Leon Rozen

Medical Judgment at the Point of Decision

Medical Strategy, Medical Leadership, Medical Affairs

Why Experience Matters in Local Medical and Clinical Leadership

Feb 12^th • 5 mins read

Ramin Farhood, Len Walt, Dani Thomas

Driving Therapeutic Impact: A Novel Model for Strategic Medical Affairs Integration

Medical Affairs

Integrating Medical Affairs early in drug development transforms the process by enhancing scientific strategies and stakeholder engagement. This approach bridges clinical and commercial perspectives, enabling comprehensive evidence generation and cross-functional insights. By aligning stakeho…

Jul 30^th • 12 mins 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 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

Bridget Rasmusson

Presentation Nails and Fails: 7 Tips to Ace Your Next MSL Presentation

MSL interview tips, scientific presentation skills, hiring managers expectations, medical science liaison communication, virtual interview preparation

The presentation portion of the MSL interview is truly “make or break,” and more often than not, the most highly weighted category of the entire interview process. Countless Hiring Managers have passed on MSL candidates that do not perform well on their scientific presentation – re…

Oct 12^th • 1 min read

Tom Caravela

Combatting the “Summer Slow Down"​ – MSL Job Search Tips for Slower Months

Medical Science Liaison, Medical Affairs recruitment, job search strategies, networking in medical field, summer hiring trends

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 …

Jun 23^rd • 2 mins read

Tom Caravela

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

Aaron S. Long, BS; Audrey D. Zhang, MD; Caitlin E. Meyer, MLIS; Alexander C. Egilman, BS; Joseph S. Ross, MD, MHS; Joshua D. Wallach, PhD, MS

Evaluation of Trials Comparing Single-Enantiomer Drugs to Their Racemic Precursors: A Systematic Review

single-enantiomer racemic drug pairs, single-enantiomer, FDA, RCTs, generic drugs

Chiral Switching: A strategy where drug manufacturers develop a single-enantiomer formulation from a racemic one to extend market exclusivity, often without proving enhanced efficacy or safety. Objective: To evaluate randomized clinical trials (RCTs) comparing FDA-approved single-enantiomer drugs…

May 6^th • 18 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

B. Gyawali, E. G. E. de Vries, U. Dafni, T. Amaral, J. Barriuso, J. Bogaerts, A. Calles, G. Curigliano, C. Gomez-Roca, B. Kiesewetter, S. Oosting, A. Passaro, G. Pentheroudakis, M. Piccart, F. Roitberg, J. Tabernero, N. Tarazona, D. Trapani, R. Wester, G.

Biases in study design, implementation, and data analysis that distort the appraisal of clinical benefit and ESMO-Magnitude of Clinical Benefit Scale (ESMO-MCBS) scoring

ESMO-MCBS, bias, clinical trial design, clinical trial implementation, clinical trial reporting, clinical trial analysis

The ESMO-MCBS is a tool used for scoring the clinical benefit of cancer medicines as reported in clinical trials, assuming valid research methodologies and quality implementation. The tool's effectiveness is compromised by studies with flawed design, implementation, or data analysis, w…

Apr 20^th • 8 mins read

Jamie Riley

The Talent Inflection Point in Pharma and Biotech: A Challenge to Companies — and a Call to Candidates

hiring, talent demand, job market

As pipelines advance and execution accelerates, pharma and biotech hiring may shift again in 2026, reshaping talent demand.

Feb 4^th • 7 mins read

Angus Liu

Large pharma companies reduced headcounts by more than 22K in 2025 as $300B patent cliff looms

headcount, reduction, revenue per employee

Large pharmaceutical companies, each with at least $20 billion in 2025 revenue, collectively reduced their workforces by more than 22,000 employees last year.  Among the 17 largest pharma companies analyzed in a Fierce Pharma review of annual reports, only five logged a head count increase in 2025…

Mar 23^rd • 10 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: 10 Ways Executives Can Stay Visible, Valuable Between Jobs

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For biopharma executives who are between roles, navigating the transitionary time can be challenging. However, they can remain visible and valuable so they’re ready to seize their next big opportunity.

Oct 22^nd • 5 mins read

Michael Pietrack

Leadership Lab: Take a Cue From Athletes by Working With an Executive Coach

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Executive coaches can help executives take their game to the next level in four key ways, from improving their self-awareness to reshaping their thinking.

Feb 19^th • 6 mins read

Michael Pietrack

Leadership Lab: 5 Steps for Building Your Personal Brand

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By building and nurturing a strong personal brand, you can benefit in multiple ways, including enhancing your credibility, attracting opportunities and inspiring investor confidence.

Aug 19^th • 5 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