Medical Affairs Spotlight

If you're always waiting for Friday, that’s your clue. Not a flaw. Not a failure. Just a quiet signal from your ambition saying: Hey, this isn’t it. You didn’t step into your career to survive the workweek and live for PTO. But when your calendar’s packed and your spark is low, it’s easy ...

Jul 30, 2025

Edition 11: AI Isn’t Your Biggest Career Risk

You won’t lose your career to AI. You’ll lose it to poor communication. You can be: → Brilliant → Strategic → Even overprepared But if you choke in the moment that matters, or worse, ramble and lose your audience, you won’t get the promotion. You’ll get passed over. This week, we’re getting...

May 22, 2025

Edition 10: Will AI Take My Job

Everywhere you turn, someone’s saying, “AI is coming for your job.” That kind of message can leave you frozen, wondering: Am I falling behind? Will I be replaced? How do I even keep up? We’ve been sitting with these same questions, and here’s what is going to happen: ✅ AI will change how you wo...

May 12, 2025

Edition 9: Mira

Ever found yourself rage-clicking Google at midnight for the right Medical Affairs or job search resource? Same. We’ve been there. Clicking, scrolling, opening 100 tabs, only to close them all in frustration. It’s not that the information isn’t out there. It’s that finding it fast, when you need ...

May 12, 2025

Edition 8: Rejection (Layoff)

The email that nobody wants pops up in your inbox. It's usually a calendar invite with no explanation but big names and big tension. Your career was going great and then suddenly, it's a reduction in force. That’s the layoff experience. One moment you’re contributing. Next, you’re out. No warnin...

May 12, 2025

Edition 7: Loneliness

Ever opened your laptop and thought: “Why does this feel so hard and so lonely?” You’re not imagining it. We recently asked our LinkedIn community:“How hard is it to build relationships when working remotely?”👉 78% said Moderately or Extremely challenging.But the comments told us everything: “I...

May 12, 2025

Edition 6: Virtual Presentations

Sarah's husband got rear-ended while he was on a Zoom call this morning. Yep. Literally in traffic, on camera, during a virtual meeting. (And no, he wasn’t driving. Don’t worry. As Sarah's daughter helpfully said: “At least he was on mute.”) Here’s the kicker: It wasn’t his fault. But it is a per...

May 12, 2025

Edition 5: Excelling as an MSL in your first 3 years

The first 3 years as an MSL set the stage for long-term success. From building relationships to establishing your professional brand, every step you take matters. Having a clear roadmap can make all the difference in how quickly you transition from a new hire to a trusted scientific partner. In E...

May 12, 2025

Edition 4: General Presentation Skills

Presentation skills are your differentiator. Whether you're navigating an interview, meeting with KOLs, or leading internal conversations, your ability to deliver complex data with clarity and confidence can elevate every interaction. A well-crafted presentation doesn’t just share information—i...

May 12, 2025

Edition 3: Conference Preparation

Conference season is here—and whether you’re prepping for ASCO, ESMO, or MAPS (Patrina and Tom are attending, stop by and say hi!), now’s the time to fine-tune your strategy. In Edition 3 of the Medical Affairs Spotlight Newsletter, we’re diving into practical, high-impact ways to prepare for con...

May 12, 2025

Edition 2: Time Management

Time is every Medical Affairs professional's most valuable resource—so how you manage it can make all the difference. If you ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day, you’re not alone. Edition 2 of the Medical Affairs Spotlight Newsletter is inspired by Patrina's upcoming Time Man...

May 12, 2025

Edition 1: AI in Medical Affairs

AI isn’t the future of Medical Affairs. It’s already here. And the MSLs who learn to use it smartly will be the ones who thrive. But if you’re not sure where to start, or if AI feels overwhelming, don’t worry. Edition 1 of the Medical Affairs Spotlight Newsletter is packed with practical ways to ...

May 12, 2025

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