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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 9^th • 5 mins read

Tom Caravela

Where Did My Interview Go Wrong?

interview preparation tips, job interview mistakes, hiring manager feedback, candidate interview performance, professional recruiter advice

During the course of a lengthy and involved interview process, job seekers are often left wondering where they went wrong, or why things didn’t pan out positively in their favor – with a great job offer at the end and an exciting next chapter to look forward to in their professional care…

Apr 24^th • 1 min read

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 28^th • 1 min 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 12^th • 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 20^th • 8 mins read

Michael Pietrack

Hiring Managers: What Should You Do During a Hiring Freeze?

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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 26^th • 5 mins read

iNIZIO

Virtual Oncology MSL Team Increases KOL Engagement by 120%

Case Studies, Oncology

Case Study (US) The Challenge Client needed comprehensive, scalable and innovative model.​ Goal: Cost-effectively supplement field based MSL team to provide national coverage.​ Objective: Share newly published guidelines with KOLs and gain key strategic insights. The Approach Highly …

Sep 3^rd • 1 min read

Jürgen Wiehn, Marian Duven

Why leadership teams become dependent on pressure and what it costs performance

leadership, career, performance

In many high-performing environments, pressure is not the exception. It becomes the operating baseline. Deadlines compress.Decisions stack.Communication tightens.Expectations increase. And over time, something subtle but important happens. Leadership teams begin to rely on pressure to function. …

Apr 13^th • 5 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 4^th • 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 23^rd • 10 mins read

Leon Rozen

Medical Judgment at the Point of Decision

Medical Strategy, Medical Leadership, Medical Affairs

Why Experience Matters in Local Medical and Clinical Leadership

Feb 12^th • 5 mins read

Leon Rozen

Launch Readiness Is an Organisational Capability

Medical Strategy, Medical Leadership, Medical Affairs

Why Successful Launches Depend on More Than Plans and Checklists

Feb 12^th • 5 mins read

Leon Rozen

Business Acumen Is Not Strategic Judgment

Medical Strategy, Medical Leadership, Medical Affairs

Why Senior Medical Support Requires More Than Understanding the Business

Feb 11^th • 5 mins read

Michael Pietrack

Leading From the Front: 3 Leadership Lessons From Mark Cuban

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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 17^th • 6 mins read

Michael Pietrack

Leadership Lab: 10 Ways Executives Can Stay Visible, Valuable Between Jobs

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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 22^nd • 5 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: 5 Ways Biopharma Execs Can Restore Trust, Retain Talent After Layoffs

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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 25^th • 4 mins read

Michael Pietrack

Leadership Lab: 5 Steps for Building Your Personal Brand

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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 19^th • 5 mins read

Michael Pietrack

Leadership Lab: How To Spot When Employees Are About To Walk Away

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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 22^nd • 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 20^th • 6 mins read