“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

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

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

6 Tips to Ace Your Next MSL Interview!

digital marketing, content optimization, search engine ranking, keyword research, on-page SEO

As a Medical Affairs-focused recruitment firm, we see MSL interview "wins" and slip-ups on a daily basis. From our experience working with candidates across all therapeutic areas and across the entire United States, I've noticed a few trends that might help you get that next interview "win" under yo…

Sep 28^th • 1 min read