Medical Affairs & MSL Career Insights
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A Recruiter’s Perspective: The Highlights of the 2023 MSL Society Conference
A Recruiter’s Perspective: The Highlights of the 2023 MSL Society Conference By Lawrence Beck and Tracy Johnson From this quarter’s issue of the MSL Journal This past August, the MSL Society Conference took place in Miami. The event not only introduced us to a new location after years in Las Vegas but also introduced us to many new…
5 Signs It’s Time To Make A Job Change
It can be intimidating to start a job search, not to mention time-consuming. But sometimes the smart move is to explore what else is out there, even if that feels a little scary. Here are some signs that even if you’re comfortable in your current role, it might be time to take a risk with…
Tips and Tricks for Writing a Great Field Medical Affairs Resume – Part II
Part II: Professional Summary & Work Experiences If you missed Part I, click here! Your resume is your first impression on a hiring manager. It’s important to include all pertinent details, from easy-to-read contact information to the special projects and experiences that make you a great candidate. Read on for a checklist of resume must-haves,…
Tips and Tricks for Writing a Great Field Medical Affairs Resume
Part I: The Basics Your resume is your first impression on a hiring manager. It’s important to include all pertinent details, from easy-to-read contact information to the special projects and experiences that make you a great candidate. Here’s a checklist of resume must-haves, and some very important do-nots. A resume highlights your skills (particularly those related to…
Prepare Questions and Answers for Your Next MSL Interview
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Ask This, Not That Part III Welcome to the third installment of “Ask This, Not That.” Today, we’re going to discuss ways to rephrase questions to best demonstrate your interest in or enthusiasm about a job. Don’t forget that sometimes the questions asked in an interview can be as important, if not more important,…
Does Working Mom Equal Part-Time Mom?
I went to get a manicure and pedicure Friday afternoon, an extremely rare occurrence for me lately. I used to love something as simple as a mani/pedi to make me feel human again, but the busy schedule of a working mom has all too frequently put luxuries such as this very, very low on the…
SEMbio Team Building Weekend Away
SEMbio Team Building Weekend Away! Over the President’s Day Weekend, several members of the SEMbio team ditched the cold Texas temps for a company retreat of team building and fun in Cancun! During the long weekend, members of our Dallas and Austin team came together to spend some much-needed time catching up, reflecting on 2021,…
Celebrating New Additions to SEMbio
SEMbio has once again added two new faces to the team – and this time they’re both pharmacists! Get to know them a little bit by reading their bios – you may be hearing from them soon! Tracy Johnson Tracy graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in Pharmacy. She comes from a…
3 Takeaways from our SEMbio Hangout: What a Long Strange Trip it’s Been
Last month we hosted our last “SEMbio Hangout” of 2021. SEMbio Hangouts are a series of virtual meetings we host via Zoom where we meet with MSLs, aspiring MSLs, and MSL managers to discuss trends or popular topics. Our theme this time was “What a Long Strange Trip it’s Been,” where we got to pick…
SEMbio: Much to be Thankful for in 2021
It has been a year for bouncing back and inching closer to normalcy. While I think most of us still long for things to feel completely back to normal, we still have a lot to be thankful for. Here are some of the top things the SEMbio team is appreciative of for 2021. Health The…
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