The Medical Science Liaison Career Guide: How to Break Into Your First Role
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Overview
Even for highly qualified candidates, breaking into the Medical Science Liaison profession is a challenging endeavor. It's nearly impossible to achieve on your own without the proper
preparation and guidance.
The Medical Science Liaison Career Guide: How to Break Into Your First Role is a step-by-step guide on how to break into the competitive MSL profession. The book provides numerous techniques and effective strategies for distinguishing yourself from other applicants and reveals the secrets of how to successfully search, apply, interview, and ultimately break into your first MSL role. The book also reveals the techniques utilized by 545 MSLs who successfully broke into the profession, as well as the preferences of 185 MSL hiring managers when evaluating applicants.
DR. SAMUEL JACOB DYER shares his years of experience as a hiring manager at some of the
world's top pharmaceutical companies and as the CEO of the MSL Society. In three sections, he thoroughly explains the MSL role, provides the elements of a successful MSL job search strategy, and demystifies the entire MSL hiring process. Dr. Dyer has coached, interviewed, and reviewed the CVs of countless aspiring MSLs. His insights and guidance have resulted in hundreds of aspiring MSLs successfully breaking into their first roles.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780989962643 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Medical Science Liaison Corporation |
| Publication date: | 08/17/2023 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 236 |
| Sales rank: | 789,116 |
| File size: | 6 MB |
About the Author
Table of Contents
Preface 11
Introduction 13
Chapter 1: Past, Present, and Future of the MSL 19
What is a Medical Science Liaison (MSL)? 19
History and Purpose 20
Evolution of the Educational Background and Focus on Science 22
The Present 23
Doctorate Degrees: Now the Standard 23
Typical Responsibilities and Activities of MSLs 27
The Future 31
Chapter 2: MSLs Reveal Details-Breaking into Their First Role 35
Chapter 3: The Importance of Research 49
Essential Steps to Successful Research 52
Step 1: Research the MSL Role 52
Step 2: Research the Pharmaceutical Industry 56
Step 3: Research Target Companies 60
Step 4: Research Companies Utilizing Social Media 65
Chapter 4: The Power of Focused Networking 67
What Is Networking? 68
How to Identify and Develop an Effective Professional Network 69
Leveraging Your Network 69
Virtual Networking and Utilizing Social Media to Build an Online Presence 70
Strategies for Using LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook 74
In-Person Networking 92
Chapter 5: Writing an Effective CV and Cover Letter 99
In the MSL Profession, the CV Is Considered the Standard 103
Use the Chronological Format for Your CV 105
Match Your MSL CV to an Employer's Needs 106
The Importance of Keywords in Your CV 108
Proper Format and What to Include in Your CV 110
General Guidelines for Formatting Your CV 112
The Importance of Your Cover Letter and Making First Contact 119
Guidelines for Formatting Your Cover Letter 121
Cover Letter Template and Content 121
Responding to a Phone Interview Request 124
Chapter 6: The Phone Screen and Phone Interview 129
The Phone Screen 129
What to Expect During a Phone Screen 130
Strategies for a Successful Phone Screen 132
Questions You May Be Asked During a Phone Screen 138
Questions to Ask During the Phone Screen 139
The Importance of the Thank-You Email 139
Thank-You Email Template and Content 142
The Phone Interview 142
What to Expect During the Phone Interview 143
Strategies for a Successful Phone Interview 146
Before the Call 147
During the Call 149
Questions You May Be Asked During a Phone Interview 152
Traditional Type Questions 152
Behavioral Type Questions 153
Questions to Ask During the Phone Interview 155
Most Common Reasons MSL Managers Reject Applicants During a Phone Interview 156
The Importance of the Thank-You Email 159
Chapter 7: The In-Person Interview 161
What to Expect During the In-Person Interview 164
Strategies for a Successful In-Person Interview 166
PowerPoint Presentation 167
What to Wear 172
Professional Body Language 173
Questions You May Be Asked During an In-Person Interview 179
Traditional Type Questions 180
Behavioral Type Questions 181
Questions to Ask During the In-Person Interview 181
Questions for the Hiring Manager 182
Questions for Other Key Decision Makers 183
At the End of Each Interview 183
Most Common Reasons MSL Managers Reject Applicants During an In-Person Interview 184
The Importance of the Thank-You Email 187
Chapter 8: The Offer and Salary Expectations 189
The Verbal Offer 189
References, Background Check, and Drug Screening 190
Receiving the Offer in Writing 191
Components of a Typical Offer Letter 191
Credible Sources for MSL Salary Information 192
The Average Starting Salary for an MSL 195
Steps to Successfully Negotiate 196
Revised Final Offer and Acceptance 199
Acknowledgments 203
Appendix A: What Is a Large, Medium, or Small Pharmaceutical Company? 209
Appendix B: Successful Virtual Interviews 211
Appendix C: Understanding Internal and External Recruiters 219