The ULTIMATE Checklist for New MSLs

In this episode, Samantha Buckley discusses her journey from clinical pharmacy to becoming an MSL, highlighting the value of personalized cover letters and MSL certification. She delves into territory mapping, strategic planning, and the art of relationship-building as key components of the MSL role. Samantha emphasizes the importance of effective KOL meetings and the insights they provide. She also touches on cross-functional collaboration within Medical Affairs and shares the rewarding aspects of being an MSL. The episode concludes with encouragement for aspiring MSLs and closing remarks.

My guest this week is Samantha Buckley, PharmD. Medical Science Liaison at SOBI who discusses the ultimate checklist for new MSLs.

Learn more about…

👉 The ONE differentiating factor to her MSL job search success
👉 What is day one like for an MSL
👉 Training and certification
👉 The ART of MSLing
👉 Prep for initial KOL meetings

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(0:00) Introduction and guest introduction: Samantha Buckley
(2:00) Sponsor: Upcoming Mass East event details
(3:24) Samantha's transition from clinical pharmacy to MSL
(7:11) The importance of personalized cover letters and MSL certification
(15:35) Territory mapping and strategic planning for MSLs
(18:11) Building relationships and the art of being an MSL
(21:23) Strategies for effective KOL meetings
(25:45) The importance of insights in the MSL role
(28:22) Cross-functional collaboration in Medical Affairs
(31:30) The rewarding aspects of being an MSL
(33:23) Encouragement for aspiring MSLs
(34:39) Closing remarks
(34:50) Sponsor: Closing message