MSL Talk

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February 06, 2024 HOLD MY BEER… I’m Going to be an MSL
My guest this week is Lana Luccitti, Medical Science Liaison with Topcon Health who discusses how it is possible to land an MSL role without a Doctorate.
Lana shares…
👉 What made her want to be an MSL
👉 The first thing she did in her MSL Search
👉 The frustrations she had along the way
👉 What helped her stand out from others
👉 Most important advice she can offer
PLEASE sign up for the MSL Talk Podcast Newsletter here: https://www.mslmastery.com/msl-talk-podcast-newsletter-signup
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 conversation and medical affairs discussions.
#msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #MSLTalk #pharmaceutical
(0:00) Introduction to Lana Lucidi and episode overview
(0:22) Announcements and reminders
(0:55) Lana Lucidi's early career and transition to MSL
(3:27) Mentorship and experiences in lab and industry roles
(6:43) Pursuit of MSL role and overcoming job description challenges
(10:16) Networking, transferable skills, and targeting companies
(14:08) Application strategies and leveraging industry connections
(18:01) Advice for aspiring MSLs and building expertise
(21:18) Impact of MSL Talk podcast and coaching program
(23:37) Final thoughts on MSL journey and implementing resources
(25:05) Reflections on being an MSL and expectations
(26:29) Engaging with KOLs and the role of confidence
(29:22) Encouragement and takeaways for aspiring MSLs
(29:46) Closing remarks and appreciation
31 min
January 30, 2024 MSL Burnout…The Struggle is Real
My guest this week is Jennifer Mohawk, Senior Director, Medical Affairs with Apogee Therapeutics who discusses MSL burnout and how to handle the stress of the job.
Jen shares….
👉 What is MSL Burnout?
👉 How to pick up the warning signs
👉 What Managers can do to help with burnout
👉 What are ways to minimize and cope with the stress of the job
👉 What habits should be adopted for MSL sanity
PLEASE sign up for the MSL Talk Podcast Newsletter here: https://www.mslmastery.com/msl-talk-podcast-newsletter-signup
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 conversation and medical affairs discussions.
#msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #MSLTalk #pharmaceutical
(0:00) Introduction to Jennifer Mohawk and episode topic
(1:24) Jennifer Mohawk's insights on MSL burnout
(3:52) Common stressors and the contagious nature of MSL burnout
(7:20) Overachievement and post-COVID factors contributing to burnout
(10:06) Tackling travel stress and the role of metrics in MSL work
(14:24) Recognizing and addressing burnout warning signs
(15:45) Effective strategies for MSLs to manage stress
(20:55) Jen’s tips for midday movement and general MSL advice
(23:40) Building a supportive culture and embracing diversity in teams
(25:25) Aligning personal and organizational values
(26:04) Final words of wisdom and episode wrap-up
27 min
January 23, 2024 The Pros and Cons of Using AI for Your Job Search
My guest this week is Sarah Snyder, MSL Recruiter with The Carolan Group who discusses The Pros and Cons of Using AI for Your Job Search.
Sarah shares…
👉 What AI tools may be best to use in your job search
👉 How to use AI to assist with you resume
👉 What AI tools are companies using in their recruiting efforts
👉 What are things you need to be cautious of when using AI
👉 How MSLs can use AI in their job function
PLEASE sign up for the MSL Talk Podcast Newsletter here: https://www.mslmastery.com/msl-talk-podcast-newsletter-signup
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 conversation and medical affairs discussions.
#msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #MSLTalk #pharmaceutical
(0:00) Introduction of guest Sarah Snyder and episode topic
(1:05) Importance of AI in the MSL job search and Sarah's expertise
(2:18) Overview of the Aspire MSL program
(4:28) Leveraging AI tools for job search and resume enhancement
(7:12) Challenges and pitfalls of AI in resume building
(9:27) Risks of mass job applications using AI
(11:00) Utilizing AI for research and interview preparation
(15:13) AI's role in employer hiring processes
(18:29) Post-interview engagement with AI-generated thank you notes
(21:46) AI applications in medical conferences and content summarization
(25:02) Final advice on AI usage and networking importance
(27:40) Conclusion and final thoughts
29 min
January 16, 2024 The Gamification of MSL Metrics
My guest this week is Bart Brown, Medical Affairs Leader who shares his interesting concept on how to gamify MSL metrics and KPIs.
Bart shares….
