I’m joined by Cathy Andorfer, who leads a national team of MSLs and has agreed to give us a leader’s perspective on how to be great at your job.
How Cathy got to where she is nowWhat matters most to her as a director and other leaders in the companyWhat someone needs to do to be a top MSLHow do internal stakeholders evaluate the performance of their MSL teams? Of their individual MSLs?How can MSLs separate themselves from their peers?Can someone without any experience convince the manager to hire themAdvice for somebody who’s early in their career to make an impact with leadership to get noticedCathy from being an introvert to senior national directorHer advice for anyone out there early in their career, introvert or extrovert?Cathy’s advice to be a kickass MSL(0:00) Introduction and guest introduction
(0:38) Kathy Andorfer's career journey and transition to industry
(6:30) Current role, responsibilities, and qualities of a top MSL at Dermira
(9:47) Emotional intelligence and evaluating MSL performance
(15:31) The art of being a kickass MSL and advice for aspirants
(22:07) Networking, internal connections, and managing social interactions
(27:01) Balancing comfort zones with career growth
(30:45) The future of medical affairs post-COVID
(33:27) Final advice for being a successful MSL
(34:48) Closing remarks and gratitude