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 5^th • 10 mins read

iNIZIO

Transforming oncology: Five frontiers driving progress in cancer care

Thought Leadership, Oncology

From biomarker-driven breakthroughs to AI-powered early detection and a renewed commitment to equity and patient centricity, the past 12 months have seen major strides across cancer research, treatment, and communication. At Inizio, we’ve had a front-row seat to this transformation, supporting…

May 16^th • 5 mins read

YuQian Liu, PharmD

Uptake of Oncology Biosimilars: Managed Care Strategies to Improve Value-Based Care Systems

biosimilars in oncology, cost-effective cancer care, healthcare education, bioequivalence studies, biosimilar adoption, cancer treatment protocols

Biosimilars offer a cost-effective alternative in oncology, expanding access to cancer care, but their utilization is inconsistent due to varying perceptions and knowledge among stakeholders. Increasing the adoption of biosimilars requires improved education and understanding among healthcare pro…

Jul 7^th • 25 mins 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 2^nd • 3 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: 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

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

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

Envision Pharma Group

Patient involvement: A must-have in medicine development, but is it being overlooked in a cost-constrained environment?

patient engagement in pharma, patient-centric drug development, life sciences industry innovation, patient insights in medicine, regulatory compliance in patient engagement, patient involvement in clinical trials, benefits of patient advocacy, patient-cen

The life sciences industry is in a constant state of advancement, bringing more and more groundbreaking medicines, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative solutions to market. Amidst these rapid changes, patients remain at the heart of these scientific developments. In recent decades, the l…

May 9^th • 5 mins read

Envision Pharma Group

AI-powered real-world evidence: Strategically enhancing value and access

Oncology, Clinical Development, Targeted Therapy, Immunotherapy, Genomic Profiling, CAR-T Cell Therapy, Precision Medicine

Real-world evidence (RWE) complements traditional randomized controlled trials by providing insights from diverse data sources, helping healthcare decision-makers with coverage, reimbursement, and treatment guidelines. Artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP) are pivotal…

Aug 22^nd • 5 mins read