Results for 'communication skills'
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 29th • 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 12th • 1 min 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 20th • 8 mins read
Tom Caravela
Promotability: How to Land Your Next Promotion
professional visibility, career advancement, promotion tips, career progression, networking strategies, mentorship benefits, resume upgrades, servant leadership, problem-solving skills, personal branding
“Promotability” may be defined as one’s suitability for being promoted. Is it your goal to obtain a promotion this year? If so, how suitable or promotable are you for that next step? Job-seekers and professionals often ask me what steps are necessary for advancement. I have broken …
May 5th • 10 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
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 17th • 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 15th • 2 mins read
Tom Caravela
Resume Writing and Editing Tips for Pharma Professionals
Pharmaceutical recruiter, Resume writing tips, Professional CV, LinkedIn profile optimization, Job application keywords
As a Professional Pharmaceutical Recruiter, I read and evaluate resumes (as well as CVs), every day. While I am not a professional resume writer, I have a very strong understanding of what a good resume or CV looks like and what should be included. More importantly, I keep track of what is most effe…
Aug 8th • 1 min 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
Envision Pharma Group
Medical affairs: The power behind redefining commercialization
Medical affairs commercialization, integrating science in pharma, redefining medical affairs roles, strategic medical affairs leadership, early engagement with payers, pharmaceutical commercialization strategies, upskilling in medical affairs, medical aff
In March 2024, Envision Pharma Group held a Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS) Americas roundtable with leaders discussing the role of science in commercialization strategies and the importance of integrating robust scientific understanding into the commercial journey. Envision revisite…
Aug 2nd • 3 mins read
Envision Pharma Group
Empowering people to drive medical affairs performance with AI
AI in medical affairs, 4Sight approach to AI, empowering medical teams with AI, AI-driven medical affairs performance, enhancing medical affairs through AI, AI integration in healthcare, training for AI adoption, change management in healthcare AI, AI too
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the pharmaceutical industry and continues to be a key topic of discussion in the field. As medical affairs grow more complex, AI can significantly reduce the time required to analyze and extract valuable insights, thereby accelerating the generation of ac…
Aug 14th • 5 mins read