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Positioning Yourself to Become an MSL in 2022
Partner Avatar 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

The challenges and opportunities in using real-world data to drive advances in healthcare in East Asia: expert panel recommendations
OVN Avatar Gracy Crane, John C. W. Lim, Churn-Shiouh Gau, Jipan Xie & Laura Chu
The challenges and opportunities in using real-world data to drive advances in healthcare in East Asia: expert panel recommendations

Real-world data, real-world evidenc, East Asia, policy recommendations, decision-making support, East Asia, expert, RWD, RWE

Recommend approaches to improve the use of Real-World Evidence (RWE) in healthcare decision-making in East Asia and beyond. Encourage large-scale collaborations involving diverse stakeholders. Key stakeholders include government agencies, hospitals, research organizations, patient groups, and th…

Jun 28th • 13 mins read

Expert perspectives live from ASCO® 2025
Partner Avatar iNIZIO
Expert perspectives live from ASCO® 2025

Thought Leadership, Oncology

At the 2025 ASCO® Annual Meeting, three of our experts sat down with OncoDaily to share their unique perspectives in oncology – from amplifying the patient voice to unlocking real-world impact through data and AI. Watch the videos below. Matthew Hoelzle | Medical strategy, AI and real-wor…

Jul 2nd • 1 min read

Cancer experts point to new advances in research and treatment: A recent report by the American Association for Cancer Research highlights unprecedented successes as well as ongoing challenges in the cancer field
OVN Avatar Carrie Printz
Cancer experts point to new advances in research and treatment: A recent report by the American Association for Cancer Research highlights unprecedented successes as well as ongoing challenges in the cancer field

FDA, AACR, immunotherapeutics, immunotherapy, precision therapies, ALK, EGFR, BRAF

Within the last few years, cancer research has made significant strides, leading to the approval of 22 new cancer treatments by the FDA between August 1, 2017, and July 31, 2018. Among these, notable advancements include 14 anticancer therapeutics, such as CAR T-cell therapies for non-Hodgkin lympho…

Apr 1st • 2 mins read

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

Leading From the Front: 3 Leadership Lessons From Mark Cuban
Partner Avatar Michael Pietrack
Leading From the Front: 3 Leadership Lessons From Mark Cuban

careers

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

Leadership Lab: 10 Ways Executives Can Stay Visible, Valuable Between Jobs
Partner Avatar Michael Pietrack
Leadership Lab: 10 Ways Executives Can Stay Visible, Valuable Between Jobs

careers

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

Leadership Lab: Take a Cue From Athletes by Working With an Executive Coach
Partner Avatar Michael Pietrack
Leadership Lab: Take a Cue From Athletes by Working With an Executive Coach

careers

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 19th • 6 mins read

Leadership Lab: 5 Steps for Building Your Personal Brand
Partner Avatar Michael Pietrack
Leadership Lab: 5 Steps for Building Your Personal Brand

careers

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 19th • 5 mins read

Leadership Lab: 4 Ways Biopharma Leaders Can Prepare for Media Interviews
Partner Avatar 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

Managing Emotions After Being Downsized
Partner Avatar Michael Pietrack
Managing Emotions After Being Downsized

careers

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

Practical Advice for When You're Downsized. What Activities will Pay-off after a Lay-off?
Partner Avatar Michael Pietrack
Practical Advice for When You're Downsized. What Activities will Pay-off after a Lay-off?

careers

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

Resume Advice: Tattoos and Breadcrumbs
Partner Avatar Michael Pietrack
Resume Advice: Tattoos and Breadcrumbs

careers

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

How to Elevate Your Career: Go from Individual Contributor to People Leader
Partner Avatar Michael Pietrack
How to Elevate Your Career: Go from Individual Contributor to People Leader

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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

What Do Tennis and Job Interviewing Have in Common?
Partner Avatar Michael Pietrack
What Do Tennis and Job Interviewing Have in Common?

careers

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

Hiring Managers: What Should You Do During a Hiring Freeze?
Partner Avatar Michael Pietrack
Hiring Managers: What Should You Do During a Hiring Freeze?

careers

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

New Book Unites Oncology’s Brightest Minds To Innovate Cancer Cures
OVN Avatar Forbes Books Press Release Official
New Book Unites Oncology’s Brightest Minds To Innovate Cancer Cures

Voices of Oncology, Cancer cures, Oncology Voice Network, Kirk V. Shepard, Ramin Farhood, Forbes Books, Cancer treatment innovation, Oncology collaboration, Patient engagement in oncology, Precision medicine cancer

Voices of Oncology: Fostering a Collaborative Community of Experts to Accelerate Cancer Cures is a book by Kirk V. Shepard, M.D., and Ramin Farhood, PharmD, M.B.A., featuring insights from 33 contributors in the oncology field. It is available on platforms like Amazon and Barne…

Sep 9th • 5 mins read

Job Search Checklist for Aspiring Medical Science Liaisons
Partner Avatar 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

MSL Hiring and Recruitment: 5 Ways to Support Diversity and Inclusion
Partner Avatar 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 19th • 2 mins read

6 Tips to Ace Your Next MSL Interview!
Partner Avatar Bridget Rasmusson
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 28th • 1 min read

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