MSL Talk

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November 12, 2024 Leveraging Real-World Evidence (RWE) in MSL Activities
This week's guest is Elizabeth Pash, Medical Affairs Executive Leader who shares insights on how to leverage real-world evidence (RWE) in MSL activities.
This episode is sponsored by MSL Mastery, helping Medical Science Liaisons and aspiring MSLs to excel in their careers and lives through courses, coaching, and community. For more details, please visit MSLmastery (dot) com.
In this episode, Beth discusses…
👉 What is Real World Evidence and how it is different from Clinical Trial Data
👉 How MSLs can effectively incorporate RWE into their discussions with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders (KOLs)
👉 Challenges MSLs typically face when presenting RWE to stakeholders, and how can they overcome them
👉 Ways RWE can be used to enhance the strategic value of MSL activities
👉 Key skills MSLs need to develop in order to effectively understand and communicate RWE to diverse audiences
The MSL Talk Podcast is available on all podcast platforms and the MSL Talk YouTube Channel.
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 conversations and medical affairs discussions.
#msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #thoughtleaderliaison #careers
(0:00) Introduction of guest Elizabeth Posh and episode topic
(0:36) Elizabeth Posh's background and experience
(2:43) Sponsor: MSL Mastery
(3:22) Understanding real world evidence in the pharmaceutical industry
(6:30) Utilizing real world evidence in MSL roles and conversations
(8:38) Overcoming challenges with real world evidence
(10:49) Best practices for staying updated with real world evidence
(13:02) Demonstrating the value of real world evidence in Medical Affairs
(16:45) Enhancing clinical trial data with real world evidence
(17:59) Projecting the future impact of real world evidence for MSLs
(20:03) Strategies and advice for newcomers to the MSL field
23 min
November 05, 2024 All About Thought Leader Liaison
This weeks guest is Jim Hahn, Senior Business Director, Thought Leader Engagement at EMD Serono who discusses the role of the Thought Leader Liaison and how it fits into the pharma world.
This weeks guest is Jim Hahn, Senior Business Director, Thought Leader Engagement at EMD Serono who discusses the role of the Thought Leader Liaison and how it fits into the pharma world.
This episode is sponsored by MSL Mastery, helping Medical Science Liaisons and aspiring MSLs to excel in their careers and lives through courses, coaching, and community. For more details, please visit MSLmastery (dot) com.
In this episode, Jim discusses…
👉 The role of the Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) and how it fits into an organization (as it relates to medical affairs and commercial)?
👉 The strategic objectives for TLLs
👉 How TLLs are evaluated (metrics or key performance indicators)
👉 How TLLs collaborate with MSLs, and what are the most effective ways for these roles to work together to engage KOLs and other key stakeholders
👉 What are the key skills, competencies and backgrounds that make for a successful TLL
The MSL Talk Podcast is available on all podcast platforms and the MSL Talk YouTube Channel.
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 conversations and medical affairs discussions.
#msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #thoughtleaderliaison #careers
(0:00) Introduction and welcome to Jim Hahn
(2:06) Defining and understanding the role of a thought leader liaison
(5:58) Background and qualifications for becoming a thought leader liaison
(7:42) Strategic objectives for thought leader liaisons and TLL teams
(9:07) The synergy and collaboration between TLLs and MSLs
(14:25) Addressing potential conflicts and the importance of communication
(18:58) TLL engagement strategies and healthcare professional access
(21:08) Variability in the TLL role across different therapeutic areas
(23:17) Key hiring considerations for thought leader liaison roles
(24:24) The significance of face-to-face interactions in the industry
(25:07) Discussing the impact of AI on MSL and sales roles
(26:43) Predictions for the future of field interactions in pharma
(28:01) The changing landscape for thought leaders and influencers
(28:39) Closing thoughts and thanks to Jim Hahn
31 min
October 29, 2024 Product Safety and its Role in Medical Affairs
This week's guest is Juan Daccach, MD, VP Global Product Safety at Merz Aesthetics who discusses Safety and its role in Medical/Product Safety and the interaction between safety physicians and medical affairs physicians (for both pharma and device)
This episode is sponsored by MSL Mastery, helping Medical Science Liaisons and aspiring MSLs to excel in their careers and lives through courses, coaching, and community. For more details, please visit MSLmastery (dot) com.
