Finding Success as a Rare Diseases MSL

In this episode, Giovanni Passiatore delves into the complexities of working in the rare diseases arena as an MSL. Giovanni shares his extensive background and provides insights into the unique challenges faced in this field, including strategies for effective territory coverage and engaging with key opinion leaders. He highlights the critical role of patient identification and the emerging importance of patient diagnosis liaisons. Giovanni offers essential advice for aspiring MSLs, emphasizing the significance of humility, relationship-building, and business acumen. The episode wraps up with a focus on the resilience required for success in the MSL role and appreciation for the audience's engagement.

My guest today is Giovanni Passiatore, Head of US MSLs at Chiesi Rare Disease and he shares insights on how to find success as a Rare Diseases MSL

Giovanni discusses…

👉 What the industry considers “Rare Diseases” as a category
👉 Challenges Rare Diseases Medical Affairs/MSL teams face
👉 How the medical affairs strategy differs for a Rare Diseases company
👉 How metrics and KPIs may differ for Rare Disease MSLs
👉 Recommendations for Rare Disease MSLs to find success and become high performers in their territory
👉 What he looks for when hiring Rare Diseases MSLs

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(0:00) Introduction of Giovanni Pasatore and Announcements
(1:10) Giovanni Pasatore's background in rare diseases
(2:19) Understanding and challenges in the rare diseases space
(7:24) MSL strategies and territory coverage in rare diseases
(12:36) Assessing MSL performance in rare diseases
(15:00) Engaging with key opinion leaders in rare diseases
(16:46) Unique responsibilities and challenges for rare diseases MSLs
(21:01) The critical role of patient identification in rare diseases
(23:27) Exploring the emerging role of patient diagnosis liaison
(26:08) Identifying key traits for successful MSLs
(29:06) Essential advice for aspiring MSLs
(30:00) Emphasizing humility and relationship-building in the MSL career
(32:01) Balancing education and liaison work as an MSL
(34:37) The necessity of business acumen for MSLs
(35:11) Concluding thoughts on resilience in the MSL role
(35:29) Closing remarks and appreciation for listeners