Field MSL Leadership Panel - MSL QA Session PART TWO with Vanessa Jacobsen, Amy Misnik, and Sue Watson

In this episode, Tom Caravela is joined by Amy Misnick, Vanessa Jacobson, and Sue Watson to explore a range of topics crucial for current and aspiring Medical Science Liaisons. The discussion covers the transition into the MSL role, including necessary certifications and experiences, and how to craft an effective resume using the right keywords. They also address the impact of the pandemic on MSL performance and the importance of virtual introductions to Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). The speakers offer insights on demonstrating MSL value within organizations, overcoming experience barriers, and the criteria for ending KOL relationships. They conclude with advice for industry newcomers and a reminder to embrace growth opportunities.

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 important to include in the resume


• Advice for a newly hired MSL during COVID on how to make a lasting impact when introducing themselves to KOLs for the first time virtually


• How to overcome the job listed requirement of must have prior MSL experience (as an aspiring MSL)


• How’s training evolving to keep up with the pace of healthcare innovation


• Showing one’s value internally as an MSL


• Under what conditions should MSLs discontinue KOL relationship or at what point should an MSL stop trying to connect


• Advice moving into the rest of COVID and into 2021


• Advice to younger self

(0:00) Introduction and guest welcome
(0:42) Surveying LinkedIn for MSL questions
(1:06) Transitioning into an MSL role: Certifications and experiences
(2:46) Assessing MSL performance in the pandemic
(5:38) Crafting an effective MSL resume with keywords
(8:58) Virtual introductions to KOLs
(11:29) Overcoming the requirement for prior MSL experience
(16:52) Training needs for MSLs in a changing environment
(19:37) Demonstrating MSL value within the organization
(21:35) Criteria for ending KOL relationships
(25:24) Consolidated advice for current and aspiring MSLs
(27:12) Encouragement for recent industry graduates
(28:21) Embracing challenges and growth opportunities
(29:03) Expressing gratitude for the MSL role and looking ahead
(30:15) Host's thanks and future guest plans
(30:48) Conclusion and reminder to subscribe