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MSL Consultant Podcast

MSL Consultant teaches aspiring and experienced Medical Science Liaisons how to become high performing MSLs. Using her experience and her journey from academia to pharma, founder of MSL Consultant and author of Medical Science Liaison, the Ultimate Step by Step guide, Dr. Aoife O Dwyer PhD, provides practical, clear, actionable advice on how to obtain an MSL role and how to excel at this MSL role.

Episodes

Balance patient focus with commercial objectives

I interview Drew McGregor, Vice President, Head of Medical Affairs Excellence & Sustainability at Bayer. We discuss: How to balance patient focus with commercial objectives How to reduce silos across the organisation What would pharma look like without a separate MA strategy?

Mar 11, 202423 min

Data to show Medical Affairs Impact

Interview with Sue Giordano - Head of Field Medical at Axsome Therapeutics. We discuss: What types of data are available to medical affairs? What is the first step when choosing the type of data to show impact (asking the right question) What else needs to be kept in mind (cross functional communication) Can you provide some examples of how data (and which type of data) can be used to show MA impact (MSLs and impact on diagnosis code examples - pilot it first before widespread roll out) What typ...

Feb 28, 202427 min

The Stakeholder Engagement Journey

Carlos Eid from Novartis shares his expertise on: The stakeholder engagement Journey Creating a seamless customer journey Starting with the patient Developing customer intimacy The types of data to collect along this engagement journey to assess if course correction is required.

Feb 19, 202426 min

Owning your Development as an MSL

I interview Raquel Washington, Executive Director Value Evidence Lead-Novartis US Medical. Raquel shares her experience on: - how Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) can own their development - the steps required to progress in their careers - where to find those opportunities to grow and how to build relationships with those people in your network who will advocate for your growth. Raquel has had an incredible career in pharma so far and shares specific examples from her own pharma career and some ...

Jan 15, 202442 min

How to Prioritize Medical Affairs Activities

Free Newsletter on Medical Affairs Excellence: https://dynamic-salad-157.myflodesk.com/lbyatyklzm Interview with Ross Baker, VP Medical Affairs at Vistagen Therapeutics. I ask Ross: What your week looks like as a VP medical affairs for a small biotech? What are the different functions you work with? As a senior leader - how do you make decisions? What advice would you have for people listening who interact with senior leadership? Working as a VP for a company with many pipeline products and fast...

Nov 20, 202325 min

Medical Affairs - Rare Diseases

Siddharth Jain - Medical Director, Global Medical Lead, at Takeda Rare Diseases shares his experience in: - What's the biggest difference from a medical affairs perspective working in rare diseases v non rare diseases? - Is it more difficult to find and engage KOLs in rare diseases? - What's the biggest challenge working in rare diseases from an MA perspective?

Nov 06, 202321 min

Building a Medical Affairs Department

I Interview Scott Baver, VP Medical Affairs and we discuss building an MA department. 3 pillars in building an MA department: Community Engagement (HCPs/Payors) - who will we engage with & why? Evidence generation - over the lifecycle - what data do we need? Communication - pubs, building materials for congresses, MSLs etc.

Oct 31, 202321 min

How to Plan a Congress

MSL Consultant Newsletter: Sign up Here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63f6032d3e1e4ad28342cc69 I interview Angelyn Solko and we discuss congress planning. Specifically: What does congress planning involve? What do you need to keep in mind with booth design? Which stakeholders within pharma are involved in congress planning? Do you have to manage the budget? What is your role at the congress? What is your role post congress? What does a congress plan look like?...

Oct 24, 202323 min

How to read the room as an MSL

I interview Stacy Conner, National MSL Director at Abbvie. We discuss: How MSLs can read the room when with KOLs Why it's important to disagree with KOLs The power of asking clarifying questions How to move KOLs to a place of understanding When to educate and when to gather insights Sign up to the MSL Consultant newsletter here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63f6032d3e1e4ad28342cc69...

