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Top 12 Attributes of a Great MSL with Vanessa Jacobsen
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Top 12 Attributes of a Great MSL with Vanessa Jacobsen


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Summary

In this episode, my guest is Vanessa Jacobsen. Vanessa is the Strategic External Engagement Director - Janssen Oncology, US Medical Affairs. We are going to talk about the top 12 attributes of a great MSL.

Key Points

  • How to break into the industry
  • The top 12 attributes that make a great MSL
  • Specific scientific expertise
  • Communication skills - purposeful and persuasive communication
  • Ability to collaborate and partner
  • Credibility
  • Know your territory better than anyone
  • Art of asking questions (knowing what to ask and how to ask)
  • Excellent time management skills
  • The environment of change and ambiguity
  • Preparation
  • Follow-up
  • High Emotional Intelligence
  • Enthusiasm

This episode is sponsored by MSL Mastery, helping Medical Science Liaisons and aspiring MSLs to excel in their careers and lives through courses, coaching, and community. For more details, please visit MSLmastery.com.

The MSL Talk Podcast is available on all podcast platforms and the MSL Talk YouTube Channel.

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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