10 Tips for a Successful MSL Interview with Sue Watson
- Author
- MSL Talk Podcast
- Published
- Tue 05 May 2020
- Episode Link
- https://msltalk.carolangroup.com/episodes/5WJnlFal2uM
My guest today is Sue Watson. Sue is the Scientific Director, Oncology Medical Affairs, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Johnson & Johnson. Our topic today is 10 Tips for a Successful MSL interview.
In this episode:
- Who is Sue and what she’s doing
- Sue’s advice as candidates start to prepare the interview
- Tips for a successful MSL Interview
- Bring interest and enthusiasm
- Know the company
- Know who is interviewing you
- Know the role of an MSL
- Prepare for your presentation
- Anticipate the questions they will ask you
- Prepare a 30-60-90 day plan
- Prepare a list of questions for you to ask the interviewers
- Dress for the interview
- Send thank you email
- Advice to aspiring MSLs trying to break into the role
(0:00) Introduction of Sue Watson and episode topic
(1:12) Sue Watson's background and experience
(3:05) Combining enthusiasm, research, and understanding the MSL role in interviews
(7:16) Researching the company and knowing your interviewers
(14:42) Preparing for the presentation and interview questions
(24:31) Preparing for situational questions and creating a 30, 60, 90-day plan
(28:21) Preparing questions for the interviewers and dressing for success
(31:46) The importance of post-interview thank you emails
(36:13) Final tips and advice for aspiring MSLs
(37:17) Closing remarks and gratitude
