3. Top 12 Attributes of a Great MSL with Vanessa Jacobsen

In this episode, my guest is Vanessa Jacobsen. Vanessa is the Strategic External Engagement Director - Janssen Oncology, US Medical Affairs. We are going to talk about the top 12 attributes of a great MSL.   In this episode: How to break into the industry The top 12 attributes that make a great MSL Specific scientific expertise Communication skills - purposeful and persuasive communication Ability to collaborate and partner Credibility Know your territory better than anyone Art of asking questions (knowing what to ask and how to ask) Excellent time management skills The environment of change and ambiguity Preparation Follow-up High Emotional Intelligence Enthusiasm Links: Website LinkedIn

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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!