MSL Talk

Mastering the Medical Affairs Professional Role: Inside and Out


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In this episode, Tom Caravela welcomes Kent Christofferson to discuss his career journey and insights into the MSL role. Kent shares his transition from academia to industry, highlighting the importance of mastering the MSL role and thinking like a Key Opinion Leader (KOL). He delves into the value proposition of MSLs, the significance of team effectiveness, and the challenges of handling multiple roles. The conversation covers compliance, technology, and future medical affairs directions, emphasizing digital engagement and the shift towards relationship-based interactions. Kent concludes with strategies for effective KOL engagement and the importance of leadership support in the evolving MSL landscape.

Kent Christopherson, Senior  Director, Medical Affairs at Orchard Therapeutics discusses the art of Mastering the Medical Affairs Professional Role Internally and Externally.

Kent shares…

👉 Why MSLs need to “think like a KOL”

👉 The importance of Individual Development Plans

👉 Integrated Team Effectiveness Model- (ITEM) ref: 2006, Louise Lemieux-Charles, Wendy L McGuire

👉 Why clinical insights is the currency for MSL value internally

👉 Why it is vital to understand what KOLs motivation is in order to ensure value and meet deliverables

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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 Kent Christofferson and MSL Talk overview
(1:22) Kent Christofferson's career journey and transition to industry
(4:27) Mastering the MSL role and tools for success
(10:43) Thinking like a KOL and MSL value proposition
(18:47) Team effectiveness and handling multiple roles as an MSL
(21:36) Compliance, technology, and future directions in medical affairs
(24:40) Insights expertise and KOL engagement strategies
(27:06) Profiling healthcare providers and leadership support for MSLs
(32:16) Embracing digital engagement in the MSL role
(35:05) Transactional vs relationship-based interactions and the hybrid model
(37:22) Final thoughts and episode wrap-up
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