Tom Caravela

Interview Differentiator-Be a Story Teller

interview preparation, effective interviewing, behavioral interview questions, storytelling in interviews, successful interview techniques

When you search Google for the words “Interview Preparation,” you will come up with approximately 756,000,000 results. While I am sure you can find an abundance of valuable information, it is very difficult to navigate through all of the content available on the Internet to determine wha…

Mar 22^nd • 1 min read

Michael Pietrack

The Four Employment Agreement Questions Every Pharma Executive Must Ask

opinion, career advice, leaderhsip, legal

Clarity on employment terms is essential to protect careers. In this column, Kaye/Bassman’s Michael Pietrack speaks to employment attorney Howard Matalon, JD, partner at OlenderFeldman, on how to evaluate the fine print of an employment agreement.

Dec 18^th • 6 mins read

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Preliminary Attainability Assessment of Real-World Data for Answering Major Clinical Research Questions in Breast Cancer Brain Metastasis: Framework Development and Validation Study

real-world data, preliminary attainability assessment, observational study, clinical data warehouse, PAR framework, brain metastasis, breast cancer

The study proposes the PAR framework for data attainability screening in clinical research, particularly useful for addressing unmet clinical needs in BCBM. A survey showed clinical questions had a mean score of 4.37, indicating the significance of these questions. RWE generation is crucial…

Oct 9^th • 4 mins read

Leon Rozen

What decision-makers actually do when they can't evaluate reasoning directly

Medical Strategy, Medical Leadership, Medical Affairs

There is a scene most advisory professionals will recognise. A recommendation that took weeks to produce — drawing on regulatory environment, market dynamics, scientific evidence, competitor positioning — gets four minutes in a senior forum. A question or two. A decision. The people in that roo…

Apr 12^th • 5 mins read

Leon Rozen

The advice was good. It didn't matter.

Medical Strategy, Medical Leadership, Medical Affairs

There is a particular kind of professional frustration that doesn't have a clean name. It isn't failure — the work was sound. It isn't incompetence. The reasoning was careful, the constraints were weighed, the recommendation was defensible. It is something more specific: the experience of having d…

Apr 12^th • 5 mins read

Leon Rozen

Medical Affairs value isn't what you think it is

Medical Strategy, Medical Leadership, Medical Affairs

Medical Affairs functions have spent years building the case for their value. Frameworks, metrics, dashboards, impact stories, insight delivery. The work is real, the effort is genuine, and most of it misses the point entirely.

Apr 1^st • 5 mins read

Leon Rozen

Launch Readiness Is an Organisational Capability

Medical Strategy, Medical Leadership, Medical Affairs

Why Successful Launches Depend on More Than Plans and Checklists

Feb 12^th • 5 mins read

Michael Pietrack

Leading From the Front: 3 Leadership Lessons From Mark Cuban

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Businessman and entrepreneur Mark Cuban recently discussed leadership with Leadership Lab columnist Michael Pietrack. The three lessons that came out of that conversation start with one word: caring.

Dec 17^th • 6 mins read

Michael Pietrack

Leadership Lab: 5 Ways Biopharma Execs Can Restore Trust, Retain Talent After Layoffs

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In the latest installment of his column, Kaye/Bassman’s Michael Pietrack shares five ways leaders can help their teams after a layoff, from acknowledging emotions to reestablishing culture.

Jun 25^th • 4 mins read

Michael Pietrack

Leadership Lab: How To Spot When Employees Are About To Walk Away

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Employees rarely leave companies for one reason alone. In this column, Kaye/Bassman’s Michael Pietrack shares a framework that helps leaders identify when their team members are thinking about heading for the exit—and how to address it.

Oct 22^nd • 7 mins read

Michael Pietrack

Leadership Lab: 4 Ways Biopharma Leaders Can Prepare for Media Interviews

Media coverage can help biopharma executives connect with, inform and inspire the public. In this column, Kaye/Bassman’s Michael Pietrack and three communications experts share how to make the most of these opportunities.

Aug 20^th • 6 mins read

Michael Pietrack

Managing Emotions After Being Downsized

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The biggest challenge a person faces after being downsized is the wide range of emotions that follow. Over the past 15 years, I’ve observed many individuals deal with this unfortunate circumstance, and I wanted to share what I’ve seen others do to cope. I genuinely hope this helps you or someon…

Oct 21^st • 5 mins read

Michael Pietrack

How to Know When to Make a Job Change

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In career conversations, one of the most common questions I hear is: “How do I know if it’s time to move on from my company?”  The real decision often comes down to a mix of factors that influence job satisfaction and long-term career growth. That’s why I use the CLAMPS framework. CLAMPS …

Aug 26^th • 5 mins read

Tom Caravela

Where Did My Interview Go Wrong?

interview preparation tips, job interview mistakes, hiring manager feedback, candidate interview performance, professional recruiter advice

During the course of a lengthy and involved interview process, job seekers are often left wondering where they went wrong, or why things didn’t pan out positively in their favor – with a great job offer at the end and an exciting next chapter to look forward to in their professional care…

Apr 24^th • 1 min read

Tom Caravela

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

Tom Caravela

12 Interview Techniques to Help Land Your Next Job

interview preparation, job interview tips, business etiquette, salary negotiation, follow-up after interview

Your next career move could very well be one interview away. Be sure to take every measure to prepare yourself and make the most of the opportunity. According to a recent Simply Hired survey of over 850 Managers, an overwhelming 89% said that “showing lack of preparation” will affect the…

May 12^th • 1 min read

Tom Caravela

“Extreme Interviewing” – MSL Interview Tips and Insights from Medical Affairs Leaders

Extreme Interviewing, Medical Science Liaison, Emotional Intelligence, Hiring Process, Interview Tips

What is “Extreme Interviewing”? Is there such a thing? Does this term even exist in the dictionary? The short, and maybe obvious, answer is “No.” So perhaps I am guilty of coining a new term for the purpose of this article, but it is a concept that is very relevant and worth…

Jul 9^th • 1 min read

Tom Caravela

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

Tom Caravela

MSL Retention – What Matters Most

digital marketing, search engine optimization, keyword analysis, content strategy, online visibility

As the Medical Science Liaison job market continues to become more and more competitive, attrition rates continue to increase as a result. One of the most common questions I receive from MSL Directors and Medical Affairs leaders is, “What can we do to keep our MSLs loyal and motivated?” …

Mar 15^th • 2 mins read

Tom Caravela

MSL Hiring and Recruitment: 5 Ways to Support Diversity and Inclusion

Medical Science Liaison hiring, diversity and inclusion recruitment, diverse interview panel, employee referral program, diversity sourcing strategies

While the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on many industries, Medical Science Liaison hiring was steady throughout 2020 and continues to remain strong in 2021. The one change in hiring that has become evident is the increase in recruitment practices that support diversity and inclusion. While we may…

May 19^th • 2 mins read