Chapters

PREFACE

  • The MSL Role

INTRODUCTION

  • What is a Medical Science Liaison?

PART 1-THE MEDICAL SCIENCE LIAISON ROLE

 

CHAPTER 1-Past, Present, and Future of the MSL

  • History and Purpose
  • Educational Backgrounds and Focus on Science
  • The Present 
  • Doctorate Degrees Are the New Standard 
  • Typical MSL Activities Today
  • The Future
  • The Need for an Integrated Framework

CHAPTER 2-MSLs Discuss How They Got Started

  • Almost 300 MSLs share how they landed their first MSL role
  • What activities they are responsible for

 

 

PART 2-THE MSL JOB SEARCH STRATEGY

 

CHAPTER 3-The Importance of Research

  • Keys to Successful Research
  • Step 1: Research the MSL Role 
  • Step 2: Research the Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Step 3: Research Target Companies 
  • Step 4: Research Companies Using Social Media

CHAPTER 4-The Power of Focused Networking

  • Strategies for Using LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook
  • Ten Additional Ways to Build your Network and Establish an Online Presence

CHAPTER 5-Crafting the Perfect CV and Cover Letter

  • In the MSL Community, the CV Is Considered the Standard
  • Proper Format and What to Include in Your CV
  • The Importance of Your Cover Letter and Making First Contact

 

 

PART 3-THE MSL HIRING PROCESS

 

CHAPTER 6-The Phone Screen and Phone Interview

  • The Phone Screen -What Specific Questions to Ask and What Specific Questions you will be asked
  • The Phone Interview -What Specific Questions to Ask and What Specific Questions you will be asked

CHAPTER 7-The In-Person Interview

  • How to prepare-the PowerPoint Presentation, what to wear
  • What Specific Questions to Ask and What Specific Questions you will be asked

CHAPTER 8-The Offer and Salary Expectations

  • The average salary offered to new MSLs
  • When and how to negotiate an offer

FINAL THOUGHTS

 

WHAT THE MSL COMMUNITY IS SAYING ABOUT THIS BOOK

  • Quotes from MSL Leadership
  • Quotes from MSL Recruiters
  • Quotes from MSLs

APPENDICES

  • A – Alternative Job Titles Used for Medical Science Liaison
  • B – Behavioral Based Interviews
  • C – Top 10 MSL Interview Mistakes
  • D – What is a Large, Medium or Small, Pharmaceutical Company?
  • E – The Best Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies to Work For

INDEX