👉 How are MSLs currently evaluated and what is the standard
👉 A unique way to “gamify” MSL metrics and KPIs
👉 How this unique system can be implemented and why
👉 What the benefits would be to this system
👉 What advice he has for MSL success in 2024
PLEASE sign up for the MSL Talk Podcast Newsletter here: https://www.mslmastery.com/msl-talk-podcast-newsletter-signup
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 conversation and medical affairs discussions.
#msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #MSLTalk #pharmaceutical
(0:00) Introduction to Bart Brown and gamifying MSL metrics
(0:12) Announcements and reminders
(0:41) Welcoming Bart Brown and discussing his background
(3:00) Challenges and traditional metrics in MSL evaluation
(7:13) Bart's innovative point system for MSL metrics
(12:10) High-impact activities and implementation strategies
(15:16) Analyzing benefits and potential downsides of the new system
(24:40) Strategies for MSLs to maximize impact and diversify success
(27:36) Showing value in Medical Affairs and closing discussions
(31:08) Call for feedback and future topic invitations
(31:32) Final thanks and outro
33 min
January 09, 2024 187. The MSL Role - Big Pharma Vs. Small Biotech
My guest today is Sarah Ussery, Medical Affairs Leader who discusses the differences in MSL function between large pharma and small biotech.
Sarah shares….
👉 What is considered Large Pharma VS Small Biotech
👉 How do MSL responsibilities differ by size of company
👉 How are MSLs evaluated differently by different companies
👉 How do the frustrations differ for MSLs in different size companies
👉 What are the cultural differences between different size companies
PLEASE sign up for the MSL Talk Podcast Newsletter here: https://www.mslmastery.com/msl-talk-podcast-newsletter-signup
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 conversation and medical affairs discussions.
#msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #MSLTalk #pharmaceutical
(0:00) Introduction to the episode and guest Sarah Ussery
(0:13) Announcements and sponsor mention of MSL Mastery program
(0:59) Sarah Ussery's background and career journey
(1:25) Differences between big pharma and small biotech companies
(3:15) Overview of big pharma companies
(5:08) Characteristics of small biotech companies
(7:33) Evolution of the MSL role in varying company sizes
(9:26) MSL Responsibilities in big pharma vs. small biotech
(16:21) Growth and advancement opportunities in big vs. small companies
(20:20) Job market evaluation for large vs. small companies
(21:01) Challenges faced in big pharma and small biotech
(23:45) Company culture's impact and comparison
(25:46) Resume building in different company environments
(28:26) How to choose between large pharma and small biotech
(30:05) Advice for MSLs for the upcoming year
(30:48) Job market outlook for 2024
(32:12) Closing remarks and call to action
33 min
January 02, 2024 MSL Visibility - How to SUCCEED in 2024
My guest this week is Eleonora Goldberg, Vice President, Medical Affairs at Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals and we discuss MSL Visibility and how to succeed in 2024.
Eleonora shares….
👉 What is the VALUE of MSLs
👉 What leaders look for in MSLs
👉 How can MSLs separate themselves from their peers
👉 How might 2024 be different for MSLs
👉 What advice is there for dealing with uncertainty
PLEASE sign up for the MSL Talk Podcast Newsletter here: https://www.mslmastery.com/msl-talk-podcast-newsletter-signup
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 conversation and medical affairs discussions.
#msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #MSLTalk #pharmaceutical
(0:00) Introduction to episode and guest Eleonora Goldberg
(3:10) Discussing the value of MSLs in the organization
(5:27) Key attributes leaders look for in MSLs
(9:12) Strategies for MSLs to stand out and elevate team performance
(14:03) Essential skills for MSL effectiveness
(17:22) Evaluating MSL performance and metrics
(19:56) Preparing for industry changes and staying positive in 2024
(26:06) Predictions and optimism for the future of MSLs
(27:15) Closing remarks and appreciation
(27:48) Subscription reminder and farewell
29 min
December 19, 2023 IMPOSTER: Why Do I STINK so much
Tom Caravela, Managing Partner at The Carolan Group and Co-Founder of MSL Mastery, discusses the 5 ways to overcome imposter syndrome
Tom shares….
👉 What is Imposter Syndrome
👉 How can you overcome imposter syndrome
👉 What is comparison-itis
👉 Why should you “touch some grass”
👉 How to develop a growth mindset
PLEASE sign up for the MSL Talk Podcast Newsletter here: https://www.mslmastery.com/msl-talk-podcast-newsletter-signup
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 conversation and medical affairs discussions.
#msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #MSLTalk #pharmaceutical
(0:00) Introduction to the episode and reminder to engage with the community
(0:59) Understanding and overcoming imposter syndrome
(3:20) Tom's personal experience with imposter syndrome
(8:51) Lessons learned from dealing with imposter syndrome
(10:13) Strategies to combat imposter syndrome
(22:13) Final thoughts and encouragement
(22:46) Closing remarks and call to action
24 min
December 12, 2023 The MOVE to Medical Excellence
Scott Thompson, CEO at Acceleration Point discusses the importance of Medical Excellence initiatives in Medical Affairs
Scott shares….
👉 What Medical Excellence is and what role it plays in Medical Affairs
👉 Why Medical Excellence is important
👉 The challenges Medical Affairs departments are facing right now
👉 The trends and best practices being adopted by med affairs for field medical
👉 His insights and predictions for 2024
PLEASE sign up for the MSL Talk Podcast Newsletter here: https://www.mslmastery.com/msl-talk-podcast-newsletter-signup
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 conversation and medical affairs discussions.
#msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #MSLTalk #pharmaceutical
(0:00) Introduction of Scott Thompson, CEO of Acceleration Point
(0:13) Announcement of MSL Talk Live sessions and new MSL Talk Podcast newsletter
(2:13) Discussion on medical excellence and its importance in medical affairs
(5:04) Main responsibilities, tools, and processes within medical excellence
(9:23) Importance and challenges of medical excellence in medical affairs
(13:50) Trends, specialization, and advice for careers in medical excellence
(20:07) Current and future trends in medical excellence and medical affairs
(25:18) Closing remarks on the future of medical affairs and the importance of mentorship
(26:32) Call to action for listeners: Subscribe, rate, and review
27 min
December 05, 2023 The DARK Side of MSL-ing-What No One Tells YOU
Kirsten Gurtowsky, Medical Science Liaison with Novartis, discusses the dark side of being an MSL and what you may not be aware of
Kirsten shares….
👉 What she LOVES about being an MSL
👉 What some of the main frustrations are for MSLs
👉 The challenges of travel and uncertainty
👉 The frustrations that come with paperwork and metrics
👉 Her insights and predictions for 2024
The podcast is available through the links below and anywhere podcasts can be found:
️ ️ 〰️ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dRrSEyn
️ ️ 〰️ Apple: https://lnkd.in/egSthAz
️ ️ 〰️ Youtube: https://lnkd.in/dhaWVJU
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.
#msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #MSLTalk #pharmaceutical
(0:00) Introduction to the episode with guest Kirsten Gertowski
(2:31) Kirsten's background and career journey as an MSL
(5:12) The balance, flexibility, and challenges of the MSL role
(10:14) Building relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)
(13:22) Navigating travel and managing metrics in the MSL career
(22:07) Guidance for aspiring MSLs and insights from current professionals
(25:56) Strategies for successful networking and engagement with KOLs
(28:23) Looking ahead: Excitement and goals for the upcoming year
(29:17) Conclusion and appreciation
31 min
November 28, 2023 Job Leads: The Do's and Don't of Asking for Referrals
George Limen, Medical Liaison at Novo Nordisk discusses the do's and don'ts of asking people for referrals through LinkedIn and email.
The podcast is available through the links below and anywhere podcasts can be found:
️ ️ 〰️ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dRrSEyn
️ ️ 〰️ Apple: https://lnkd.in/egSthAz
️ ️ 〰️ Youtube: https://lnkd.in/dhaWVJU
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.
#msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #MSLTalk #pharmaceutical
(0:00) Introduction to George Lehman and the topic of referrals
(0:12) Announcements and reminders from Tom Caravela
(0:49) Welcoming George Lehman and his background
(1:24) George Lehman's role and journey at Novo Nordisk
(2:22) The significance and challenges of job referrals
(5:16) Who to ask for a referral and how to approach it
(8:46) Dos and Don'ts of making outreach requests
(13:26) Tom and George discuss networking experiences
(15:27) Referral etiquette without prior relationships
(19:12) Avoiding cringe-worthy referral requests
(25:22) Leveraging questions and LinkedIn for career growth
(29:09) Strategies for building professional relationships
(30:01) Timing and quality in asking for referrals
(33:37) Final advice on referrals and networking
(34:45) Closing remarks and gratitude
(35:35) Outro and call to action
36 min

About MSL Talk

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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.