Episodes
This week's guest is Elizabeth Pash, Medical Affairs Executive Leader who shares insights on how to leverage real-world evidence (RWE) in MSL activities.   This episode is sponsored by MSL Mastery, helping Medical Science Liaisons and aspiring MSLs to excel in their careers and lives through courses, coaching, and community. For more details, please visit MSLmastery (dot) com.   In this episode, Beth discusses…  What is Real World Evidence and how it is different from Clinical Trial...
Published 11/12/24
Published 11/12/24
This weeks guest is Jim Hahn, Senior Business Director, Thought Leader Engagement at EMD Serono who discusses the role of the Thought Leader Liaison and how it fits into the pharma world.   This episode is sponsored by MSL Mastery, helping Medical Science Liaisons and aspiring MSLs to excel in their careers and lives through courses, coaching, and community. For more details, please visit MSLmastery (dot) com.   In this episode, Jim discusses…  The role of the Thought Leader Liaison...
Published 11/05/24
This week's guest is Juan Daccach, MD, VP Global Product Safety at Merz Aesthetics who discusses Safety and its role in Medical/Product Safety and the interaction between safety physicians and medical affairs physicians (for both pharma and device)   This episode is sponsored by MSL Mastery, helping Medical Science Liaisons and aspiring MSLs to excel in their careers and lives through courses, coaching, and community. For more details, please visit MSLmastery (dot) com.   In this episode,...
Published 10/29/24
This week’s guest is Stephanie Otis, Vice President Global Medical Excellence at Ferring Pharmaceuticals discusses future trends in the MSL field including the skills and competencies that will be essential for success.   This episode is sponsored by MSL Mastery, helping Medical Science Liaisons and aspiring MSLs to excel in their careers and lives through courses, coaching, and community. For more details, please visit MSLmastery.com   In this episode, Stephanie shares…  How might MSLs...
Published 10/22/24
This week's guest is Nandini Sabharwal, Director, Migraine and Women's Health, Field Medical Group at Pfizer and we discuss the role of artificial intelligence in every day MSL life.   This episode is sponsored by MSL Mastery, helping Medical Science Liaisons and aspiring MSLs to excel in their careers and lives through courses, coaching, and community. For more details, please visit MSLmastery.com   In this episode, Nandini shares…  The learning process and getting started with AI  How...
Published 10/15/24
This weeks guest is John Pracyk, Chief Medical Safety Officer, at Olympus who discusses the importance of continuous learning for professional growth and development This episode is sponsored by MSL Mastery, helping Medical Science Liaisons and aspiring MSLs to excel in their careers and lives through courses, coaching, and community. For more details, please visit MSLmastery.com In this episode, John shares…  The benefits of continuous learning for your career  How to identify your...
Published 10/08/24
This week is a solo episode, Tom Caravela, Founder and Managing Partner at The Carolan Group discusses the concept of what you practice in private, is rewarded in public.   This episode is sponsored by MSL Mastery, helping Medical Science Liaisons and aspiring MSLs to excel in their careers and lives through courses, coaching, and community. For more details, please visit MSLmastery.com   In this episode, I discuss….  How can you get what you want out of your career, your life.  The...
Published 10/01/24
My guest this week is Patrina Pellett, MSL Excellence Lead at MSL Mastery and we discuss the benefits of conducting a time audit for maximizing your calendar.   This weeks episode is sponsored by MSL Mastery, helping Medical Science Liaisons and aspiring MSLs to excel in their careers and lives through courses, coaching, and community. For more details, please visit MSLmastery.com   In this episode, we discuss….    What is a time audit and how do I go about it  Why is a time audit a...
Published 09/24/24
My guest this week is Michelle Offner, Clinical Nurse Educator at Syneos Health and we discuss the evolving role of Clinical Educators for Pharma and Field Medical This weeks episode is sponsored by Syneos Health Commercial Solutions, the leading provider of the industry’s broadest and most fully integrated offerings. Blending a deep understanding of human behavior and the latest technology with hard-earned knowledge and insights gained from supporting the commercialization of more products...
Published 09/17/24
My guests this week are Vandana Grover, Sr Director, Head of Digital Strategy and Innovation at Eisai and Stevan Tomich, Lead Omni Channel Strategist at AbbVie who discuss the value of social listening for MSL success.    This episode is sponsored by medical.watch. Medical.watch helps you understand what HCPs are saying about your products and diseases on social media. Free sign up at medical dot watch.   Learn….  How successful MSLs are going about social listening  What social...
Published 09/10/24
My guest this week is Ike Ogbaa, Vice President and Head of Medical Affairs who discusses How to Build Scientific Credibility for Continuous Career Development Learn more about… 👉 Why is scientific credibility so important for medical affairs professionals 👉 How can people assess gaps and identify areas of improvement 👉 How does scientific credibility influence ability to create KOL relationships and build trust 👉 How can medical affairs professionals utilize internal stakeholders 👉...
Published 09/03/24
My guest this week is Greg Christopherson, Vice President, Medical Affairs at Medline who discusses how to effectively build a modern medical affairs organization. Learn more about… 👉 The key components of a “modern” medical affairs organization 👉 How has medical affairs evolved and changed recently 👉 What skills are crucial for MSLs and Medical Affairs professionals 👉 How can medical affairs foster cross functional collaboration 👉 How can companies build in todays landscape   PLEASE...
