MSLead Chronicles

In this episode, we explore the evolving role of medical affairs, strategic engagement, and how to measure impact effectively. Our guest, Corinne Floyd, shares insights from her extensive experience in medical affairs, emphasizing the importance of strategic alignment and impactful metrics.

In this episode of MSLead Chronicles, Chad and Mary welcome Denise Meyer, a tenured medical affairs leader to explore the all the things necessary for leading ‘the whole team’, meaning those directly in your charge, the need for inclusive practices within teams, but also the entire ecosystem around them, emphasizing the value of understanding individual team dynamics and communication styles. With...

Chad recently presented at the 5th BioPharma Nexus Medical Affairs Conference, received high praise for his concepts, and received countless requests for the info contained in his presentation. So our viewers will now have the opportunity to see and hear the presentation, as well! Enjoy!

Kunal Ramani joins Chad and Mary for PART 2 of the resume and interview discussion for MSLs.  Kunal offers up some best practices for interview preparation, presentation skills, and effective communication strategies for experienced and aspiring MSLs. They share practical tips on research, organization, engaging storytelling, and leveraging AI tools to stand out in the competitive pharma industry.

Would you like to know everything about how your resume can attract the attention of a hiring manager and encourage a fruitful and productive interview? You don't want to miss this episode with our returning guest, Kunal Ramani, in a podcast two-parter!

Join Mary and Chad as we explore the inspiring career journey of Roland Elwell, from rock star to the newly anointed (by Mary) Kidney King. Rowland's origin story and career journey is fascinating! He shares insights on leadership, embracing change, and the importance of curiosity and humility in professional growth.

In this episode, we dig into the transformative impact of AI on the workforce through the lens of a strategic people executive, Karen Stevens. Discover how leadership can navigate AI adoption, dispel fears, and leverage soft skills to thrive in the future of work.

The Annual MAPS Conference is coming up in a few weeks, so Chad and Mary talk through some of the hot topics on the agenda and which ones we are most excited about. And also AI.

Not gonna give too many teasers on this one-there's a reason you need to watch or listen to this without delay. Josh Yoder is the real deal. As a human being. As a leader. As a friend (as we learned in the rapid fire questioning...). He's someone you NEED TO KNOW if you don't already. Ordinarily we'd say "I hope you enjoy the episode" but that is a foregone conclusion...

Chad and Mary dig in to what it takes to lead with Melissa Landis, exploring her journey from academia to industry leadership. They discuss the importance of servant leadership, building trust, and the impact of mentorship. Melissa shares her insights on adapting leadership styles, the significance of cross-functional collaboration, and the value of authenticity and saying true to your own princip...

Chad welcomes back Tanisha Hill to discuss the very critical topic of Digital Health/Health Equity. As the founder of the Digital Health for Equitable Health Alliance, Tanisha is in a great position to discuss the importance of health equity in clinical trials, patient access, and so much more. They explore the challenges faced by underserved communities, the role of organizations in promoting hea...

Chad and Mary are joined by Nicole Yonkers, PhD, National MSL Director for Immunology, currently with Galderma. They explore the importance of professional development, building trust within teams, and the concept of collective intelligence. Nicole shares her insights on empowering team members, fostering collaboration, and the role of super facilitators in enhancing team performance. The conversa...

2025 has been anything but boring. With exciting new drug/therapy approvals,  big time merger & acquisition activity, and advances in rare and genetic diseases, Chad and Mary reflect on the past year and how it may impact the evolving role of medical affairs. You can't talk about 2026 without hitting on the gigantic pachyderm in the room that is AI.  How will it enhance  medical affairs a...

We hit the lottery with this guest! Elizabeth Kupferer, PhD, WHNP-BC, is the National Director of US Field Medical with Nestle Health Science, and she is hanging out with us to discuss her experiences in leadership, focusing on the coaching and mentoring aspects of fostering professional development and supporting the career growth for her MSLs. We talk about self assessments to figure out where t...

Linsay joins the pod to discuss the critical role of delivering feedback in leadership. Linsay shares her leadership story, emphasizing the importance of creating a culture of psychological safety and the need for specificity in feedback. The conversation explores how to handle difficult feedback conversations, the significance of assuming positive intent, and the value of PRAISE in team dynamics....

What mindshifts will you undergo when moving from field medical to leading medical affairs strategy? And is it FOR YOU? Steve joins us to talk about his experiences leading the launch of one of the most exciting and innovative therapies of this decade. As usual it's a casual, yet extremely informative discussion that pulls back the curtain in ways to let others in to learn from other leaders.

Chad and Mary are joined by Sagar Shah, Vice President of Medical Affairs with Pharmacosmos. Their conversation covers various themes including career growth, the importance of communication in leadership, and the challenges of imposter syndrome. Sagar shares insights from his 20-year journey in the pharmaceutical industry, emphasizing the significance of hiring based on mindset rather than just e...

It's the highly teased and anticipated hot wings challenge episode! Chad and Mary engage in a fun Ask Chad Anything mixed with a spicy hot wing challenge to discuss various leadership themes. There's Myth-Busting, Would You Rather, Work-Life Balance, and more, concluding with a lightning round of quick-fire questions and reflections.

Chad and Mary have just shipped kids off to college and get into talking about how raising and launching your kiddos can provide lessons in leadership, and vice versa! We could have included about a dozen other moms and dads that we know who are in the same boat right now; please share your input!

In this episode of MSLead Chronicles, hosts Chad Fellers and Mary Morton engage with Tanisha Hill, MPH, PhD, a leader in digital health in medical affairs. The conversation explores the transformative role of digital technology in healthcare, emphasizing the relevance and importance of digital opinion leaders. Tanisha shares her insights on the future of medical affairs, the impact of the pandemic...

In this episode of MSLead Chronicles, Chad and Mary engage in a candid conversation with Nick Casale, a medical affairs leader as they explore the concept of servant leadership, especially in the context of organizational restructuring and change management. Nick shares his personal journey, insights on leading with empathy, and the importance of supporting his team during transitions. The discuss...

In this episode of MSLead Chronicles, Chad and Mary engage in a heartfelt conversation with Mitch D'Rozario, PhD and MSL with Genentech. They explore the theme of finding purpose in one's career, particularly in medical affairs, and how to navigate the challenges of non-linear career growth. Mitch shares his personal journey, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, self-assessment, and...

Chad and Mary are joined by Megan Vignos, PhD, Head of Scientific Value and Communications for US Medical Affairs with Biogen. Megan shares her professional medical affairs journey from roles she strategically chose for herself to the one she is in today that she was hand-picked for by her leadership.  She introduces her concept of 'Mind Your P's'—Pause, Process, and Plan—as a frame...

In this episode, Chad and Mary engage with Shanti Frausto, a leader in field medical, discuss the importance of diversity in teams and how it drives innovation. Shanti shares his personal journey as a first-generation college student and the significance of embracing uniqueness in the workplace. The conversation highlights strategies for building diverse teams, the value of insights in medical aff...

Chad and Mary welcome Scott to pod to dig into they ways culture and collaboration can make or break a team's success. They discuss the importance of treating individuals as unique, fostering psychological safety, and the challenges of navigating toxic cultures. Scott shares real examples of effective (and ineffective) leadership approaches, the significance of people development, and the nee...