Oct 16, 202320 min

The skill of storytelling for MSLs

Marcus West from 60seconds shares his experience on how to develop the skill of storytelling and apply it to clinical data and KOL meetings. We discuss: Important pillars of storytelling Why emotion is so important for engaging KOLs The hero's journey and how it can be related to clinical data This episode is sponsored by 60seconds. Learn more about 60seconds here: https://60seconds.com/

Oct 09, 202333 min

How to Develop a Strategic Leader Framework in Medical Affairs

MSL Interview? Book a 1:1 session here: https://mslconsultant.as.me/schedule.php or view my online MSL interview course here: https://www.mslconsultant.com/msl-interview In this interview I interview Dae Wook Lee from Novartis and we discuss: 5 Core components of Strategic Leader Framework: I. Build a strong foundation of scientific knowledge II. Develop a strategic mindset III. Focus on stakeholder engagement IV. Be a proactive problem solver V. Embrace digital transformation...

Sep 04, 202324 min

Medical Affairs Director - Strategic Account at GSK

Enjoy the podcast? Please leave a 5 star rating or review on wherever you listen. In this episode I interview Teresa G. Palumbo from GSK. We discuss: Account planning Formulary RWE generation

Aug 28, 202323 min

Rising Stars

💻New Resource for KOL Engagement: Read more here: https://mslconsultant.thrivecart.com/mastering-kol-engagement/ 💻 This episode covers: Leveraging your connections to get KOL meetings Adding value to KOLs Engaging lower tier KOLs Working with emerging experts

Aug 14, 202325 min

Pre-Launch Educational Master Class - How to Guide

In this episode I interview Eleonora Goldberg, VP Medical Affairs. We discuss: -Difference between local, regional, global medical affairs roles -Pre-Launch Medical Affairs Masterclass How to find KOLs How to choose an institute What it is? Follow up actions of MSLs post the masterclass The outcomes of this activity

Jul 24, 202325 min

MSL Product Life Cycle Responsibilities

Interested in 1:1 MSL Training? Click here: https://www.mslconsultant.com/msl-training1on1 Interview with Lori Lebson, Head of US medical Affairs at EMD Serono. We discuss: - Different stages of the product life cycle - What an ISS is - What "getting a label" means - The role of an MSL at different stages - Scientific storytelling and it's importance for MSLs to build relationships with KOLs

Jul 17, 202322 min

Big Pharma v Small Pharma for Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs)

🔔Join my free newsletter and join over 3000 other medical affairs professionals getting insights on the MSL role 🔔 In this episode I interview Kirsten Gurtowsky MSL at Novartis. We discuss: Differences of an medical science liaison working in big pharma versus small pharma Advantages of both

Jul 03, 202324 min

How do I become a Medical Science Liaison?

FREE Video Training for Aspiring MSL. Enrol here . https://www.mslconsultant.com/aspiringmsl In this episode I share 4 tips to increase your chance of getting an MSL job.

Jun 26, 20239 min

Emotional Intelligence for MSLs - how to cultivate

⌛ Interested in 1:1 MSL Training? Click here: https://www.mslconsultant.com/msl-training1on1 ⌛ In this episode I interview Marieke Jonkman, emotional intelligence expert and we discuss: - What is emotional intelligence - How EI can improve an MSLs ability to improve patient outcomes - How high EI could help an MSL navigate a KOL meeting that does not go as planned? - How self-reflection can be used as a tool to increase EI for MSLs and specific questions MSLs could ask themselves post KOL intera...

Jun 14, 202326 min

MSL Collaboration with Commercial

Interview with Max Ainscough. We discuss: How MSLs can best collaborate with their commercial counterparts and demonstrate that they are a strategic partner as opposed to a support function. The best way to navigate internal politics with sales reps The specific actions MSLs can take to add more value at cross functional brand team meetings. At the end of the episode Max summarises how an MSL can maximise their capabilities....

