Why MSLs Need a Personal Board of Directors

In this episode, Tom Caravela welcomes Marieke Jonkman to discuss the concept of creating a personal board of directors for Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs). Marieke shares her career journey and emphasizes the importance of selecting and approaching the right individuals to form a supportive board. The conversation covers the roles and expectations of board members in an MSL's development, highlighting the reciprocal nature of mentorship and the involvement of managers. Marieke also provides insights on maintaining and nurturing these crucial relationships. The episode concludes with closing remarks and a call to action for listeners to engage with the MSL Talk community.

My guest today is Marieke Jonkman, Medical Affairs Executive Coach at the Medical Affairs Institute and we discuss why MSLs should have their own personal board of directors

Marieke discusses…

👉 What would a personal board of directors look like
👉 How to go about finding people for your PBD
👉 Who you should ask to be on your board
👉 How to approach a potential board member

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(0:00) Introduction of Marika Jonkman and the topic
(0:18) Promotion of MSL Talk Live and social media channels
(0:50) Welcoming Marika Jonkman to the podcast
(1:16) Marika Jonkman’s background and career journey
(4:20) Building and utilizing a personal board of directors for MSLs
(6:27) Identifying and approaching the right people for your board
(12:22) The roles and expectations of board members in MSL development
(18:15) The reciprocal nature of mentorship and the role of managers
(23:24) Maintaining and nurturing relationships with board members
(25:47) Final thoughts on personal board of directors for MSLs
(27:04) Closing remarks and call to action