14. How to leverage KOL relationships to achieve strategic objectives with Dr. Aoife O Dwyer

My guest today is Aoife O Dwyer, Founder of MSL Consultant, and we discuss how to leverage KOL relationships to achieve strategic objectives.   In this episode: What made Aoife decide to become an MSL Consultant and what she likes best about her role Aoife’s advice to MSLs who want to demonstrate their value to their company Most important things for people to remember in KOL identifications and stakeholder mapping Tips on getting a KOL meeting How can an MSL deliver value in a KOL meeting How can an MSL plan for a KOL meeting How has COVID affected an MSL’s ability to provide value and what advice Aoife can give to MSLs in handling this crisis What skills are now mandatory for MSLs during and after the COVID crisis to provide value to their KOLs and to their organization How Aoife expects Pharma to change practices as a result of Covid-19 Advice to MSLs to help aid in their success

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MSL Talk is a podcast hosted by Tom Caravela, MSL Recruiter and Founder of The Carolan Group, an Executive Search firm dedicated to the recruitment and placement of Medical Affairs professionals. The show will feature helpful information for current Medical Science Liaisons, job seekers looking to break into the pharmaceutical industry in their first MSL role and Medical Affairs leaders interested in hearing good industry conversation and medical affairs discussions. Topics will include helpful advice for aspiring MSLs, recruitment strategies, statistics and data, industry news, hiring and medical affairs trends as well as plenty of interview advice and career tips. The format is 30-60 minutes and mostly unscripted with the hope it is informative as all as inspiring!