There is definitely a cyclical nature to hiring Medical Science Liaisons and Medical Affairs professionals. Typically, peak season for recruitment and hiring is from March to June, which is the time-frame in and around which MSLs collect their annual bonuses. However, Medical Science Liaison hiring continues throughout the year, regardless of the seasonal highs and lows. As we enter the summer months and intense hiring activity tends to slow down, one question you may be asking yourself is, “How do I continue to maintain a productive job search during this slower period?”

To help answer this question, I polled the Medical Affairs recruiters on my team to gain a variety of firsthand insights from them, including best practices and advice for active job-seekers that they would give to MSLs to be successful.

Arielle Perrusio, Executive Recruiter:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/arielle-perrusio-239020a5/

It is important to stay focused on your goals. Set time aside to scour the internet for openings and stay organized. If there are certain companies you’ve had on your radar, make those your starting point before branching out. Additionally, the slower summer months can be a great time to think of your job search as more of a networking opportunity. Sending out connection invites to MSLs or Hiring Managers