Previous Clients I’ve helped get MSL jobs:

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I got my first MSL job 6 weeks after my PhD with no MSL experience and you can too.

​You don’t need MSL Experience to get an MSL job. You need a strategy and an understanding of the role.

I got my first MSL job with no experience.

You can do it, too. Just imagine…..

  • Recruiters calling you about MSLs jobs

  • Getting responses from hiring managers from your Linkedin outreach emails

  • Being 100% confident in your understanding of the MSL role

  • Getting MSL interviews

Aspiring MSL to Hired MSL

A self-paced online course

  • Module 1: MSL Knowledge

  • Module 2: MSL Skill Gap Assessment

  • Module 3: Resume Optimization

  • Module 4: MSL Cover Letter

  • Module 5: Linkedin Optimization

  • Module 6: Grow your Medicals Affairs Network

What previous clients say

  • The MSL Consultant coaching package has taken me, a PhD graduate with no direct industry experience and a limited understanding of an MSL role, to someone confident in taking this next step in my career. Before coaching, I was lacking the skills to translate the experience that I have built during my research and teaching career into a marketable resume. The guides have also helped me tweak my LinkedIn and stand out from the crowd. I particularly found the suggested courses and upskilling valuable, as well as the guides on what the MSL role actually entails.

    Post Doctoral Researcher, Australia

  • The skill gap assessment not only identified what areas I could improve on to become a more competitive applicant but also gave me a roadmap on several areas of how to go about acquiring those skills. It also served as a confidence booster to have an MSL practitioner look over my skills and if they were sufficient for entry-level positions. I would wholly recommend Aoife’s service to my friends in the biomedical field.

  • Excellent service - much more personalised than most services (and I've previously used a couple). The part I found most different from other services was the skills gap assessment – it really is a personalized and realistic assessment. I would for sure recommend this service to a friend and I now feel more confident about getting my 1st MSL job. ​ ​

    Postdoctoral Researcher, Portugal

  • MSL Consultant provided an excellent coaching service. I was happy to learn that some of my skills I had overlooked would be beneficial to the MSL role, while the traditional skills needed for academia would not hold as much weight. I highly recommend the MSL Consultant coaching service!

    PhD Candidate USA

  • During a coaching session, Aoife offered valuable advice on aspects such as tailoring the CV and building a medical affairs network. I highly recommend any aspiring MSL to get in touch with Aoife to get valuable advice.

    Amirthan, Pharmacy Lecturer, UK

  • I highly recommend Aoife, after listing to the MSL podcast and reading the MSL book, I decided to do a personal consulting with Aoife. The interview was very helpful to see more clearly about the MSL role and update my resume for this role and the transition from academia to industry. She can provide you with all of the advice, support and guidance you need to become a successful MSL. She is very experienced in this field and knows exactly what you need to do to make the transition.

    Karima, Post Doc, Canada

  • I approached Aoife at MSL Consultant Ltd to start my transition from a basic scientist into becoming an MSL. The depth of knowledge to aid my applications for the role and the specificity the Aoife gave to me was great. I am so appreciative of the invaluable guidance and steps to reach my goals of becoming an MSL and look forward to continuing working with Aoife. Thank you!!!

    Yanteen, Scientific Officer, UK

Aspiring MSL to Hired MSL Course Content

Module 1: MSL Knowledge

  • The first step in getting a medical science liaison job is to fully understand what the MSL job entails. You need to have this knowledge to be able to demonstrate in your resume and cover letter that even without MSL experience you can still do the job.

    What you’ll learn:

    How to define the MSL job, clearly and succinctly with an example​

    Understand the MSL hiring process & be able to answer typical MSL interview questions

    Understand the day to day roles and responsibilities of an MSL

    Format:

    PDF 

Module 2: MSL Skill Gap Assessment

  • The second step in getting your first MSL job is identifying the skills required for an MSL job and filling any gaps you have.

    ​What you’ll learn:

    The skills required to be a high performing MSL

    Identify any gaps you have in regards to these skills

    How to fill these skills gaps with free online courses from highly reputable organisations

    Format:

    PDF

Module 3: Resume Optimization

  • The third step in getting a medical science liaison job is optimizing your resume.

    What you’ll learn:

    The best way to layout your resume to demonstrate that you have the skills to be an MSL (even if you don’t have previous MSL experience)

    A template for writing an executive summary which demonstrates your understanding of the MSL job

    How to write your experience so that it is impactful and shows how you can add value to the hiring company

    Format:

    PDF

Module 5: Linkedin Optimization

  • The fifth step in getting an MSL job is ensuring your online presence is optimized so recruiters and hiring managers start reaching out to you.

    What you will learn:​

    How to increase interest in your LinkedIn page from MSL recruiters

    Understand how to search for MSL jobs using LinkedIn

    Which keywords should appear in your LinkedIn profile in order to attract recruiters and hiring managers to your page

    Format:

    PDF

Module 4: MSL Cover Letter

  • The fourth step in securing your first medical science liaison job is writing a great cover letter.

    What you’ll learn:

    Template cover letter to show how your experience can address the required skills listed in the position description

    How to sign off a cover letter to demonstrate your value to the hiring company

    Know how to tailor each cover letter to each hiring company to demonstrate you a good fit for the company culture

    Format: 

    PDF

Module 6: Networking

  • The sixth and one of the most important steps in landing your first MSL job. It’s not just about what you know, it’s also about who you know.

    What you will learn:​

    How to utilise conferences to speak to MSLs and MSL hiring managers

    How to position yourself as a suitable MSL candidate in just 1 sentence

    Also included:

    A template email to send to contacts on LinkedIn to grow your medical affairs network

    Format:

    PDF

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course for?

This course is for aspiring MSLs who want to get their first MSL job. Your background can be PhD, Pharm D, Medical or anything else.

What is the format of the modules?

Each module is a self-paced guidance document in the form of a PDF.

When does the course start?

Once you purchase the course, you will have immediate access to the modules and can start straight away. You will have lifetime access to the course.

How long does each module take to complete?

​Each module takes between 20 mins to 1 hr to complete.

The online courses recommended in module 2 are video and written content and take approx. 40 min to complete.

​Who is this course applicable to?

​This course can be taken by aspiring MSLs located anywhere in the world and previous students have been based in Australia, New Zealand, US, UK, Europe, Asia and Canada.

​Additional questions? 

Send me an email at info@mslconsultant.com