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4 Strategies to Become an “Exceeds Expectations” MSL | Kathleen Frezza, PharmD
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4 Strategies to Become an “Exceeds Expectations” MSL | Kathleen Frezza, PharmD
What separates an MSL who simply meets expectations from one who consistently exceeds them?
In this episode of The Pharmaverse Podcast, powered by Inside MSL, host Michael Pietrack sits down with Kathleen Frezza, PharmD, a Medical Affairs leader with more than 20 years of experience as an MSL, MSL manager, and scientific director.
Kathleen shares four practical strategies MSLs can use to stand out, become more valuable to their teams, and position themselves for greater career opportunities.
📙 In This Episode:
✔ Take initiative without overextending yourself — Master your core responsibilities and metrics first, then look for opportunities to expand your experience through training, speaker programs, Medical Communications, and cross-functional projects.
✔ Make your career interests known — Your manager can't help you pursue opportunities they don't know you want. Learn how to communicate your career goals during check-ins and performance planning.
✔ Stay positive and bring solutions — High-performing MSLs don't just identify problems. They choose their battles, think constructively, and bring potential solutions to challenging situations.
✔ Track your accomplishments — Keep an ongoing record of projects, contributions, wins, and positive feedback instead of trying to remember everything at annual review time.
Michael also shares a simple but useful strategy: create a "kudos folder" where you save positive feedback and accomplishments throughout the year.
🚀 Go Beyond Your Job Description
One of Kathleen's most valuable lessons is learning to recognize your manager's unspoken needs.
If you hear your manager mention something that needs to get done, don't always wait to be assigned the task. Identify where you can help, create a first draft or potential solution, and demonstrate that you're listening and willing to take ownership.
That kind of initiative can show that you're thinking beyond your individual responsibilities and considering the needs of the entire team.
🎯 Breaking Into an MSL Career
Kathleen also addresses a common challenge for aspiring Medical Science Liaisons:
"How do I get MSL experience when every MSL position requires experience?"
Her advice is to stay persistent and remain open to therapeutic areas outside your exact specialty. Contract and consulting MSL opportunities can also provide valuable industry experience and help strengthen your future applications.
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