Author Archives: Tom Caravela
MSL Training: The Path of Continued Learning and Development
Check out my latest podcast with Michael Parisi and Marissa Poli of Guidemark Health as we cover MSL Training: The Path of Continued Learning and Development. We discuss: Core Competency-Scientific and Clinical Training Soft Skills and Empathy Training Operational Skills in a Virtual World Career On Ramp Training The podcast is available through the links below: ️ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dRrSEyn…
The Most Common (or NOT) Interview questions and How to Handle Them
Check out my latest podcast with Anita Carvalho, Talent Acquisition Specialist at FerGene. We discuss the most common (and not so common) MSL interview questions and how to handle them. We discuss: What basic interview questions should you expect What are some MSL specific interview questions What are some “not so” common and even wacky interview questions What are behavioral…
How to create HIGH performing MSLs, teams, and MSL leaders
Check out my latest podcast with Mike Penkethman, Career Coach and President of the Pilotage Group. We discuss how to create high-performing MSLs, teams, and MSL leaders. We discuss: What are the key attributes of high performing MSL What MSL interactions will look like in the future What do MSL Leaders look for in MSLs What is the most successful…
The MANY ways COVID-19 has made Medical Affairs and MSLs BETTER
Check out my latest podcast with Jihad “JR” Rizkallah, Director, MSLs at Sunovian and Patrina Pellett, VP, Strategic Accounts at MedEvoke, and we discuss the MANY ways COVID-19 has made Medical Affairs and MSLs BETTER. We discuss: Some of the major trends in Medical Affairs What MSL interactions will look like in the future The positives that have come…
3 Things I wish I knew about being a MSL
My guest today is Mitchell D’Rozario, Medical Science Liaison at Genentech and we discuss the 3 things he wished he knew about being an MSL. In this episode we discuss: Mitchell’s background and breaking into the industry 3 things he wishes he had known about being an MSL What Tom wishes aspiring MSLs knew about…
How to ENGAGE and work with MSL Recruiters, and WHY!
Daniel Herr, Director of Recruitment and Operations at The Carolan Group discusses how to ENGAGE and work with MSL recruitment firms and why you should consider them. In this episode we discuss: Daniel’s background The role of an MSL recruiter and different types. Why is it a good idea for a job seeker to work…
How to overcome… “You don’t have experience”
My guest today is Mia Barnes, Medical Science Liaison and we talk about how to overcome the “you don’t have enough experience” paradigm. In this episode we discuss: Mia and her background Experiencing the ”You don’t have enough experience” paradigm How much preparation ahead of time Landing the first role and transitioning to a new…
The most difficult parts of being an MSL and how to overcome them
My guest today is Jonathan Horvath, former Director of Field Medical Affairs at Dova Pharmaceuticals and we discuss the most difficult parts of being an MSL and how to overcome them. In this episode we discuss: Jonathan’s background One of the most challenging parts of being an MSL in his perspective KOL access The internal…
See One, Be One, Teach One…. How to be a Leader in Your Space
My guest today is Abi Adenola, Medical Science Liaison at Leo Pharma. We discuss how to be a leader and mentor in your space and the importance of mentorship. In this episode we discuss: Abi’s background What made her want to transition to industry and how did she go about it “See one, teach one,…
Top MSL Goals for the New Year and how to achieve tremendous success
My special guest today is Laurie Broman, Director of Field Medical Affairs at Astrazeneca and we discuss goal setting for the new year and how to ensure tremendous success. In this episode we discuss: Who is Laurie and what she does The importance of going into the New Year with established goals The most important…