Top 10 MSL Skills NOT always Taught by Leadership

In this episode, Jeff Vaughn joins Tom Caravela to explore key skills essential for MSLs. Jeff shares his background and offers insights into effective territory management, becoming an insight expert, and the critical role of collaboration and teamwork. They discuss the importance of active listening, soft skills training, and understanding the broader picture to nurture career growth. The conversation also touches on diversity in medical affairs leadership and the interconnected world of MSLs. Jeff emphasizes the significance of creating a personal identity, embracing vulnerability, and maintaining authenticity in interviews and presentations. The episode concludes with reflections and gratitude.

Jeff Vaughn, National Director MSLs at Ashfield discusses the Top 10 MSL skills NOT always taught or reinforced by leadership.

Jeff shares…

👉 Why preparation is so important for MSLs

👉 What it means to be an “Insights Expert”

👉 Why “Ownership” is vital to success as an MSL

👉 How to create your own identity and why

👉 Why you should “diversify” your career

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(0:00) Introduction of Jeff Vaughn and Social Media Promotions
(1:01) Jeff Vaughn's Background
(2:57) Shoutouts and Episode Overview
(3:39) MSL Skills: Preparation and Territory Management
(9:20) MSL Skills: Becoming an Insight Expert
(13:02) MSL Skills: Collaboration and Teamwork
(16:22) MSL Skills: Active Listening and Engagement
(20:21) MSL Skills: Importance of Soft Skills Training
(23:32) MSL Skills: Seeing the Big Picture
(29:12) Nurturing MSL Career Growth
(31:17) Diversity in Medical Affairs Leadership
(34:20) The Small World of MSLs
(37:33) Creating Your Identity and Embracing Vulnerability
(40:13) Authenticity in Interviews and Presentations
(42:12) Final Thoughts and Episode Takeaways
(43:50) Closing Remarks and Appreciation
(44:13) Outro and Call to Action