G R I T – Surviving the Rocky Road of Pharma

In this episode, Tom Caravela welcomes CoraLynn Trewet to share her insights on navigating the MSL career path. CoraLynn recounts her journey to her first MSL role and emphasizes the importance of trusting one's instincts in career decisions. The discussion explores the evolving landscape of healthcare and pharmaceuticals, dealing with unexpected job loss, and the significance of team culture at Biogen. CoraLynn highlights the mindset needed to embrace job instability and the value of networking and referrals in career advancement. She compares career progression to a jungle gym, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's "why" and maintaining confidence in the industry. The episode concludes with gratitude and final thoughts.

My guest today is CoraLynn Trewet, Senior Medical Science Liaison, we discuss her career resiliency story and how she overcame 2 unexpected layoffs.

CoraLynn shares….

👉 What is the Rocky Road of Pharma and how can MSLs handle it
👉 Her definition of G R I T
👉 How she overcame 2 different Layoffs 
👉 Ways to utilize your network and why networking is so important
👉 MSL career advice that is important to know

The podcast is available through the links below and anywhere podcasts can be found:

️ ️ 〰️ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dRrSEyn

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️ ️ 〰️ Youtube: https://lnkd.in/dhaWVJU

MSL Talk is a podcast that features helpful information for current Medical Science Liaisons, Medical Affairs leaders, job seekers looking to break into the pharmaceutical industry in their first MSL role as well as anyone interested in hearing good industry conversation and medical affairs discussions.

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(0:00) Introduction of Cora Lynn Truitt and episode theme
(0:12) Tom Caravela's LinkedIn and MSL Talk Live Details
(0:37) Welcome and Guest Introduction
(1:55) Cora Lynn's Journey to Her First MSL Role
(5:20) Trusting Your Gut in Career Decisions
(7:46) Evolution of Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
(9:05) Navigating Unexpected Job Loss and Career Transitions
(12:09) Building Team Culture and Facing Challenges at Biogen
(17:25) Embracing Job Instability and Mindset at BMS
(23:25) Networking and Referrals for Career Growth
(25:12) Maintaining Confidence and Self-Worth in the Industry
(28:00) Networking Strategies and Competitor Respect
(29:23) Career Progression: Jungle Gym vs. Ladder
(30:47) Doing Your Job Well and Knowing Your Why
(32:37) Closing Remarks and Gratitude