Paying it Forward (And Back)… Finding Medical Affairs Success as an Industry MD

In this episode, Mena Boules shares his journey from a clinical background to a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry. He emphasizes the critical role mentorship played in his transition and how he navigated the learning curve in his new role. Mena discusses the dynamic landscape of medical affairs and highlights both opportunities and challenges faced by industry MDs. He offers valuable career advice for aspiring MSLs, stressing the importance of mentorship and giving back to the community. The episode concludes with Mena's reflections on his career and a call to action for listeners to engage with the MSL community.

This episode features Mena Boules, MD Executive Medical Director, Gastroenterology, US Medical Affairs at Takeda Pharmaceuticals discusses his career transition, how he has paid it forward and found success in Medical Affairs
We discuss….

👉 His journey into Medical Affairs and how he got his start
👉 Why mentorship is so important during the course of your career
👉 His thoughts on serving others and paying it forward
👉 The evolution and future of Medical Affairs
👉 Advice for building a successful career in Medical Affairs

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(0:00) Introduction to Mina Boles and episode overview
(2:38) Mina's career background and transition to industry
(5:30) The importance of mentorship in Mina's journey
(7:34) Navigating the learning curve in a new industry role
(13:32) Paying it forward: Helping others in their career
(17:27) The evolving landscape of medical affairs
(21:39) Opportunities and challenges for industry MDs
(24:17) Career advice for aspiring MSLs
(28:20) Closing remarks and call to action