No “D”…No Problem: Finding Success WITHOUT a Doctorate

In this episode, Greg Auclair from Cytokinetics shares his journey into medical affairs and insights into the MSL role. He discusses his transition, the evolving career paths for MSLs, and the importance of personal branding and networking. Greg offers valuable advice for aspiring MSLs, emphasizing persistence and the creation of a personal development plan. He also highlights non-doctorate paths into the field and addresses changing hiring trends. The episode concludes with Greg reflecting on his career highlights and expressing gratitude, followed by a call to action for listeners to subscribe and provide feedback.

What is the ONE Word?

This week is a solo episode, Tom Caravela, Founder and Managing Partner at The Carolan Group presents a special Thanksgiving episode on the ONE word. Tom introduces the concept of choosing a single word to guide personal and professional growth in the New Year. He provides examples of impactful words and their significance, encouraging listeners to establish their own word for the year and explore its potential influence on their lives.

Surround to Succeed: Building a Motivational Network

This week’s guest is Sarah Snyder, MSL Recruiter with The Carolan Group who discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with a motivational network.

Leveraging Real-World Evidence (RWE) in MSL Activities

This week's guest is Elizabeth Pash, Medical Affairs Executive Leader who shares insights on how to leverage real-world evidence (RWE) in MSL activities.

All About Thought Leader Liaison

This weeks guest is Jim Hahn, Senior Business Director, Thought Leader Engagement at EMD Serono who discusses the role of the Thought Leader Liaison and how it fits into the pharma world.

Product Safety and its Role in Medical Affairs

This week's guest is Juan Daccach, MD, VP Global Product Safety at Merz Aesthetics who discusses Safety and its role in Medical/Product Safety and the interaction between safety physicians and medical affairs physicians (for both pharma and device)

The Future of MSL Roles: Skills and Competencies for Tomorrow’s Challenges

This week’s guest is Stephanie Otis, Vice President Global Medical Excellence at Ferring Pharmaceuticals discusses future trends in the MSL field including the skills and competencies that will be essential for success.

The Augmented MSL

This week's guest is Nandini Sabharwal, Director, Migraine and Women's Health, Field Medical Group at Pfizer and we discuss the role of artificial intelligence in every day MSL life.

Unlocking Success: The Power of Continuous Learning

This weeks guest is John Pracyk, Chief Medical Safety Officer, at Olympus who discusses the importance of continuous learning for professional growth and development

Practice in Private…Rewarded in Public

This week is a solo episode, Tom Caravela, Founder and Managing Partner at The Carolan Group discusses the concept of what you practice in private, is rewarded in public.

Time Audit: YOUR Strategy for Time Management Success

In this episode, Patrina Pellett joins Tom Caravela to dive into time management strategies for MSLs and medical affairs professionals. They introduce the concept of time audits, a practical tool for enhancing productivity by identifying and eliminating time-wasting activities. Patrina shares personal experiences and outlines a step-by-step guide to conducting a time audit, emphasizing the importance of managing emails and social media. The discussion includes developing an ideal week, handling administrative tasks, and setting boundaries to improve efficiency. Listeners are encouraged to embrace the transformative power of time audits and are provided with a worksheet to get started.

The Evolving Role of Clinical Educators for Pharma and Field Medical

In this episode, Michelle Offner shares her journey from her previous roles to becoming a clinical educator. She delves into the responsibilities and importance of clinical educators, highlighting the skills and value they bring to the medical field. Michelle discusses the challenges faced in this role and offers insights into the future of clinical education. She provides practical advice for those aspiring to enter the field, emphasizing the significance of networking. The episode concludes with final thoughts from Michelle and a reminder for listeners to share and subscribe for more insightful discussions.

The Value of Social Listening for MSL Success

My guests this week are Vandana Grover, Sr Director, Head of Digital Strategy and Innovation at Eisai and Stevan Tomich, Lead Omni Channel Strategist at AbbVie who discuss the value of social listening for MSL success.

How to Build Scientific Credibility for Continuous Career Development

My guest this week is Ike Ogbaa, Vice President and Head of Medical Affairs who discusses How to Build Scientific Credibility for Continuous Career Development.

How to Build a Modern Medical Affairs Organization

In this episode, Tom Caravela is joined by Greg Christopherson to explore the evolving landscape of modern medical affairs organizations. They delve into the importance of standardization and effective resource allocation within the field. Greg shares insights on building a successful medical affairs organization and highlights essential skills for MSLs and medical affairs professionals. The discussion also covers strategies for enhancing communication, self-assessment, and collaboration across departments to improve KOL engagement. The episode wraps up with final insights and reflections on the discussed topics.

Mindset: The ULTIMATE Key to Success in Your Life and Career

In this episode, Amy Misnick joins to discuss the power of mindset in both personal and professional spheres. Amy shares her journey from a successful career to an entrepreneurial path, emphasizing the importance of daily habits in maintaining a strong mindset. The conversation delves into strategies for overcoming setbacks, managing negative thoughts, and the significance of building a resilient mindset for career success, particularly for MSLs and medical affairs professionals. Practical advice is shared on navigating challenges, with a focus on motivation, resilience, and the impact of small, consistent steps. The episode concludes with expressions of gratitude.

Change Management: How Pharma SHOULD Handle Bad News

In this episode, Tom Caravela welcomes Alicia Bullock to discuss change management within the pharmaceutical industry. Alicia shares her professional journey and insights on the key triggers and first steps crucial in navigating organizational changes. The conversation delves into common pitfalls, the importance of identifying change leaders, and strategies to maintain a positive workplace culture amidst change. Alicia also offers guidance for employees adjusting to new organizational landscapes and highlights the role of organizational energy in successful change management. The episode concludes with key takeaways and a reminder for listeners to subscribe and leave a review.

The ART of Excellence... How to be a Rock Star MSL

In this episode, Cathy Andorfer joins Tom Caravela to discuss her new book and the journey of writing it. Cathy shares insights into her writing process, addressing challenges and the evolving landscape of the medical affairs industry. The conversation highlights the significance of adaptability and resilience for MSLs, along with maintaining a positive mindset amidst industry changes. Cathy reflects on the importance of these traits in her career and provides a glimpse into future industry trends. The episode wraps up with expressions of gratitude and a reminder about the upcoming Mass West event, followed by credits and sponsor information.

A Trip Around the MSL Insights Cycle

In this episode, Patrina Pellett and Richard Swank join Tom Caravela to explore the intricacies of the MSL insight cycle. They delve into the growth and insights course, highlighting common mistakes and the importance of training MSLs on inputting insights. The discussion covers the stages of the insight cycle, with a focus on competitive intelligence and the gathering stage. Patrina and Richard emphasize the significance of understanding your audience and effective mechanisms for sharing insights. The episode wraps up by debunking common myths about insights and includes a call to action for listeners.

Demystifying and Unpacking Omnichannel Engagement

In this week’s episode, Donnie Wooten, PharmD, Head of Global Field Medical Excellence at Organon and Kelly Lo, Global Field Medical Excellence at Amgen discuss the Demystifying and Unpacking of Omnichannel engagement.