MSL Talk

This week is a solo episode, Tom Caravela, Founder and Managing Partner at The Carolan Group presents a special Thanksgiving episode on the ONE word. Tom introduces the concept of choosing a single word to guide personal and professional growth in the New Year. He provides examples of impactful words and their significance, encouraging listeners to establish their own word for the year and explore...

This week’s guest is Sarah Snyder, MSL Recruiter with The Carolan Group who discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with a motivational network.

This week's guest is Elizabeth Pash, Medical Affairs Executive Leader who shares insights on how to leverage real-world evidence (RWE) in MSL activities.

This weeks guest is Jim Hahn, Senior Business Director, Thought Leader Engagement at EMD Serono who discusses the role of the Thought Leader Liaison and how it fits into the pharma world.

This week's guest is Juan Daccach, MD, VP Global Product Safety at Merz Aesthetics who discusses Safety and its role in Medical/Product Safety and the interaction between safety physicians and medical affairs physicians (for both pharma and device)

This week’s guest is Stephanie Otis, Vice President Global Medical Excellence at Ferring Pharmaceuticals discusses future trends in the MSL field including the skills and competencies that will be essential for success.

This week's guest is Nandini Sabharwal, Director, Migraine and Women's Health, Field Medical Group at Pfizer and we discuss the role of artificial intelligence in every day MSL life.

This weeks guest is John Pracyk, Chief Medical Safety Officer, at Olympus who discusses the importance of continuous learning for professional growth and development

This week is a solo episode, Tom Caravela, Founder and Managing Partner at The Carolan Group discusses the concept of what you practice in private, is rewarded in public.

In this episode, Patrina Pellett joins Tom Caravela to dive into time management strategies for MSLs and medical affairs professionals. They introduce the concept of time audits, a practical tool for enhancing productivity by identifying and eliminating time-wasting activities. Patrina shares personal experiences and outlines a step-by-step guide to conducting a time audit, emphasizing the importa...

In this episode, Michelle Offner shares her journey from her previous roles to becoming a clinical educator. She delves into the responsibilities and importance of clinical educators, highlighting the skills and value they bring to the medical field. Michelle discusses the challenges faced in this role and offers insights into the future of clinical education. She provides practical advice for tho...

My guests this week are Vandana Grover, Sr Director, Head of Digital Strategy and Innovation at Eisai and Stevan Tomich, Lead Omni Channel Strategist at AbbVie who discuss the value of social listening for MSL success.

My guest this week is Ike Ogbaa, Vice President and Head of Medical Affairs who discusses How to Build Scientific Credibility for Continuous Career Development.

In this episode, Tom Caravela is joined by Greg Christopherson to explore the evolving landscape of modern medical affairs organizations. They delve into the importance of standardization and effective resource allocation within the field. Greg shares insights on building a successful medical affairs organization and highlights essential skills for MSLs and medical affairs professionals. The discu...

In this episode, Amy Misnick joins to discuss the power of mindset in both personal and professional spheres. Amy shares her journey from a successful career to an entrepreneurial path, emphasizing the importance of daily habits in maintaining a strong mindset. The conversation delves into strategies for overcoming setbacks, managing negative thoughts, and the significance of building a resilient...

In this episode, Tom Caravela welcomes Alicia Bullock to discuss change management within the pharmaceutical industry. Alicia shares her professional journey and insights on the key triggers and first steps crucial in navigating organizational changes. The conversation delves into common pitfalls, the importance of identifying change leaders, and strategies to maintain a positive workplace culture...

In this episode, Cathy Andorfer joins Tom Caravela to discuss her new book and the journey of writing it. Cathy shares insights into her writing process, addressing challenges and the evolving landscape of the medical affairs industry. The conversation highlights the significance of adaptability and resilience for MSLs, along with maintaining a positive mindset amidst industry changes. Cathy refle...

In this episode, Patrina Pellett and Richard Swank join Tom Caravela to explore the intricacies of the MSL insight cycle. They delve into the growth and insights course, highlighting common mistakes and the importance of training MSLs on inputting insights. The discussion covers the stages of the insight cycle, with a focus on competitive intelligence and the gathering stage. Patrina and Richard e...

In this week’s episode, Donnie Wooten, PharmD, Head of Global Field Medical Excellence at Organon and Kelly Lo, Global Field Medical Excellence at Amgen discuss the Demystifying and Unpacking of Omnichannel engagement.

In this week’s episode, Shani Park, Post Doctoral Fellow, Medical Science Liaison at Inizio Engage discusses her experience securing a Medical Affairs fellowship and what the opportunity is all about.

In this week’s episode, Rachel Couchenour, Vice President Global Medical Affairs at Travere Therapeutics, discusses the importance of building your internal and external network.

In this week’s episode, Jill Donahue, Medical Affairs leader and author who discusses the power of purpose for MSLs and Medical Affairs professionals.

In this week’s episode, Mary Winkels, Global Director, Medical Affairs Training and Capability at Vertex Pharmaceuticals discusses the MSL secret weapon for insightful engagement.

In this weeks episode, Linda Traylor, VP, Head of Medical Excellence at Acceleration Point and Josh Yoder, Sr Medical Science Liaison at Aurinia, discuss the book, Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss, a MUST read for MSLs and Medical Affairs Professionals.

In this episode, Tom Caravela introduces his new book, "Job Search Mastery, How to Win Your Dream Job," outlining its purpose and key strategies for effective job searching. He emphasizes the significance of LinkedIn and informational interviews, while highlighting the book's charitable contributions. Tom discusses the vital role of maintaining a positive mindset and consistent efforts during the...