Published 08/27/24
My guest this week is Amy Misnik, Entrepreneur, Investor and Advisor who discusses the importance of mindset in all aspects of life and career.  Learn more about… 👉 Daily habits for a positive and growth-oriented mindset 👉 How to handle bad news and set backs 👉 Advice to overcome internal negative self talk 👉 How to adopt the right mindset for medical affairs and MSLs 👉 How to stay motivated when pursuing long term goals that don’t offer immediate rewards   PLEASE sign up for the MSL...
Published 08/20/24
In this week’s episode, Alysia Bullock, Founder of InciteHR,  discusses change management and how pharma leaders should handle bad news and setbacks. Learn more about… 👉 What is change management 👉 How should companies handle bad news and organizational changes 👉 What can companies do to prevent a toxic culture 👉 What does the term “organizational entry” mean   PLEASE sign up for the MSL Talk Podcast Newsletter here: https://www.mslmastery.com/msl-talk-podcast-newsletter-signup   The...
Published 08/12/24
In this week’s episode, Cathy Andorfer, National MSL Director shares The ART of Excellence…How to become a Rock Star MSL Learn more about… 👉 What is the Art of Excellence….How to be a Rock Star MSL 👉 When is the book available and how can one get it 👉 What can MSLs learn from Cathy 👉 What does the future look like MSLs   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...
Published 08/06/24
In this week’s episode, Patrina Pellett and Richard Swank  (both from MSL Growth) join me to take a trip around the MSL Insights Cycle. Learn more about… 👉 What mistakes MSLs are making with Insights 👉 The stages of the MSL insights cycle 👉 Why the gathering stage is so important for insights 👉 The importance of the analysis stage for insights 👉 Why medical strategy is critical to each stage of MSL insights   PLEASE sign up for the MSL Talk Podcast Newsletter...
Published 07/30/24
In this week’s episode, Donnie Wooten, PharmD, Head of Global Field Medical Excellence at Organon and Kelly Lo, Global Field Medical Excellence at Amgen discuss the Demystifying and Unpacking of Omnichannel engagement. Learn more about… 👉 How Omnichannel is currently being adopted and embraced 👉 What’s working and what’s going well with omnichannel strategies? 👉 What’s not going well, what are MSLs struggling with when it comes to Omnichannel 👉 The importance of executive buy in with...
Published 07/23/24
In this week’s episode, Shani Park, Post Doctoral Fellow, Medical Science Liaison at Inizio Engage discusses her experience securing a Medical Affairs fellowship and what the opportunity is all about. Learn more about… 👉 How Shani landed her fellowship 👉 Details of an MSL fellowship 👉 What opportunities might develop through a fellowship 👉 What are the challenges and frustrations in trying to get a fellowship 👉 Advice and learnings that Shani was able to take away from the experience. ...
Published 07/16/24
In this week’s episode, Rachel Couchenour, Vice President Global Medical Affairs at Travere Therapeutics, discusses the importance of building your internal and external network. Learn more about… 👉 What is career currency 👉 Why it is so important for MSLs to build a strong internal network 👉 What opportunities might develop through internal networking 👉 How does an MSL go about developing internal relationships 👉 How can MSLs influence future promotions or job search efforts   PLEASE...
Published 07/09/24
In this week’s episode, Jill Donahue, Medical Affairs leader and author who discusses the power of purpose for MSLs and Medical Affairs professionals. To get the FREE download of Jill’s book, “A Dose of Inspiration” visit this link https://excellerate.ca/freebook/#:~:text=A%20Dose%20of%20Inspiration%20%2D%20100%20Purpose%20Stories%20from%20Pharma%20Leaders Learn more about… 👉 The truth about purpose 👉 Why it is so important for MSLs to be purpose driven 👉 The results that come from being...
Published 07/02/24
In this week’s episode, Mary Winkels, Global Director, Medical Affairs Training and Capability at Vertex Pharmaceuticals discusses the MSL secret weapon for insightful engagement. Learn more about… 👉 What is the MSL “secret weapon” for insightful engagement 👉 How MSLs can build the curiosity and question asking muscle 👉 The skill gap for most MSLs in KOL interactions 👉 The art of asking powerful questions 👉 The value created by developing a curiosity mindset   PLEASE sign up for the...
Published 06/25/24
In this weeks episode, Linda Traylor, VP, Head of Medical Excellence at Acceleration Point and Josh Yoder, Sr Medical Science Liaison at Aurinia, discuss the book, Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss, a MUST read for MSLs and Medical Affairs Professionals. Learn more about… 👉 How to use tactical empathy and active listening 👉 What is mirroring and how can it be used in field medical? 👉 How to use labeling, also called naming 👉 What are calibrated questions and how can MSLs use them ...
Published 06/18/24
Tom Caravela, Executive Recruiter and Founder of The Carolan Group, presents Job Search Mastery….How to WIN Your Dream Job. Learn more about… 👉 The biggest job search misconception and failed strategy 👉 What are the most critical parts of the job search process 👉 What mistakes are job seekers making 👉 How do you go about a job search and WIN your dream job   PLEASE sign up for the MSL Talk Podcast Newsletter here: https://www.mslmastery.com/msl-talk-podcast-newsletter-signup   The...
Published 06/13/24
Chad Schroer, Senior Director, USMA Field Medical Excellence at BeiGene, we discuss strategies to prepare yourself for career transition – whether it’s to grow in your current role, move into a new role or to find a new role due to a layoff. Learn more about… 👉 Career progression strategies and how to position yourself 👉 Skills that are most important for MSLs in their career planning 👉 How to pivot from a layoff and set yourself up for your next role 👉 What MSLs should be doing for...
Published 06/04/24