We’re bringing a mini-barrel to a team training in Nashville this week.
Yes. An actual barrel. Reply and guess what it’s for...
Get it right and we’ll send you a prize.
Now here’s why that matters:
When we roll unexpected things into a room, people lean in.
Curiosity goes up. Energy spikes. Contrast that with this moment:
“Tell me about yourself.”
You’ve answered it a hundred times.
So you start where you always start.
Where you trained. How you moved into your current role.
It sounds polished. Accurate.
And halfway through, you can feel it.
No one leans in. No one scribbles anything down. You’re informing, not positioning.
Most of us don’t have a confidence problem. We have a positioning problem.
In a recent poll (n=421), 64% said rambling is the biggest mistake.
Is rambling REALLY the issue?
Or is rambling what happens when you haven’t decided what you want to be known for?
Aspiring MSLs: Don’t Hope You Sound Ready. Prove It.
If you’re pursuing your first MSL role, your answer to "Tell me about yourself" determines whether you sound like:
A clinician or researcher exploring industry…
or
A future Medical Affairs Professional.
Structure is the difference.
On March 3 at 5 pm CST, we’re hosting a live workshop for Aspiring MSLs where we teach the exact formula to answer this question with clarity and confidence.
You’ll learn how to:
→ Directly connect your background to the MSL role
→ Eliminate rambling
→ Sound polished — not scripted
No fluff. Just a framework you can use immediately.
Join us live on March 3 at 5PM CST.
Current MSLs: Elevate Your Executive Presence
This question doesn’t disappear in the industry.
It just gets higher stakes.
“Introduce yourself to the new VP.”
“Tell the team about your role.”
“Give us a quick background.”
This is where strong MSLs often shrink — listing responsibilities instead of impact.
Here’s a blog post with elevator pitch templates designed for MSLs who want to:
→ Position for promotion
→ Increase executive visibility
→ Transition strategically
Influence starts with how you introduce yourself.
Read the elevator pitch templates here.
Sharpen It in Mira (Based on Who’s Listening)
Once you draft your answer, refine it for the audience.
Open Mira and try:
“Here’s my current introduction: [INSERT].
Edit this for an audience of _______ (Hiring Manager / VP Medical / Cross-functional team / Congress setting).
Make it concise, confident, and aligned to what they care about.”
Same background.
Different emphasis.
Different impact.
Refine your introduction inside Mira here.
TL;DR – Quick Wins
- Your rambling isn't the issue. Positioning is.
- March 3: Learn the formula (Aspiring MSLs).
- Use the templates to level up your executive presence.
- Sharpen it in Mira until it sounds undeniable.
You don’t get remembered for your resume.
You get remembered for how you introduce yourself.
In your corner always,
Patrina, Sarah & Ralph
P.S. Seriously- want to guess what the barrel is for? Reply! And then:
Set up time here to learn more about gamified in-person & virtual Medical Affairs team training.
Upcoming MSL Mastery Events:
- DIA MASC Forum (Boston) - Mar 2-4, 2026
- Workshop Lead: Patrina Pellett, PhD
- Focus: Applying AI across the full MSL workflow
- Why Attend: Packed with practical examples for field teams & leadership
- MAPS - Masterclass Field Medical (Denver) - Mar 22, 2026
- Speaker: Patrina Pellett, PhD
- Focus: AI in Action: Transforming How Medical Affairs Teams Learn
- MAPS - Americas Meeting - March 24, 2026
- American Pharmacists Association - APhA Annual Meeting (LA) - Mar 30, 2026
- Speaker: Sarah Snyder
- Focus: Say It with Strategy: The Industry Edition
- DIA Course (Virtual) - Apr 29, 2026
- Speaker: Patrina Pellett, PhD & Sarah Snyder
- Theme: Integrating AI across Medical Affairs
- Outcome: Boost efficiency, clarity & impact.
For Individuals:
- Tell Me About Yourself: The MSL Interview Answer That Gets You Hired Workshop (Free for Aspire MSL or RISE members or register here) - Mar 3, 2026
- The 3-Step Strategic Territory System for MSLs Workshop (Free for RISE and LEAP members or register here) - Mar 3, 2026
- Aspire MSL Office Hours - Mar 4, 2026
- Aspire MSL Office Hours - Mar 11, 2026
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