In this episode, Juan shares…
👉 The role of product safety in the biotech medical device industries, and how it fits with medical affairs
👉 How product safety differs in a pharma company vs a device company
👉 The key challenges medical affairs professionals face when communicating safety information to healthcare providers (HCPs)
👉 How MSLs might proactively engage with key opinion leaders (KOLs) regarding emerging safety data for a product
👉 What trends are emerging for MSLs and medical affairs as it relates to product or device safety.
The MSL Talk Podcast is available on all podcast platforms and the MSL Talk YouTube Channel.
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 conversations and medical affairs discussions.
#msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #MSLtalk #careers
(0:00) Introduction of Wong Takash and his role at MERS Aesthetics; Welcome Juan Daccach
(1:10) Juan Daccach's career background in medical safety
(2:39) Sponsor: MSL Mastery
(3:08) Medical and product safety overview in biotech and medical affairs
(5:11) Defining medical and product safety
(7:42) Safety differences in pharma vs medical devices
(10:40) Pharmacovigilance and medical monitors' roles
(13:45) Safety complexities in medical devices
(14:08) MSLs' understanding of safety reporting protocols
(16:00) Communicating safety information challenges
(18:27) MSLs engaging KOLs with safety data
(21:53) Support for MSLs in safety and pharmacovigilance
(22:52) Managing safety concerns as an MSL
(27:01) Trends in safety impacting MSLs and medical affairs
(28:05) AI and machine learning's role in medical safety
(29:09) Pharma-device collaboration on combination products
(30:12) Closing remarks and listener appreciation
31 min
October 22, 2024 The Future of MSL Roles: Skills and Competencies for Tomorrow’s Challenges
This week’s guest is Stephanie Otis, Vice President Global Medical Excellence at Ferring Pharmaceuticals discusses future trends in the MSL field including the skills and competencies that will be essential for success.
This week's guest is Nandini Sabharwal, Director, Migraine and Women's Health, Field Medical Group at Pfizer and we discuss the role of artificial intelligence in every day MSL life.
This episode is sponsored by MSL Mastery, helping Medical Science Liaisons and aspiring MSLs to excel in their careers and lives through courses, coaching, and community. For more details, please visit MSLmastery.com
In this episode, Nandini shares…
👉 The learning process and getting started with AI
👉 How MSLs can upskill with AI tools
👉 What Prompt Engineering is and how to master the art of “prompts”
👉 The challenges to be aware of when adopting AI
👉 The many benefits of using AI and what the future holds
The MSL Talk Podcast is available on all podcast platforms and the MSL Talk YouTube Channel.
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 conversations and medical affairs discussions.
#msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #artificialintelligence #careers
(0:00) Introduction and guest introduction
(0:19) Reminder to follow and share
(1:12) Stephanie Otis' career journey and current role
(3:22) Core competencies of future MSLs and role evolution
(4:12) Sponsor: MSL Mastery
(7:33) Incorporating digital and analytics tools in MSL work
(11:10) Developing technical skills, business acumen, and digital literacy
(20:29) Changes in KOL/KEE engagement and patient centricity
(23:23) Future-proofing MSL careers and enterprise leadership
(26:33) The future of MSL hiring, recruitment, and required competencies
(29:32) The role of storytelling in MSL interviews
(31:26) Proving the value of medical affairs and shift in performance metrics
(34:03) Conclusion and key takeaways
(34:21) Closing remarks and favorite quote
(34:30) Thanking the guest and wrapping up
36 min
October 15, 2024 The Augmented MSL
This week's guest is Nandini Sabharwal, Director, Migraine and Women's Health, Field Medical Group at Pfizer and we discuss the role of artificial intelligence in every day MSL life.
