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.
Key Points
- Networking and gaining experience through contract MSL roles can be crucial for breaking into medical affairs without a doctorate. Demonstrating a deep knowledge of your company's data, competitors' data, and therapeutic space is essential for establishing credibility with key opinion leaders. Developing an individual development plan with your manager and showing polite persistence can help those looking to advance or transition in their careers.
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MSL Talk is a podcast that features helpful information for current Medical Science Liaisons, Medical Affairs leaders, job seekers looking to break into the pharmaceutical industry in their first MSL role as well as anyone interested in hearing good industry conversations and medical affairs discussions.
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