MSL SUCCESS is like running a MARATHON

In this episode, Tom Caravela is joined by Michelle Mudge Riley and Sarah Snyder to explore the parallels between marathon running and success as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL). Michelle shares her transition from clinical medicine to medical affairs, while Sarah discusses her career journey and passion for running. The conversation delves into how running can enhance networking opportunities, build mental toughness, and offer holistic benefits for personal and professional growth. The guests offer advice for marathon beginners, strategies for handling career uncertainty, and emphasize the importance of focusing on controllable aspects. The episode concludes with appreciation for the guests' insights and encouragement for listeners.

Today’s guests are Michelle Mudge Reilly, Sr Medical Science Liaison at CTI BioPharma and Sarah Snyder, Senior Executive Recruiter with The Carolan Group, and we discuss how MSL career success is like running a marathon
We discuss….

👉 How to maintain fitness and running while on the road
👉 How running can be a great way to improve networking
👉 How MSLs can plan for a big race (marathon)
👉 The mental advantages and toughness that running brings
👉 Advice for current MSLs for this year and beyond

The podcast is available through the links below:

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

️ ️ 〰️ Apple: https://lnkd.in/egSthAz

️ ️ 〰️ Stitcher: https://lnkd.in/eqB-2wb

️ ️ 〰️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS7XTUuk1XF5Tm5InADY6cA 

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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 guests Michelle Mudge Riley and Sarah Snyder
(0:13) Overview of the episode's theme: MSL success and marathon running
(0:31) Promotion of YouTube channel and LinkedIn
(1:01) Welcoming Michelle and Sarah and their running backgrounds
(3:14) Michelle's career transition from clinical medicine to medical affairs
(4:29) Sarah's career journey and her running-focused podcast
(5:12) The intersection of running and professional life as an MSL
(11:10) Networking through running for professional growth
(15:05) Tips for marathon beginners and drawing parallels to MSL careers
(17:02) Mental toughness in running and career challenges
(22:29) Holistic benefits of running for personal and professional development
(25:13) Building confidence and resilience in your career
(27:01) Strategies for MSLs to handle uncertainty and embrace the journey
(28:28) The importance of focusing on what you can control
(29:12) Closing thoughts and appreciation for the guests
(29:52) Outro and next steps for listeners