This episode is sponsored by MSL Mastery, helping Medical Science Liaisons and aspiring MSLs to excel in their careers and lives through courses, coaching, and community. For more details, please visit MSLmastery.com
In this episode, Nandini shares…
👉 The learning process and getting started with AI
👉 How MSLs can upskill with AI tools
👉 What Prompt Engineering is and how to master the art of “prompts”
👉 The challenges to be aware of when adopting AI
👉 The many benefits of using AI and what the future holds
The MSL Talk Podcast is available on all podcast platforms and the MSL Talk YouTube Channel.
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 conversations and medical affairs discussions.
#msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #artificialintelligence #careers
(0:00) Introduction of Nandini Sabharwal and Medical Affairs Excellence Summit
(1:45) AI's role in augmenting the MSL profession
(2:56) Nandini's AI expertise and its relevance to MSLs
(4:20) Early AI adoption and practical advice for MSLs
(9:01) Company support for AI integration in Medical Affairs
(12:52) Utilizing Microsoft Copilot in MSL activities
(14:38) AI use cases and efficiency gains for MSLs
(18:22) Overcoming challenges and learning curves with AI
(23:45) Enhancing communication with AI assistance
(26:12) Navigating AI tool adoption and instruction specificity
(29:06) Managing AI learning with MSL responsibilities
(30:24) Future AI proficiency and skills for MSLs
(31:11) The human approach to AI interactions
(32:33) Recap and anticipation of future AI discussions
35 min
October 08, 2024 Unlocking Success: The Power of Continuous Learning
This weeks guest is John Pracyk, Chief Medical Safety Officer, at Olympus who discusses the importance of continuous learning for professional growth and development
This episode is sponsored by MSL Mastery, helping Medical Science Liaisons and aspiring MSLs to excel in their careers and lives through courses, coaching, and community. For more details, please visit MSLmastery.com
In this episode, John shares…
👉 The benefits of continuous learning for your career
👉 How to identify your knowledge and skill gaps
👉 How to balance the demands of your current job and continuous learning
👉 How organizations can foster an environment of learning and development
👉 Why it is important for professionals to step out of their comfort zone
The MSL Talk Podcast is available on all podcast platforms and the MSL Talk YouTube Channel.
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 conversations and medical affairs discussions.
#msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #MSLtalk #careers
(0:00) Introduction of John Prasik and discussion on continuous learning
(1:22) John Prasik's background in healthcare and industry
(5:12) Building medical institutes and transition to industry roles
(8:15) The concept and importance of continuous learning
(11:15) Advantages and self-assessment in continuous learning
(15:02) Strategies for balancing learning with a busy schedule
(17:28) Leveraging company resources and learning methods
(19:20) Making learning enjoyable and overcoming barriers
(23:00) Building learning communities and networking benefits
(24:56) Organizational strategies for learning and well-being
(28:43) Continuous learning in the evolving medical landscape
(30:58) Personal growth and overcoming fear of tech advancement
(35:23) Resources and the future of personalized learning experiences
(38:04) Closing remarks and thanks to John Prasik
39 min
October 01, 2024 Practice in Private…Rewarded in Public
This week is a solo episode, Tom Caravela, Founder and Managing Partner at The Carolan Group discusses the concept of what you practice in private, is rewarded in public.
This episode is sponsored by MSL Mastery, helping Medical Science Liaisons and aspiring MSLs to excel in their careers and lives through courses, coaching, and community. For more details, please visit MSLmastery.com
In this episode, I discuss….
👉 How can you get what you want out of your career, your life.
👉 The rule of 100
👉 How to become an expert and top performer in any area
👉 The 4 step process for finding success
The MSL Talk Podcast is available on all podcast platforms and the MSL Talk YouTube Channel.
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 conversations and medical affairs discussions.
#msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #MSLtalk #careers
(0:00) Introduction and Max Summit 2024 Announcement
(1:17) Sponsor: MSL Mastery
(1:58) Practice in private, rewarded in public: Stephen Curry's regimen and the rule of 100
(10:27) Four Steps to Success: Define Your Mission, Develop a Plan, Execute with Consistency, Attitude of Expectancy
(22:06) Closing Remarks
24 min
September 24, 2024 Time Audit: YOUR Strategy for Time Management Success
This weeks episode is sponsored by MSL Mastery, helping Medical Science Liaisons and aspiring MSLs to excel in their careers and lives through courses, coaching, and community. For more details, please visit MSLmastery.com
The MSL Talk Podcast is available on all podcast platforms and the MSL Talk YouTube Channel.
