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MSL Talk

MSL Talk Podcast

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.

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36. Diversity in Medical Affairs and the Power of...

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2021/01/05

My guests today are Rachel Kennedy, LaShaundra Taylor, and Nirav Shah from DiMA (Diversity in Medical Affairs) and we discuss the story of DiMA and the power of networking. In this episode we discuss: Intro of Rachel, LaShaundra, and Nirav The story of how the DiMA group was formed What is the mission and how can people join or get involved? Their advice for medical affairs professionals on networking and how it can advance their career Examples of how networking has helped them in their careers

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35:30

35. "The Road Less Traveled: Leveraging an...

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2020/12/15

Marc Bernarducci, Sr Medical Science Liaison shares ideas on leveraging an unconventional career path to find success. In this episode we discuss: Marc’s education and where his career began What made him want to transition to industry and how did he go about it How he landed in medical affairs and why he wanted to be an MSL His perspective on “unconventional” career path His advice for others who are looking to break into their first MSL role His other advice to those that are looking to build a

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34:56

34. How a "Non Traditional" background can lead to...

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2020/12/08

My guest today is Robert Rosti, Sr Medical Science Liaison at Biogen. He discusses how his "Non-Traditional" background led to great success as a Medical Science Liaison. In this episode we discuss: Rob’s background His education and where his career began What made him want to transition to the industry and how did he go about it? How Rob landed in medical affairs and why he wanted to be an MSL? His advice for others who may have a non-traditional background What he feels is most important for

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36:31

33. LinkedIn: Why you need it. How to use it!

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2020/12/01

My guest today is Jill Vanak, Clinical Research Practitioner at Janssen Oncology, Early Development. We talk about LinkedIn, why it is important, why you need it, and how to use it. In this episode we discuss: Who is Jill and what she does LinkedIn - where do people start? Tips and tricks to know as it relates to the profile Mistakes or missing pieces she typically sees with LinkedIn profiles Ways people should be engaging on LinkedIn Developing content for LinkedIn - does everyone need to be

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32. Gratitude: An absolute MUST for career advancement

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2020/11/24

Tom Caravela discusses why gratitude is an absolute MUST for career advancement. In this episode we discuss: Good things come from gratitude Connecting to people through gratitude Time is currency Going the extra mile to show others you appreciate them

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36:37

31. How I landed my first MSL role... what works,...

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2020/11/17

My guest today is Julie Chen, Medical Science Liaison at Janssen Cardiology. We discuss how she landed her first MSL role and what advice she has for aspiring MSLs looking to break into the role. In this episode we discuss: Julie’s background Why she wanted to be an MSL The story of her job search Steps she took to initiate her search and what worked well The challenges she faced Her mentors/coaches Absolute MUSTs for anyone seeking to land an MSL role Overcoming frustrations The advice she can

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41:20

30. Compliance 101-Most common issues and MSL-related...

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2020/11/10

Today’s guests are Jessica McLin and Melody Davis of Versant Learning. We discuss MSL Compliance 101 and the most common issues and MSL-related gray areas. In this episode we discuss: Jessica and Melody intro What Versant Learning does Compliance and what people need to know The most common gray areas to look out for Where can an MSL find compliance information outside their current organization The role of MSL Leadership in communicating compliance standards and how much of the effort lies on

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36:54

29. How to Develop IDPs Individual Development Plans...

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2020/11/03

My guest today is Elaine Nadeau, Director Field Excellence at EMD Serono. We discuss how MSLs can Develop IDPs (Individual Development Plans) and Road Maps for Career Development. In this episode we discuss: Who is Elaine and what she does How she got into the medical affairs Her role in Field Medical Excellence What is IDP and its importance MSLs starting on their own IDP The timeframe in creating the plan The pre-work and self-reflection of IDP Examples of professional development activities

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38:02

28. Top Ten Tips: Improving Business Etiquette and...

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2020/10/27

Today’s guest is Bridget Rasmusson, Client Services Lead at The Carolan Group offers great advice on how proper business etiquette and emotional intelligence can advance your career. In this episodes we discuss: The importance of first a first impression Have your “elevator pitch” down before you need it Remember names Do as much research about the person’s background Prepare engaging questions and be a good listener Offer genuine compliments Understand your “why” The power of gratitude Commit to

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31:30

27. The Future of KOL Engagement and new strategies...

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2020/10/20

Today we have Joan Cannon, Senior Director Scientific Affairs at Lundbeck. Joan discusses the future of KOL engagement and what changes as well as new strategies will emerge. In this episode we discuss: Joan’s background and her current career How she landed her first MSL role Her MSLs and team in the midst of COVID Their current plan for KOL engagement given the travel bans, etc How she handled the lack of facetime What adjustments did they make within their organization regarding metrics What

