MSL 411

MSL 411

By Linda Eskew, CPC | SEMbioBusinessCareers
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MSL 411 episodes

  • Ep 16 | Timing is Everything

    MSL 411 is a Medical Affairs podcast exploring the topics that matter to aspiring and experienced MSLs, brought to you by SEMbio. 

    In this episode of MSL 411, Linda and Ashley discuss the timing of job changes, job hopping and some points to consider when making a move! 


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    16 min
  • Ep 15 | Should I Stay Or Should I Go: Passive vs Active Job Searching

    MSL 411 is a Medical Affairs podcast exploring the topics that matter to aspiring and experienced MSLs, brought to you by SEMbio. 

    In this episode of MSL 411, Ashley and Linda discuss what to keep in mind whether you’re actively searching for a new opportunity or passively listening! 


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    15 min
  • Ep 14 | Relocating for the MSL Role, feat Zack Sessions, PharmD

    MSL 411 is a Medical Affairs podcast exploring the topics that matter to aspiring and experienced MSLs, brought to you by SEMbio. 

    In this episode of MSL 411, Ashley and Linda welcome a longtime friend and MSL to the podcast to talk about his experience moving for an MSL role. We discuss challenges, opportunities, and whether being open to relocating might help you in your search for an MSL role. 



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    26 min
  • Ep 13 | Your First MSL Salary

    Your First MSL Salary

    MSL 411 is a Medical Affairs podcast exploring the topics that matter to aspiring and experienced MSLs, brought to you by SEMbio. 

    In this episode of MSL 411, Ashley and Linda cover the different components of an MSL’s salary package packed full of advice for navigating the offer stage! 


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    18 min
  • Ep 12 | The Art of Asking Great Questions, feat Tracy Johnson, RPh, CPC

    MSL 411 is a Medical Affairs podcast exploring the topics that matter to aspiring and experienced MSLs, brought to you by SEMbio. 

    In this episode of MSL 411, Medical Affairs Recruiter Tracy Johnson, RPh joins Ashley for a chat on the art of asking great questions and answering the tough ones! 



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    20 min
  • Ep 11 | Captivating Your Audience in a Virtual Setting

    MSL 411 is a Medical Affairs podcast exploring the topics that matter to aspiring and experienced MSLs, brought to you by SEMbio. 

    In this episode of MSL 411, Linda gets Ashley’s take on overcoming the challenges that a virtual environment creates for captivating your audience compared with that of an in person meeting or interview. 



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    17 min
  • Ep 10 | Transitioning Into MSL Leadership, feat Angela Valadez, PharmD, MBA

    MSL 411 is a Medical Affairs podcast exploring the topics that matter to aspiring and experienced MSLs, brought to you by SEMbio. 

    In this special episode of MSL 411, Linda and Ashley get to interview a long time friend and MSL Director, Angela Valadez, PharmD, MBA on her recent transition into leadership. We cover a wide range of topics like being selected for that promotion, the interview process and wrap up with some great tips for a quality mentor relationship! 

    [4:00] Was leadership always where you saw your medical affairs career going?
    [5:30] What steps did you take in the field medical role, to position yourself for this leadership role?
    [12:04] Going from peer to manager
    [16:18 ]What qualities are you wanting to emulate as a manager? 
    [18:19] Networking Tips & what to look for in a mentor?

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    24 min
  • Ep 9 | Perfecting the Presentation

    MSL 411 is a Medical Affairs podcast exploring the topics that matter to aspiring and experienced MSLs, brought to you by SEMbio. 

    In this episode of MSL 411, Linda and Ashley get into the nitty gritty of MSL Presentations.

    1:06 Overview of Presentation Options 
    2:08 Topic of Choice Presentations
    7:27 Other Tips and Tricks

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    13 min
  • Ep 8 | Medical Affairs Strategic Summit (MASS) East Recap, feat Lawrence Beck, CPC

    MSL 411 is a Medical Affairs podcast exploring the topics that matter to aspiring and experienced MSLs, brought to you by SEMbio

    Recruiter and Account Manager, Lawrence Beck, CPC, joins the podcast to recap the hot topics at MASS East and share his take on how to identify companies that place a high value on Medical Affairs.

    2:50 What is MASS east?
    5:50 Proving the value of Medical Affairs
    11:53 Identifying organizations that value Medical Affairs
    15:48 How do companies/clients signal a high value of Medical Affairs in the hiring process?

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    21 min
  • Ep 7 | Staying Organized Through the Application & Interview Process

    MSL 411 is a Medical Affairs podcast exploring the topics that matter to aspiring and experienced MSLs, brought to you by SEMbio.

    In this episode of MSL 411, Linda asks Ashley for her best tips for staying organized in the application and interview process. 

    Time markers:

    [0:40] Tips for staying organized in Interview Process
    [4:10] Notetaking and prep for the interview
    [6:15] Following up on the interview
    [8:45] Time is of the essence! 

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    12 min

About MSL 411

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MSL 411 is a Medical Affairs podcast exploring the topics that matter most to aspiring and experienced MSLs, brought to you by SEMbio. 

Hosted by Linda Eskew