Mar 29, 202321 min

Patient Journey Partner - Pre Call Planning

[➡️Join my free newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63f6032d3e1e4ad28342cc69] Sacha and I discuss: What is a patient journey partner How he does KOL pre-call planning The types of questions he asks his KOLs How to secure follow up meetings with KOLs and add value

Mar 07, 202321 min

MSL In-Field Coaching

Maja is Global Medical Field Excellence Director and we discuss: What is MSL in-field coaching? What's the difference between coaching/training/mentoring? How often should it be? What format should it take? Maja's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maja-beilmann-schramm-msl-excellence-mentor/

Feb 27, 202316 min

Modern Day Medical Affairs

Interested in 1:1 MSL Training? Click here: https://www.mslconsultant.com/msl-training1on1 - What is modern day medical affairs? - Capabilities required to excel in medical affairs - Can medical affairs value ever be linked to prescriptions? - Can medical affairs be strategic and maintain compliance?

Feb 20, 202320 min

Medical Affairs Launch Activities

Interested in 1:1 MSL Training? Click here: https://www.mslconsultant.com/msl-training1on1 In this episode I interview VP medical affairs, Ike and we discuss: His career journey so far (Clinician to VP Medical Affairs) Diversity and the need for MSLs to stratify insights based on different patient populations Typical medical affairs launch activities

Feb 14, 202321 min

MSL & Social Media

[🎉1:1 MSL Training now available - Learn more here: https://www.mslconsultant.com/msl-training1on1 ] Can an MSL like a Linkedin post or retweet something a KOL posted? This interview with Rina Newton, ABPI code expert answers that question. Follow Rina on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rinanewton/

Jan 27, 202322 min

Medical Insights with Monica Nafria

Medical Insights: - What are they? - How can MSLs get them from KOLs? - What do MSLs do with them to show value? New to the MSL role and feeling a bit lost? MSL Upskill will teach you how to: - Understand the Strategy - Develop relationships with KOLs - Action insights Learn more here: https://www.mslconsultant.com/msl-upskill

Oct 11, 202226 min

How to add value to KOLs: Jaclyn Quilantan

In this episode I interview Jaclyn Quilantan, a senior MSL and she shares her personal experience of how to add value to KOLs in the absence of new data. Jaclyn shares specific examples of how she has managed this and the importance of a good intro meeting with a KOL. Interested in becoming an MSL? Check out our MSL e-course.

May 10, 202223 min

MSL job: The first 6 months

In this episode I interview Gonzalo Gonzalez, a new MSL based in the US. We discuss: How he got his first MSL job The challenges he faced when he first started What surprises him about the MSL role What advice he would give new MSLs when they are preparing for their first ever KOL meeting Interested in becoming a MSL? Check out our e-course , developed to help aspiring MSLs with no experience to get their first MSL job....

Feb 28, 202226 min

How long does it take to get your first MSL job?

🎉Learn how to get your first MSL job.🎉 Free Video Training Course for Aspiring MSLs. Learn the top 3 mistakes that prevent aspiring MSLs from getting interviews and how to overcome them. https://www.mslconsultant.com/aspiringmsl This episode covers: how to work with recruiters as an MSL, how long it really takes to get your first MSL job, typical MSL interview questions and a day in the life of an MSL. MSL Consultant Resources Cody mentioned: Aspiring MSL Course: https://www.mslconsultant.com/...

Feb 06, 202219 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Developing a Medical Affairs Strategy

In this episode I interview Leon Rozen (former Global Medical Director). Leon and I discuss: How MSLs can add value What an insight is (including examples of insights and how they have been acted on to change strategy) How MSLs can perform a gap analysis to develop a medical affairs strategy How being patient focussed and being strategic go hand in hand Leon can be contacted via [email protected] For more MSL tips and information sign up to the MSL Consultant newsletter: https://www.mslconsult...

Jun 16, 202127 min

From Medicine to Pharma - Moving to the Dark Side

In this episode, I interview Benjapol Engkaninan, MD, a medical advisor at Boehringer Ingelheim in Bangkok. Ben shares how he felt moving from medicine to pharma, what he finds most fulfilling about his current role and what he looks for when hiring MSLs for his team. Sign up to the MSL Consultant newsletter to learn more about medical affairs. https://www.mslconsultant.com/newsletter

May 25, 202114 min
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