Jesus Izaguirre-Carbonell

Enhancing Cancer Treatment Decisions with Ultrasensitive MRD Testing

Quest, Diagnostics, MRD, minimal residual testing, precision, biomarker

Dr. Thomas Slavin breaks down how ultrasensitive MRD testing supports better cancer treatment decisions and enables earlier, more personalized interventions.

Jul 7^th • 19 mins listen

MSL Talk: Tom Caravela, Anita Carvalho

The Most Common (or NOT) Interview questions and How to Handle Them

Medical Science Liaison interview tips, MSL interview questions, building therapeutic area knowledge, interview anxiety techniques, aligning with company values

In this episode, Anita Carvalho joins MSL Talk to share invaluable interview tips for aspiring Medical Science Liaisons. Anita emphasizes the importance of thoroughly researching the company and effectively presenting one's resume. She offers strategies for selling oneself during interviews and…

Mar 9^th • 42 mins listen

MSL Talk: Tom Caravela, Charlie Cook

TOP Interview Questions to Ask Hiring Managers

interview strategies, effective interview questions, company culture, behavioral-based questions, virtual interviews

In this episode, Tom Caravela and Charlie Cook delve into effective interview strategies for both hiring managers and candidates. They discuss essential interview questions, the importance of addressing COVID-19 considerations, and the role of performance metrics in evaluating candidates. The c…

Mar 8^th • 39 mins listen

MSL Talk: Tom Caravela, Linda Traylor

Never Split the Difference

Medical Science Liaison, tactical empathy, active listening, calibrated questions, 7-38-55 rule

In this weeks episode, Linda Traylor, VP, Head of Medical Excellence at Acceleration Point and Josh Yoder, Sr Medical Science Liaison at Aurinia, discuss the book, Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss, a MUST read for MSLs and Medical Affairs Professionals. Learn more about… 👉 Ho…

Jun 18^th • 53 mins listen

MSL Talk: Tom Caravela, Mary Winkels

The MSL Secret Weapon for Insightful Engagement

MSL secret weapon, insightful engagement, curiosity mindset, KOL interactions, powerful questions

In this week’s episode, Mary Winkels, Global Director, Medical Affairs Training and Capability at Vertex Pharmaceuticals discusses the MSL secret weapon for insightful engagement. Learn more about… 👉 What is the MSL “secret weapon” for insightful engagemen…

Jun 25^th • 31 mins listen

Monty Pal

Asking the Impossible: How Bold Questions are Unlocking Diabetes Biggest Breakthroughs

City of Hope, Academic Research, diabetes, microbiome

In this episode of On the Edge of Breakthrough: Voices of Cancer Research, Dr. Monty Pal sits down with Dr. Alberto Pugliese, Samuel Rahbar Chair in Diabetes & Drug Discovery, chair of the Department of Diabetes Immunology and director of The Wanek Family Project for Type 1 Diabetes. Tune in to disc…

Nov 10^th • 51 mins listen

Monty Pal

The Quest to Cure: Exploring the Latest Frontiers in Autoimmune Disease Treatment

City of Hope, Academic Research, autoimmune

Dr. Monty Pal welcomes Dr. Enrique Montero, research professor within the Arthur Riggs Diabetes & Metabolism Research Institute, to discuss his global journey in immunology and the pioneering work underway at City of Hope. The episode dives into the significance of the CD6 molecule on T cells - how…

Dec 10^th • 39 mins listen

Michael Pietrack

What are the most common behavioral-based job interview questions?

What are the most common behavioral-based job interview questions? Now that you know what #behavioralinterview #jobinterviews Questions sound like and how to use the #starmodel to answer them, you’re probably wondering what questions you’ll likely get. Well, today we’re goin…

Sep 10^th • 4 mins listen

Michael Pietrack

Aspiring MSL Insights: How to Ensure Your Questions Aren't Taken the Wrong Way

Aspiring MSL Insights: How to Ensure Your Questions Aren't Taken the Wrong Way The better the questions job candidate's ask during a job interview, the better hire they are perceived to be. But some questions in the interview deserve a preface before you ask it. Without a preface the question could…

Oct 10^th • 4 mins listen

MSL Talk: Tom Caravela

SUPER MSL: The Quest to Become the TOP MSL on Your Team

MSL differentiators, Super MSL qualities, MSL skills, Medical Science Liaison success, MSL team leadership

Daniel Snyder, Senior Medical Affairs & HEOR Leader, discusses the differentiators for MSLs that will make you stand out and become the top MSL on your team.  Learn more about… 👉 The qualities and differentiators of a “Super MSL”👉 The skills and attributes tha…

May 28^th • 36 mins listen

Monty Pal

How a Bold Yes Became a Scientific Breakthrough

City of Hope, Academic Research

Dr. Linda Malkas shares the story behind AOH1996—how one bold “yes” led to a new cancer drug and a legacy built from love and science.

Jun 9^th • 47 mins listen

Michael Pietrack

Aspiring MSL Insight: Do You Have a Back-Pocket Presentation?

If you’re an aspiring MSL, you’re probably thinking a lot about how to master the MSL interview. 🎤 The biggest part of the interview is the presentation you’ll give during the final interview. 📊 One way to really shine on this very important element of the evaluation process …

Jul 22^nd • 3 mins listen

Michael Pietrack

Aspiring MSL Insight: What Types of MSL Presentations are Acceptable in a Final Interview?

Aspiring MSL Insight: What Types of MSL Presentations are Acceptable in a Final Interview? 🧑‍⚕️🎤 If you’re an Aspiring MSL, you likely realize how important the MSL presentation is during the final interview. But you may be wondering, “What type of presentation should…

Aug 9^th • 3 mins listen

Michael Pietrack

Aspiring MSL Insights: The Do's and Don'ts for MSL Presentations

Aspiring MSL Insights: The Do's and Don'ts for MSL Presentations In this video, Michael Pietrack shares three best practices to implement and the three pitfalls to avoid ❌ in your MSL Presentation. If you’ve been following our Aspiring MSL content, please subscribe to the channel…

Aug 21^st • 3 mins listen

Michael Pietrack

Aspiring MSL Insights: Acing Behavioral Based Job Interviews

Aspiring MSL Insights: Acing Behavioral Based Job Interviews 🎯💼 👉 If you’re an aspiring MSL going into your first MSL interview, you should be preparing for #BehavioralBased #JobInterview #Questions. What are those? 👉 Michael Pietrack, the Medical Affairs recruiting l…

Sep 4^th • 3 mins listen

The Oncology Nursing Podcast

Race in Research: From Subjects to Scientists, ONS Scholar-in-Residence Has a Career Commitment to Racial Equity

“If we’re not driving our own research agenda and we’re not asking the questions we see as important, we are not realizing the full potential of nursing. We know, because we are with patients, what the issues are for patients, for families, and for communities. We have to be able…

Jul 21^st • 42 mins listen