October 24, 2023

People First… Business Second

37 minutes

In this episode, Tom Caravela is joined by Mark Freebery and Rachel Pater to explore the vital role of team culture in the MSL field. They discuss a people-first business philosophy and how fostering the right environment can significantly impact team dynamics. The conversation highlights the influence MSLs have on shaping culture and the importance of recognizing and building individualized connections. The episode delves into assessing cultural fit during interviews and ensuring psychological safety within teams. Additionally, they address balancing personal and professional boundaries and share strategies for professional development, concluding with remarks on the importance of team culture.

This episode is sponsored by Syneos Health®, a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. Syneos translates unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities. Together they share insights, use the latest technologies and apply advanced business practices to speed customer delivery of important therapies to patients. Syneos supports a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. To learn more about how Syneos is shortening the distance from lab to life®, visit syneoshealth.com.

Mark Freebery, MSL Regional Director East, and Rachel Pater, Community Medical Liaison Director, West at Syneos Health discuss the importance of investing in people and putting interpersonal relationships first, business second.

Mark and Rachel share…

👉 The importance and benefits of great team culture
👉 Why leaders need to invest in people
👉 What MSLs can do to influence great team culture
👉 Why and how to develop stronger interpersonal relationships
👉 What is “psychological safety” and why is it important
👉 Great examples of professional development programs for MSL teams

The podcast is available through the links below and anywhere podcasts can be found:

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️ ️ 〰️ 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.

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(0:00) Introduction of guests and episode topic

(0:22) Announcements and guest introductions

(2:28) Sponsor: Syneos Health

(3:24) People-first business philosophy and fostering the right environment

(5:08) Importance and investment in team culture

(11:40) MSLs' influence on team culture and recognition

(18:28) Building individualized interpersonal connections

(20:46) Comprehensive approach to assessing cultural fit during interviews

(24:33) Psychological safety within team culture

(28:37) Balancing personal and professional boundaries

(33:00) Professional development strategies for MSLs