MSL Talk
MSL Talk, hosted by Tom Caravela, MSL Recruiter and Founder of The Carolan Group, offers insights for Medical Science Liaisons, aspiring MSLs, and Medical Affairs leaders.
Links or Patties? How the Sausage is Made in Medical Affairs
In this episode, Tom Caravela welcomes Michael Kahn to delve into decision-making within medical affairs. Michael shares his expertise on how organizational silos and internal politics can affect decisions, offering strategies for dismantling these barriers. They discuss the critical role of medical affairs in decision-making, alongside insights into hiring, team building, and adding value beyond traditional job roles. Michael provides advice on managing tough personnel decisions and emphasizes the importance of being undeniable in one's professional role. The episode concludes with some lighthearted thoughts and a unique discussion on sausage preferences.
Key Points
- Understanding the decision-making processes and the complexities involved in medical affairs can significantly enhance collaborative efforts and transparency within organizations.
- Effective decision-making in pharma often involves cross-functional teams, such as asset teams, to ensure that diverse perspectives are considered, particularly when dealing with high-stakes issues.
- Promotions and personnel decisions in medical affairs are often based on broad stakeholder feedback and the individual's ability to expand their role and prove their indispensability to the organization.
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