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Michael Pietrack
Resume Advice: Tattoos and Breadcrumbs
Okay, Pietrack has finally lost it! What do tattoos and breadcrumbs have to do with resume advice? If you did a web search seeking resume advice, you would get pages of information about resume construction to format to length. So much of how a resume should be constructed is subjective or based o…
Jul 14th • 5 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 15th • 2 mins read
Tom Caravela
7 High-Cost Interview Mistakes that are Easy to Avoid
digital marketing, content strategy, search engine optimization, keyword research, online visibility
Is your job search taking much longer than expected? Have you gone on interviews and feel it went well, but you still didn’t get the job? Interviewing in a competitive job market can be more challenging than one might think. COVID-19 has not made the interview process any easier – instea…
Jul 28th • 1 min read
Bridget Rasmusson
Positioning Yourself to Become an MSL in 2022
MSL role, clinical background, academic background, research background, industry, MSL Society, conference, scientific expert, therapeutic expertise, pharma companies
After attending the MSL Society’s 9th annual conference in Vegas Last week, I have taken some time to reflect on inquiries our team received about how to effectively step into the MSL role from a clinical, academic, or research background. Industry is a tough nut to crack, but it is absolutely…
Dec 21st • 10 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 4th • 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 23rd • 10 mins read
Michael Pietrack
Leading From the Front: 3 Leadership Lessons From Mark Cuban
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 17th • 6 mins read
Michael Pietrack
Leadership Lab: 10 Ways Executives Can Stay Visible, Valuable Between Jobs
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 22nd • 5 mins read
Michael Pietrack
Leadership Lab: 5 Ways Biopharma Execs Can Restore Trust, Retain Talent After Layoffs
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 25th • 4 mins read
Michael Pietrack
Leadership Lab: How To Spot When Employees Are About To Walk Away
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 22nd • 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 20th • 6 mins read
Michael Pietrack
Managing Emotions After Being Downsized
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 21st • 5 mins read
Michael Pietrack
Practical Advice for When You're Downsized. What Activities will Pay-off after a Lay-off?
Have you or someone you know recently been downsized, laid off, or RIF’d? If so, you’re going to want to watch and share this video. When one is downsized, there is a range of emotions. Some feel betrayed and carry hurt feelings, while others fight with the fear of uncertainty and the reality…
Sep 15th • 5 mins read
Michael Pietrack
How to Elevate Your Career: Go from Individual Contributor to People Leader
Have you ever wondered how to elevate from an individual contributor to a leadership position? Well, it's all about picking the right elevator. Imagine your current position as an elevator, and it has stopped at the seventh floor. Despite pushing all the buttons, that elevator just will not go …
Jul 24th • 5 mins read
Michael Pietrack
What Do Tennis and Job Interviewing Have in Common?
What do tennis and Job interviewing have in common? In a game of tennis, one person sends the ball over the net and the other person, sends it back, right? Well, when it comes to job interviewing, correspondence with the hiring manager is a lot like tennis. How? When you send the ball over the ne…
Apr 14th • 5 mins read
Michael Pietrack
Hiring Managers: What Should You Do During a Hiring Freeze?
As we begin 2023, many companies are experiencing hiring freezes. Some hiring managers have a sense of how long the freeze will be, some don’t, but all know that it’s temporary. So, what can hiring managers do during the freeze to stay competitive in the war for talent? Hiring is a competition…
Jan 26th • 5 mins read
Michael Pietrack
How to Know When to Make a Job Change
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 26th • 5 mins read
Michael Pietrack
The Great Resignation is Now The Great Hesitation
Over the last few years, the employment market has moved through dramatic swings. In 2021 and 2022, millions of professionals left their roles in what became known as The Great Resignation. Jobs were abundant, companies were aggressively hiring, and the perceived level of risk was low. If a new role…
Nov 19th • 5 mins read