(34:49) Aligning work with personal values and enjoyment

(35:26) Persistence and resilience in the MSL job search

(36:43) Closing remarks and call to action

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