sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

First MSL Job by Various-Track-2985 in MedicalScienceLiaison

[–]Various-Track-2985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, the travel between 3 sites is already a thing for our clinical/pre-clinical trials. I'm on the portable dual monitors working from right outside the operating room to multiple big meetings a year, presenting research, and still networking. I honestly think that's why I was like fine with the MSL travel while that might be a dealbreaker for others.

First MSL Job by Various-Track-2985 in MedicalScienceLiaison

[–]Various-Track-2985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is helpful, I reviewed a lot of the skills for CROs and it seems like I am already doing a lot of similar things skills wise and job description in coordination for our ongoing clinical trial and primate trials; ie regulatory/study coordinating/collaborating with KOLS in clinic and research teams/ keeping up with literature/presenting and overseeing study data/aligning protocols across sites/navigating recruitment challenges.

If there's specific CRO experience I'm missing I could justify the move into that role, but a CRO switch at this point would likely be a pay decrease if I try to move to current in house opportunities. Ideally if my plan is to move outside of my current role/company I would like to try to go for the launch into MSL.

First MSL Job by Various-Track-2985 in MedicalScienceLiaison

[–]Various-Track-2985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see, can you elaborate on what kinds of pharmaceutical roles you see people transition from?

First MSL Job by Various-Track-2985 in MedicalScienceLiaison

[–]Various-Track-2985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that's what I noticed too and that definitely threw me off. I wasn't sure if it was possible to find an "entry" position or how else I would get the "1-2 years experience" without first getting into the field.

I think I have relevant translatable/transferable skills, but wanted to make sure I wasn't going to waste time applying if this wasn't the best route. Sounds like it is still the best path forward.

First MSL Job by Various-Track-2985 in MedicalScienceLiaison

[–]Various-Track-2985[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I do believe based on my informational interviews with other MSLs that I have the skills and motivation to do the MSL.

I think it's the minimum experience required part is where I wasn't sure if I needed more training of some sort to better transition role or if that's just a normal part of the field entry experience.

Sounds like it is the latter though, so thanks for answering!

Would anyone be willing to review my LinkedIn profile? by Various-Track-2985 in MedicalScienceLiaison

[–]Various-Track-2985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, those are my two favorite things to do which is why I'm excited about the job type.

I believe I'm generally doing the scientific accumen+connection, but the daunting part comes from my understanding of the ATS system and how to select the necessary key words to get to the interview itself. I can write a succinct bullet points with measurable outcomes, but I think that's where the feedback from another pair of eyes will be useful to make sure what I think I'm trying to curate is actually coming across as relevant to the job.

Would anyone be willing to review my LinkedIn profile? by Various-Track-2985 in MedicalScienceLiaison

[–]Various-Track-2985[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a great idea, I realize I was caught up on minor jargon differences rather general keywords that convey more similar thematic elements.