June 20, 2023

The “HOLE” in Medical Affairs Hiring and Recruitment

45 minutes

In this episode, Robin Winter-Sperry joins to discuss the intricacies of hiring in medical affairs. The conversation delves into the importance of well-defined job descriptions and the criteria for hiring, highlighting common bottlenecks in the process. Robin offers insights on interview preparation, assessment strategies, and the ideal makeup of an interview team. The episode also covers the structuring of interviews, effective questioning, and when to involve third-party search firms. Tom Caravela shares perspectives on evolving company requirements and the significance of substantiating resume claims. The discussion concludes with advice on researching roles and networking for career growth.

Today’s guest is Robin Winter-Sperry, MD, Senior Medical Affairs leader, who discusses the holes and frustrations in hiring medical affairs professionals
Robin shares….

👉 The main frustrations and bottlenecks in the hiring process for Medical Affairs
👉 The importance of process and team dynamics to find hiring success
👉 Interview tips and advice for job seekers
👉 Best practices for companies hiring MSLs

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(0:00) Introduction to the episode and guest Robin Wintersperry

(0:14) Announcements and social media reminders

(0:33) Robin Wintersperry's introduction and background

(2:28) Importance of well-defined job descriptions in medical affairs

(5:17) Criteria for hiring and goals for each position in medical affairs

(6:10) Bottlenecks and challenges in the hiring process

(9:13) Interview preparation and candidate assessment strategies

(11:39) Ideal makeup of an interview team and interviewer training

(17:06) Structuring the interview process and importance of debriefing

(23:55) Effective organization of interview questions and curveball tactics

(27:17) When to engage third-party search firms in the hiring process

(30:52) Transition to questions for Tom Caravela

(31:48) Evolution of company requirements and candidate profiles

(34:25) The significance of substantiating resume claims

(38:47) Researching companies and roles for successful interviewing

(41:13) Networking for career advancement in medical affairs

(44:35) Closing remarks and gratitude

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