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…

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…

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…

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…