Episodes

  • 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 (TLL) and how it fits into an organization (as it relates to medical affairs and commercial)?

    The strategic objectives for TLLs

    How TLLs are evaluated (metrics or key performance indicators)

    How TLLs collaborate with MSLs, and what are the most effective ways for these roles to work together to engage KOLs and other key stakeholders

    What are the key skills, competencies and backgrounds that make for a successful TLL

    The MSL Talk Podcast is available on all podcast platforms and the MSL Talk YouTube Channel.

    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 conversations and medical affairs discussions.

    #msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #thoughtleaderliaison #careers

  • 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, Juan shares…

    The role of product safety in the biotech medical device industries, and how it fits with medical affairs

    How product safety differs in a pharma company vs a device company

    The key challenges medical affairs professionals face when communicating safety information to healthcare providers (HCPs)

    How MSLs might proactively engage with key opinion leaders (KOLs) regarding emerging safety data for a product

    What trends are emerging for MSLs and medical affairs as it relates to product or device safety.

    The MSL Talk Podcast is available on all podcast platforms and the MSL Talk YouTube Channel.

    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 conversations and medical affairs discussions.

    #msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #MSLtalk #careers

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  • 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 need to adapt their approach to engage with KOLs and healthcare providers in the future?

    How the role of Medical Science Liaisons might evolve in the next 5 to 10 years

    What emerging trends or Industry challenges will have the most significant impact on MSL roles

    What new skills or competencies MSLs will need to develop in order to stay relevant as the field continues to evolve

    How important digital literacy and familiarity with emerging technologies (such as AI or data analytics) will be for MSLs in the future

    The MSL Talk Podcast is available on all podcast platforms and the MSL Talk YouTube Channel.

    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 conversations and medical affairs discussions.

    #msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #MSLtalk #careers

  • 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 MSLs can upskill with AI tools

    What Prompt Engineering is and how to master the art of “prompts”

    The challenges to be aware of when adopting AI

    The many benefits of using AI and what the future holds

    The MSL Talk Podcast is available on all podcast platforms and the MSL Talk YouTube Channel.

    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 conversations and medical affairs discussions.

    #msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #artificialintelligence #careers

  • 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 knowledge and skill gaps

    How to balance the demands of your current job and continuous learning

    How organizations can foster an environment of learning and development

    Why it is important for professionals to step out of their comfort zone

    The MSL Talk Podcast is available on all podcast platforms and the MSL Talk YouTube Channel.

    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 conversations and medical affairs discussions.

    #msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #MSLtalk #careers

  • 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 rule of 100

    How to become an expert and top performer in any area

    The 4 step process for finding success

    The MSL Talk Podcast is available on all podcast platforms and the MSL Talk YouTube Channel.

    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 conversations and medical affairs discussions.

    #msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #MSLtalk #careers

  • 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 good idea for time management success

    What are the challenges to be aware of when make calendar audits and adjustments

    How can one categorize their calendar items in a time audit and why is it important

    How does a time audit lead to better work life balance

    The MSL Talk Podcast is available on all podcast platforms and the MSL Talk YouTube Channel.

    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 conversations and medical affairs discussions.

    #msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #timemanagement #careers

  • 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 than any other partner, Syneos delivers predictive solutions that reduce risk, accelerate commercial performance, and fulfill the company’s industry promise to patients. For more details, please visit syneoshealth.com

    In this episode, we discuss….

    Who Clinical Educators call on and who are the main external customers

    Who Clinical Educators interact with internally and the main cross functional partners

    How Clinical Educators work with commercial counterparts and how does it differ from MSLs

    How compliance and regulatory guardrails affect Clinical Educators and is it the same as the MSL

    How Clinical Educators influence health outcomes and what value there is to patients as well as families

    The MSL Talk Podcast is available on all podcast platforms and the MSL Talk YouTube Channel.

    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 conversations and medical affairs discussions.

    #msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #msltalk #careers

  • 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 channels are most viable right now and where should MSLs be “listening

    What is the structure (for lack of a better word) an MSL could follow for social listening

    What types of key insights might an MSL learn about their KOLs through social listening

    How social listening can play a part in conference preparation and strategy

    The MSL Talk Podcast is available on all podcast platforms and the MSL Talk YouTube Channel.

    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 conversations and medical affairs discussions.

    #msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #msltalk #sociallistening

  • 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
    👉 What are some challenges professional face when trying to develop scientific credibility

    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 podcast platforms and the MSL Talk YouTube Channel.

    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.

    #msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #MSLTalk #pharmaceutical

  • 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 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 podcast platforms and the MSL Talk YouTube Channel.

    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.

    #msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #MSLTalk #pharmaceutical

  • 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 Talk Podcast Newsletter here: https://www.mslmastery.com/msl-talk-podcast-newsletter-signup

    The MSL Talk Podcast is available on all podcast platforms and the MSL Talk YouTube Channel.

    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.

    #msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #MSLTalk #pharmaceutical

  • 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 MSL Talk Podcast is available on all podcast platforms and the MSL Talk YouTube Channel.

    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.

    #msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #MSLTalk #pharmaceutical

  • 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 podcast platforms and the MSL Talk YouTube Channel.

    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.

    #msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #MSLTalk #pharmaceutical

  • 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 here: https://www.mslmastery.com/msl-talk-podcast-newsletter-signup

    The MSL Talk Podcast is available on all podcast platforms and the MSL Talk YouTube Channel.

    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.

    #msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #MSLTalk #pharmaceutical

  • 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 Omnichannel
    👉 Is Omnichannel living up to the hype

    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 podcast platforms and the MSL Talk YouTube Channel.

    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.

    #msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #MSLTalk #pharmaceutical

  • 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.

    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 podcast platforms and the MSL Talk YouTube Channel.

    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.

    #msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #MSLTalk #pharmaceutical

  • 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 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 podcast platforms and the MSL Talk YouTube Channel.

    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.

    #msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #MSLTalk #pharmaceutical

  • 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 purpose driven
    👉 The team element and advice for MSL leaders
    👉 “A Dose of Inspiration”

    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 podcast platforms and the MSL Talk YouTube Channel.

    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.

    #msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #MSLTalk #pharmaceutical

  • 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 MSL Talk Podcast Newsletter here: https://www.mslmastery.com/msl-talk-podcast-newsletter-signup

    The MSL Talk Podcast is available on all podcast platforms and the MSL Talk YouTube Channel.

    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.

    #msl #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #MSLTalk #pharmaceutical