In this episode, Tom Caravela is joined by Sierra Birch and George Lehman to discuss the power of collaboration in securing MSL roles. Celebrating a milestone of nearly 250,000 listeners, the episode explores Sierra and George's professional journeys and their organic partnership. They share strategies and beneficial practices for landing MSL positions, while also addressing challenges and ineffective approaches. The conversation highlights the importance of mentors and outlines key requirements for aspiring MSLs. Concluding with a speed round of advice, the episode offers encouragement and appreciation for the audience.
My guests are George Limen, Medical Liaison at Novo Nordisk and Cierra Birch, Molecular Science Liaison with Caris Life Science and discuss how they collaborated to land their first MSL positions
We discuss….
👉 How they joined forces to find success in their job searches
👉 What were some of the most impactful tactics in the process
👉 What challenges they faced along the way
👉 How they dealt with frustration and discouragement
👉 What were the absolute MUSTs for these efforts
The podcast is available through the links below:
️ ️ 〰️ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dRrSEyn
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️ ️ 〰️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS7XTUuk1XF5Tm5InADY6cA
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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 of guests George Lehman and Sierra Birch
(0:12) Overview of the episode: Collaboration to land MSL roles
(0:35) Promotion of LinkedIn and YouTube channels
(1:21) Welcoming and initial greetings with Sierra and George
(2:16) Milestone celebration: Approaching 250,000 listeners
(2:42) Professional backgrounds of Sierra Birch and George Lehman
(6:15) Main topic introduction: The importance of collaboration
(6:43) The meeting of Sierra and George
(10:21) Organic collaboration between Sierra and George
(12:03) Strategies for landing MSL roles
(17:12) Beneficial practices and shared experiences
(21:11) Challenges and ineffective strategies in the MSL journey
(26:12) The role of mentors in securing an MSL position
(30:21) Key requirements for an MSL role
(37:30) Overcoming job search frustration and discouragement
(43:49) Speed round: Advice for aspiring MSLs
(45:39) Closing remarks and appreciation