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 conversations and medical affairs discussions.
(0:00) Introduction of Patrina Pellett and overview of time management
(1:20) Sponsor: MSL Mastery
(2:02) Launch of Presentation Mastery course and importance of time audits
(3:29) Challenges in medical affairs schedules and personal experiences
(5:53) Explanation and benefits of time audits
(8:57) Identifying common time-wasting activities
(11:31) Email and social media management
(14:31) Who should perform a time audit and initial challenges
(17:20) Step-by-step guide to conducting a time audit
(22:12) Developing your ideal week from time audit findings
(25:44) Categorization of time audit activities and meeting management
(27:34) Handling administrative tasks and personal distractions
(29:45) Implementing changes post-time audit
(30:39) Setting boundaries and the transformative power of time audits
(34:19) Trusting your time management and concluding thoughts
(37:10) Promotion of time audit worksheet
(38:30) Outro and call to subscribe
39 min
September 17, 2024 The Evolving Role of Clinical Educators for Pharma and Field Medical
My guest this week is Michelle Offner, Clinical Nurse Educator at Syneos Health and we discuss the evolving role of Clinical Educators for Pharma and Field Medical
This weeks episode is sponsored by Syneos Health Commercial Solutions, the leading provider of the industry’s broadest and most fully integrated offerings. Blending a deep understanding of human behavior and the latest technology with hard-earned knowledge and insights gained from supporting the commercialization of more products than any other partner, Syneos delivers predictive solutions that reduce risk, accelerate commercial performance, and fulfill the company’s industry promise to patients. For more details, please visit syneoshealth.com
The MSL Talk Podcast is available on all podcast platforms and the MSL Talk YouTube Channel.
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 conversations and medical affairs discussions.
(0:00) Introduction to Michelle Ofner and episode overview
(1:14) Michelle's background and transition to clinical educator
(2:32) Sponsor: Syneos Health
(3:11) Role and focus of clinical educators
(6:04) Interactions and compliance in clinical education
(10:24) Skills and value of clinical educators
(18:24) Challenges and future of the clinical educator role
(20:11) Tips for becoming a clinical educator
(22:38) The significance of networking in clinical education
(24:26) Closing remarks and final thoughts
(25:08) Sponsor: Syneos Health
(25:15) Encouragement to share, subscribe, and support
26 min
September 10, 2024 The Value of Social Listening for MSL Success
This episode is sponsored by medical.watch. Medical.watch helps you understand what HCPs are saying about your products and diseases on social media. Free sign up at medical dot watch.
Learn….
👉 How successful MSLs are going about social listening
👉 What social channels are most viable right now and where should MSLs be “listening
👉 What is the structure (for lack of a better word) an MSL could follow for social listening
👉 What types of key insights might an MSL learn about their KOLs through social listening
👉 How social listening can play a part in conference preparation and strategy
The MSL Talk Podcast is available on all podcast platforms and the MSL Talk YouTube Channel.
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 conversations and medical affairs discussions.
(0:00) Introduction of guests Vandana Grover and Steve Tomich
(0:52) Sponsor: Medical Watch
(1:36) Guest introductions and importance of social listening for MSLs
(5:17) Relevant social media channels and structure for MSLs' social listening
(9:33) Tools for social listening and engaging with KOLs
(11:12) Insights and conference preparation through social listening
(14:25) Compliance and sentiment analysis in social listening
(17:19) Benefits of consistent social listening for MSLs
(24:27) Global platforms and patient community engagement
(26:28) Balancing social listening with MSL responsibilities
(27:41) Practical tips for social listening implementation
(28:37) Appreciation and sponsor mention (Medical Watch)
(28:59) Closing remarks and call to action
30 min

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MSL Talk, hosted by Tom Caravela, MSL Recruiter and Founder of The Carolan Group, offers insights for Medical Science Liaisons, aspiring MSLs, and Medical Affairs leaders.