Author Archives: Tom Caravela
Best Practices and Creative Ways to Gain KOL Access During COVID-19
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…
Career Longevity: What behavioral competencies will help you have career longevity and stability
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…
Resume Writing and Editing for Medical Science Liaisons
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…
An Unexpected Journey From Novice MSL to Global Medical Excellence Leader with Tonya Johnson
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…
Field MSL Leadership Panel – MSL QA Session PART TWO with Vanessa Jacobsen, Amy Misnik, and Sue Watson
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…
Field MSL Leadership Panel – MSL QA Session PART ONE with Vanessa Jacobsen, Amy Misnik, and Sue Watson
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…
MSL Interviews GONE WRONG… Shocking stories of what NOT to do Live or Virtual with Anita Carvalho
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…
The 2 Most Critical Elements of MSL Territory Excellence with Julie Montiel
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…
Career Transition From Clinician to Medical Science Liaison with Monica Sukhatme
My guest today is Monica Sukhatme, Executive Director, National Head, MSLs and we discuss her career transition from Clinician to Medical Science Liaison. In this episode we discuss: Monica’s background and her transition to the industry The challenges she faced along the way Skills to be developed and advice for others looking to make the…
The MSL Career Ladder…What options are available and how to position yourself for advancement with Davida White
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…