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Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort

Mar 13, 2017 1:00 PM - Mar 15, 2017 4:30 PM

10000 North Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ 85704

Medical Affairs and Scientific Communications Forum

3 Meetings. 1 Location. Mix and Match Sessions. Truly a cross-functional experience for knowledge sharing, integrated thought leadership, and proactive networking.

Session 5C1: Grabbing The Brass Ring: Understanding the Keys to Job Interview Success for MSLs (and Managers of MSLs)

Session Chair(s)

Jim  Wilkinson, PhD

Jim Wilkinson, PhD

Vice President, Global Medical Affairs

Amgen (former), United States

This session will discuss the desired MSL skillsets from the viewpoint of the MSL, MSL manager, and Executive Recruiter. Topics will include best practice tips for the interviewee, as well as advice for MSL managers when identifying and selecting top talent. The session will utilize a quick, interactive format including a mock interview.

Learning Objective : At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to:
  • Describe the core qualifications and skillsets required for success in a MSL role
  • Identify job search strategies and how your career aspirations/experience look to potential employers
  • Evaluate best practices for preparing for and handling MSL interviews
  • Evaluate best practices for interviewing candidates and selecting the best talent
  • Apprise how to avoid common pitfalls when looking to make a career change

Speaker(s)

Jim  Wilkinson, PhD

Speaker

Jim Wilkinson, PhD

Amgen (former), United States

Vice President, Global Medical Affairs

Michael  Pietrack

Speaker

Michael Pietrack

TMAC Direct, United States

Executive Vice President

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