How to “Manage Up” and work successfully with your supervisor

Medical Affairs, Manage Up, MSL Metrics, Effective Communication, COVID-19 Adaptability

In this episode, Tom Caravela is joined by Kathleen Quindon to explore the concept of managing up within the field of medical affairs. Kathleen shares insights from her career, emphasizing the importance of balancing quality and quantity in MSL metrics, particularly in the context of COVID-19. …

Jun 15^th • 27 mins listen

Metrics: Quality vs. Quantify and how the game has changed

MSL metrics, Medical Science Liaison, COVID impact on MSLs, MSL managers, emotional intelligence

In this episode, Charlie Cook from Takeda joins Tom Caravela to explore the evolving landscape of MSL metrics before, during, and after COVID. They discuss the origins and strategic alignment of these metrics throughout drug lifecycles and the complexities of tracking them across different terr…

Jun 22^nd • 33 mins listen

The Gamification of MSL Metrics

Gamifying MSL Metrics, Medical Affairs Innovation, MSL Performance Evaluation, High-Impact Activities, MSL Success Strategies

In this episode, Bart Brown joins Tom Caravela to explore the concept of gamifying MSL metrics. Bart shares his innovative point system designed to evaluate MSL performance beyond traditional metrics. They delve into the challenges of current evaluation methods and discuss how this new system emph…

Jan 16^th • 32 mins listen

Diagnostic MSL - More Similar Than Different E199 • Apr 2, 2024 • 23 mins

diagnostic MSL, therapeutic MSL, medical affairs, career satisfaction, key performance metrics

In this episode, Keith Fairall joins Tom Caravela to delve into the unique and evolving role of the diagnostic MSL. They explore the distinctions between diagnostic and therapeutic MSL positions, emphasizing the excitement and value diagnostic MSLs bring to the field. Keith and Tom discuss the …

Apr 2^nd • 23 mins listen