Life After Medical Affairs: From MSL to M & A

In this episode, Steve St. Onge shares his unique journey from traditional MSL roles to business development at Paratek. He discusses his background, transition to industry, and involvement in nontraditional MSL work. Steve delves into the challenges faced during his shift to business development and highlights essential skills for success in this area. The conversation also touches on overcoming the glass ceiling in medical affairs and leveraging medical affairs expertise in business roles. Steve offers valuable advice for MSLs considering a move into M&A or business development, emphasizing the importance of company research and utilizing LinkedIn for career advancement.

This episode features Steve St. Onge, Sr Director Business Development at Paratek discusses his career path from Medical Affairs to Business Development (M and A) and how he got there
We discuss….

👉 How he transitioned from Medical Affairs to M and A
👉 What his role in Business Development and M and A entails
👉 The difference between Corporate Development and Business Development
👉 Why LinkedIn can be an MSLs worst enemy
👉 The “glass ceiling” in Medical Affairs
👉 Why you need to learn the DNA of a company

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(0:00) Introduction of guest Steve Saint Anj
(0:16) Social media and live event reminders
(0:39) Welcome and guest greeting
(1:26) Steve St. Onge's background and transition to industry
(4:10) Involvement in nontraditional MSL work and career progression
(7:11) Moving into business development at Paratek
(12:30) Reporting structure and departmental interactions
(15:23) Challenges faced during transition to business development
(18:17) Skills for success in business development
(19:11) Discussing the glass ceiling in medical affairs
(23:16) Transitioning from scientific to business roles
(26:25) Applying medical affairs skills to business development
(29:24) Company research before role transitions
(32:14) LinkedIn's role in career progression
(33:34) Advice for MSLs transitioning to M&A or business development
(35:37) Closing thoughts and encouragement
(36:14) Final remarks and episode closure