Category Archives: Podcast

My guest today is Gina Ferrari, National Director MSLs and we discuss her transition from Individual Contributor to Medical Affairs Leadership. In this episode we discuss: 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…

My guest today is Paula Pearson, Senior Director, Field Medical at Apellis and we discuss how to successfully recruit and hire MSLs virtually. In this episode we discuss: Paula’s background  Apellis and size of the team The changes Paula made once COVID hit The challenges Paula faced along the way with this new process Advantages…

My guest today is Aoife O Dwyer, Founder of MSL Consultant, and we discuss how to leverage KOL relationships to achieve strategic objectives. In this episode: What made Aoife decide to become an MSL Consultant and what she likes best about her role Aoife’s advice to MSLs who want to demonstrate their value to their…

I have a special episode today by request. I’m going to talk about how to negotiate a job offer. I’m sincerely hoping that there’s a lot of you out there that’s in this position or very soon will be and you’ll find this information really useful. In this episode: Few questions to ask yourself when…

I’m joined by Cathy Andorfer, who leads a national team of MSLs and has agreed to give us a leader’s perspective on how to be great at your job. In this episode: How Cathy got to where she is now What matters most to her as a director and other leaders in the company What…

My guest today is Laura Wilson, MD — Principal Consultant at BioStrategies Consulting LLC and we will discuss some ideas on how to prepare for a video interview. In this episode: About Laura Her perspective on video interviews Tips for MSLs (or others) to prepare for the video interview  Specific tips to help the interviewee…

My guest today is Patrina Pellet. She is the Vice President of Medical Strategy at Kernel. We talk about how to maximize KOL engagement and MSL insights gathering at your next virtual congress.  In this episode: Patrina’s article Patrina’s advice on where can people start Tips for folks attending (coordinating, navigating, etc) Virtual booths Tips…

My guest today is Kyle Householder, Medical Science Liaison at Teva Pharmaceuticals and we discuss how he landed his first MSL role and tips for anyone out there looking to do the same.  In this episode: What is the first thing to do on the journey to landing an MSL role What’s next after landing…

My guest today is Paul Ward. He is the National Director, Oncology MSLs at AstraZeneca, and MSL Society Advisory Board Member. We will discuss how Covid-19 will affect the role of the MSL and what new skills may emerge as necessary to maintain value, access, and future success. In this episode: How interviews are being…

My guest today is Sue Watson. Sue is the Scientific Director, Oncology Medical Affairs, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Johnson & Johnson. Our topic today is 10 Tips for a successful MSL interview. In this episode: Who is Sue and what she’s doing Sue’s advice as candidates start to prepare the interview Tips for a successful MSL Interview…