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30:36

26. Best Practices and Creative Ways to Gain KOL...

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2020/10/13

My guest today is Jason Demuth, Director, Medical Science Liaison at Strongbridge Bio shares creative ways to reach and access KOLs during COVID-19. In this episode we discuss: Jason’s background His journey and getting his first MSL role Creative ideas and ways to access KOLs His perspective on LinkedIn and Facebook for KOL engagement Email interaction with KOLs What is the future going to look like in terms of access in Jason’s perspective His advice for new MSLs or those breaking into the role

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37:01

25. Career Longevity: What behavioral competencies...

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2020/10/06

Today my guest is Norward Harris, Consultant Medical Science Liaison Trainer, Professional Mentor, and Original MSL. We discuss MSL career development behavioral competencies that will help you obtain a career of longevity and stability. In this episode we discuss: Norward’s background His advice on career longevity and stability What role management plays in supporting him as an MSL in his career Ways MSLs can be proactive in influencing career stability and longevity Advice for MSLs to prepare

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42:16

24. Resume Writing and Editing for Medical Science...

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2020/09/22

Today is a special solo episode by request. We’re going to talk about resume writing and editing for Medical Science Liaisons. In this episode we discuss: Understanding the typical requirements for MSLs How long should the resume be Resume with the proper keywords Take time to align your skills and experience to your resume based upon the key skills, responsibilities, and requirements documented in the job description Make your resume stand out Have strong communication and presentation skills

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23. An Unexpected Journey From Novice MSL to Global...

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2020/09/15

My guest today is Dr. Tonya Johnson, she was a former Global Medical leader of MSL Excellence. We discuss TJ’s trek from no experience to Global Medical Affairs leader. In this episode we discuss: Who is Tonya Transitioning to the industry The concept of mentors and sponsors The approach to finding a mentor or a sponsor Finding mentors What is Global Medical Excellence What skills are mandatory for the MSLs of today

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31:10

22. Field MSL Leadership Panel - MSL QA Session PART...

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2020/09/08

We are part two of our Field MSL Leadership panel, MSL Q&A session with Vanessa Jacobsen, Amy Misnik, and Sue Watson. In this episode we discuss: What experience or certification can help someone transition into the MSL position How is MSL performance assessed during COVID and the best advice to achieve success What keywords are important to include in the resume Advice for a newly hired MSL during COVID on how to make a lasting impact when introducing themselves to KOLs for the first time

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21. Field MSL Leadership Panel - MSL QA Session PART...

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2020/09/01

Today I have Sue Watson, Amy Misnik, and Vanessa Jacobsen joining me for our first ever MSL field leadership panel QA session. They are the first people that came on as guests, the pioneers of the MSL Talk podcast. In this episode we discuss: For aspiring MSLs with experience mainly in academia, what specific types of industry experiences are best to obtain prior to applying for the first MSL role How does a person approach a potential mentor and how open are Medical Affair leaders to accept this

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40:03

20. MSL Interviews GONE WRONG... Shocking stories of...

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2020/08/25

My guest today is Anita Carvalho, Staffing Consultant at FerGene. We talk about MSL interviews gone wrong, shocking stories of what not to do live or virtual. A really great conversation, funny stuff, you guys will like it. In this episode we discuss: Anita’s background Stories of virtual interviews gone wrong Get rid of phones during interviews Anita’s advice Using filler words Things that have gone wrong and best practices as it relates to the presentation of preparation for the presentation

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32:43

19. The 2 Most Critical Elements of MSL Territory...

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2020/08/18

My guest today is Julie Montiel, the National Scientific Director, Lymphoma/Myeloid MSL at The Janssen. We talk about the two most critical of MSL territory excellence. In this episode we discuss: Julie’s background The two most critical elements How MSLs improve their performance What is scientific acumen Why is scientific acumen the most important element of territory excellence What does excellence in scientific acumen look like? Every territory is different Applying principles to a virtual

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32:58

17. The MSL Career Ladder…What options are available...

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2020/08/04

My guest today is Davida White, US Oncology Field Medical Alignment Director at Merck and we discuss the MSL Career Ladder and what career options are available to MSLs as well as how to position yourself for promotion. In this episode: Davida’s background and her work now Her journey and transition to the industry What options are available past the title or the role of an MSL Pursuing some of these career options for MSLs Management development programs Her take on mentors and mentorship type

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34:22

16. The transition from individual contributor to...

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2020/07/28

My guest today is Gina Ferrari, National Director MSLs and we discuss her transition from Individual Contributor to Medical Affairs Leadership. In this episode: Gina’s background How she transitioned from an MSL to a Medical Affairs Leader Skills to be developed in preparation for promotion and how MSLs can position themselves the same way Gina did Finding mentors Management training programs Importance of internal networking Gina’s advice for people to help them get noticed and the steps to

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