MSL Talk: Tom Caravela, Craig Simms

What's Next: Co-creating the next reality for Field Medical after a crisis with Craig Simms

Amplify Consulting Services, field medical teams, pharma leadership, medical value proposition, biotech industry insights

Today I have Craig Simms, CEO of Amplify Consulting Services and Former MSL Director of Astellas Pharma. Our topic for today is What’s Next: Co-creating the next reality for field medical teams following a global crisis. Really interesting topic, you’re going to enjoy it. Key Poi…

Apr 28^th • 40 mins listen

MSL Talk: Tom Caravela, Aoife O Dwyer

How to leverage KOL relationships to achieve strategic objectives with Dr. Aoife O'Dwyer

MSL Consultant, KOL relationships, strategic objectives, stakeholder mapping, Pharma practices

My guest today is Aoife O Dwyer, Founder of MSL Consultant, and we discuss how to leverage KOL relationships to achieve strategic objectives. In this episode: What made Aoife decide to become an MSL Consultant and what she likes best about her role Aoife’s advice to MSLs who want to d…

Jul 14^th • 28 mins listen

MSL Talk: Tom Caravela, Julie Chen

How I landed my first MSL role... what works, what doesn't, and what you need to know

Medical Science Liaison, MSL role tips, job search strategies, MSL interview preparation, networking for MSLs

In this episode, Julie Chen shares her journey and insights into the MSL role, emphasizing the importance of confidence, preparation, and overcoming challenges in the job search. She discusses strategies for tailoring CVs, leveraging mentorship, and building essential skills for aspiring MSLs. …

Nov 17^th • 37 mins listen

MSL Talk: Tom Caravela, Mia Barnes

How to overcome... "You don't have experience"

MSL career transition, MSL job preparation, breaking into MSL role, overcoming MSL challenges, MSL industry terminology

In this episode, Mia Barnes joins Tom Caravela to discuss her journey from clinical practice to the MSL role. Mia shares insights on transitioning into the industry, highlighting the importance of working with a good recruiter and preparing effectively for job applications and interviews. They …

Feb 2^nd • 30 mins listen

MSL Talk: Tom Caravela, Julie Chen

YAY! I'm an MSL…Now What?

MSL role, Janssen, KOL engagement, emotional intelligence, healthcare provider engagements

In this episode, Julie Chen shares her journey transitioning to an MSL role at Janssen, highlighting initial challenges and the significance of training and KOL engagement. She emphasizes the importance of building relationships with teammates and mentors, while discussing the adaptation to vir…

May 25^th • 35 mins listen

MSL Talk: Tom Caravela, Kunal Ramani

Do What Other Don't-Opportunity in a Saturated Market

Kunal Ramani, Medical Affairs, MSL career strategies, hybrid work dynamics, non-conventional career path

In this episode, Tom Caravela welcomes Kunal Ramani to discuss his inspiring journey from pharmacy school to a thriving career in medical affairs. Kunal shares his "do what others don't" philosophy and emphasizes the importance of experience and networking in breaking into the field. He highlig…

Feb 8^th • 33 mins listen

MSL Talk: Tom Caravela, Linda Traylor

Objection Handling for Field Medical Professionals

MSL objection handling, 5 e's framework, medical science liaisons, pre-call planning, negotiation tactics

In this episode, Linda Traylor joins Tom Caravela to delve into the art of objection handling for MSLs. They explore the nuances between MSLs and sales teams, introducing a structured approach known as the 5 e's framework. Emphasizing the significance of pre-call planning, the discussion highli…

Nov 8^th • 32 mins listen

MSL Talk: Tom Caravela, George Lehman

Job Leads: The Do's and Don't of Asking for Referrals

job referrals, networking strategies, professional relationships, LinkedIn tips, career advice

In this episode, George Lehman from Novo Nordisk joins to discuss the nuanced world of job referrals. George outlines his career journey and highlights the importance and challenges of securing referrals. The conversation delves into whom to ask for referrals, effective outreach strategie…

Nov 28^th • 36 mins listen

MSL Talk: Tom Caravela, Nandini Sabharwal

The Augmented MSL

artificial intelligence in healthcare, Pfizer MSL life, AI tools in medical field, generative AI tools, AI in women's health

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. Key Points Embracing AI can significantly reduce preparation time for MSLs by providing quick, insightful answe…

Oct 15^th • 35 mins listen

MSL Talk: Tom Caravela

Filler Words Fix the Problem You Didn't Know You Had

filler words, communication skills, professional presence, audience engagement, verbal fillers

In this episode, Tom Caravela delves into the significance of eliminating filler words in professional as well as personal communication. He highlights the impact of these verbal fillers on perceived competence and interview performance, supported by revealing statistics. Tom explores the demographi…

Dec 18^th • 26 mins listen

The Oncology Nursing Podcast

Oncology Pharmacology 2023: Today’s Treatments and Tomorrow’s Breakthroughs

CDER, FDA, Nurses, biomarker, immunomodulatory

Highlights From Today’s Episode “Full approval through the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) and FDA means that those drugs have gone through the laboratory testing, human clinical trial testing, and very extensive clinical trials to make sure that they are effective and th…

Mar 30^th • 53 mins listen

Cancer Buzz Podcast

Advanced Practitioners’ Role in Research

In this episode, we'll explore how oncology advanced practitioners (APs) can play a greater role in clinical research and, according to a recent national study, have a strong interest in doing so. Hear how APs can leverage their deep role in the day-to-day cancer care decisions to improve diversit…

Jul 13^th • 6 mins listen

Asco Daily News Podcast

How AI Can Improve Patient Identification and Recruitment for Clinical Trials

On today's episode, we will be discussing the promise of artificial intelligence to improve patient recruitment in clinical trials and advanced clinical research. Joining me for this discussion is Dr. Arturo Loaiza-Bonilla, the medical director of oncology research at Capital Health in Philad…

Aug 15^th • 19 mins listen

The Oncology Nursing Podcast

Experiences With CAR T-Cell Therapy

Kathleen Wiley, RN, MSN, AOCNS®, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, sits down with Megan Harvey, MSN, RN, clinical nurse at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, to discuss Harvey's experience with CAR T-cell therapy. Find out more about this immunotherapy treatment in ca…

Oct 24^th • 14 mins listen

The Oncology Nursing Podcast

Monoclonal Antibodies to Treat Cancer and COVID-19

ONS member Donna Bydlon, BSN, RN, OCN®, network director of infusion services at St. Luke's University Hospital and Health Network in Bethlehem, PA, and member of the Greater Lehigh Valley ONS Chapter, joins Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, to discuss nursing co…

Jul 15^th • 27 mins listen

The Oncology Nursing Podcast

Patient Education for Next-Generation Sequencing to Guide Cancer Therapy

Highlights From Today’s Episode “With next-generation sequencing (NGS), multiple biomarkers can be evaluated using one test. So, in cancer care, we’re learning that any given tumor may harbor a variety of variants. So, if we’re considering using in situ hybridization (ISH)…

Mar 30^th • 47 mins listen