MSL Talk is a podcast hosted by Tom Caravela, MSL Recruiter and Founder of The Carolan Group, an Executive Search firm dedicated to the recruitment and placement of Medical Affairs professionals. The show will feature helpful information for current Medical Science Liaisons, job seekers looking to break into the pharmaceutical industry in their first MSL role and Medical Affairs leaders interested in hearing good industry conversation and medical affairs discussions. Topics will include helpful advice for aspiring MSLs, recruitment strategies, statistics and data, industry news, hiring and medical affairs trends as well as plenty of interview advice and career tips. The format is 30-60 minutes and mostly unscripted with the hope it is informative as all as inspiring!
Great question. It depends on the role. It varies so the best way to figure that out is to see what the first 3 or 4 items are on the job description responsibilities and what the top 2-3 on the requirements. Typically, those are the must haves
Nice video. I would like to ask a question. So I am a pharmacist in Indonesia. So for example, I would like to start a career MSL abroad. Excluding experience, skills, etc. Is it necessary to obtain a pharmacist license in the country where I would like to work as an MSL? Thank you in advance for your answer.
Thank you for this information Tom, Dawn and Letitia!! Letitia, I’m so glad we are linked and Tom, I have subscribed to your channel! This podcast was an excellent way to highlight and tap in to the APPs as valuable resources.
Hey Thanks to RU-vid recommendations, I just found your podcast episode on securing a MSL role without a doctorate, and it's truly enlightening. Your discussion about unconventional career paths resonates deeply with the theme of building hope and personal encouragement on my channel. I just liked and subscribed. Keep inspiring us with your empowering discussions
Great one! Very honest and accurate information. Big respect for the honesty. That is very rare and is saying it all regarding the integraty of both of you guys. Adult intelligent people can very well integrate downsides and put them into perspective with the upsides.
Allison, you are a rock star!! I love this and so grateful for your wisdom, not only as my previous manager, but such a great reminder of time management. Thank you for all you do! You are truly an inspiration for all!!
Please share email ID .just last week I developed a metrics to evaluate MSL performance. I would like to discuss it with you and Bart for their insight on it
Listened to this episode on Apple Podcasts, but decided needed to watch this one. I'd be good at the notes and paperwork, now the travel and proactively putting oneself out there... maybe, lots of gold nuggets in this episode!
Thanks Tom and Kurt for this informative and insightful podcast. As a aspiring MSL I can highly appreciate the value you bring to us through your podcast.
I am glad I found your channel. Would you mind if I send you my resume? I have my clinical doctorate as a physical therapist with over 20 years experience of treating patients, and I have 5 years of sales experience as a pharmaceutical representative. I have been the field trainer on my sales team due to my medical background. I am interested in becoming a MSL. I truly appreciate your consideration.
