7. 10 Tips for a Successful MSL Interview with Sue Watson

My guest today is Sue Watson. Sue is the Scientific Director, Oncology Medical Affairs, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Johnson & Johnson. Our topic today is 10 Tips for a Successful MSL interview.   In this episode: Who is Sue and what she’s doing Sue’s advice as candidates start to prepare the interview Tips for a successful MSL Interview Bring interest and enthusiasm Know the company Know who is interviewing you Know the role of an MSL Prepare for your presentation Anticipate the questions they will ask you Prepare a 30-60-90 day plan Prepare a list of questions for you to ask the interviewers Dress for the interview Send thank you email Advice to aspiring MSLs trying to break into the role   Sue Watson

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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!