Mastering the First Impression

first impression, job interviews, professional communication, resume tips, LinkedIn profile

Why is a first impression so important? Mainly because it could also be your last, and only, impression on someone. Oftentimes, job seekers can fail at conveying a positive first impression, and they will unfortunately never get another chance to show who they truly are. This is an area that I feel …

Jan 29^th • 2 mins read

MSL People Skills: Top 10 Tips for Better Engagement

Medical Science Liaison, relationship building, business etiquette, social awareness, emotional intelligence, professional interactions, Dale Carnegie, How to Win Friends and Influence People, professional brand, engagement tips, digital communication

The cornerstone of the Medical Science Liaison role is RELATIONSHIP BUILDING. In a nutshell, better engagement equates to better relationships. The purpose of this article is to address the importance of proper business etiquette and the impact of social awareness and emotional intelligence as it re…

Apr 20^th • 8 mins read

Job Search Checklist for Aspiring Medical Science Liaisons

Medical Science Liaison, MSL role, MSL career tips, Pharmaceutical industry jobs, Break into MSL career

Tips to Help Break into Your First MSL Role  The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role, has become one of the most sought-after career paths in the Pharmaceutical and Biotech industry. What does it take to land a role as a Medical Science Liaison? As an MSL Recruiter, this is a question that I am…

May 17^th • 2 mins read

Positioning Yourself to Become an MSL in 2022

MSL role, clinical background, academic background, research background, industry, MSL Society, conference, scientific expert, therapeutic expertise, pharma companies

After attending the MSL Society’s 9th annual conference in Vegas Last week, I have taken some time to reflect on inquiries our team received about how to effectively step into the MSL role from a clinical, academic, or research background. Industry is a tough nut to crack, but it is absolutely…

Dec 21^st • 10 mins read

Oncology approvals in 2020: a year of firsts in the midst of a pandemic

oncology approvals, pandemic, FDA, biosimilar, oncology, COVID-19

Despite the global COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 was an active year for the OCE. In 2021, the OCE is engaging in Project 2025, an effort to envision the next 5 years in oncology drug development and leverage our resources and talents to improve collaboration with stakeholders to move the field forward as …

Jan 29^th • 4 mins read