MSL Talk

Tom Caravela

tom@carolangroup.com

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Booking Overview

This niche professional interview show focuses on Medical Science Liaison careers, medical affairs, and the evolving pharmaceutical and biotechnology workforce, with external guests who have direct MSL or medical affairs experience. Suitable pitches include MSL leaders, medical affairs executives, experienced practitioners, and experts on workforce or artificial intelligence trends affecting pharma; booking difficulty is low because the show features accessible industry professionals rather than highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 306

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

Contact Information

tom@carolangroup.com

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Host

Tom Caravela - Medical Science Liaison recruiter and founder of The Carolan Group.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Direct experience as a Medical Science Liaison or medical affairs professional, preferably with leadership, career development, or specialized expertise relevant to the MSL field.
Required Achievements:  
Progression from MSL into medical affairs leadership, Long-term career experience in medical affairs, Expertise in the future of the MSL role and related workplace trends

Recent Guest Discussions

Carolyn Reever - The Future Of The MSL Role, Artificial Intelligence In Medical Affairs, Productivity, And Skills Required For Future Msls.

Stacey Curtiss - Career Progression In Medical Affairs, MSL Experience, Leadership Development, Relationship Building, And Career Longevity.

Recent Topics

Msl, Medical Affairs, Pharma, Biotech, Careers

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
MSL Talk
:

12 Habits of Highly Likable People

June 23, 2026

Tom Caravela discusses the critical role of building strong relationships in the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) field, inspired by a quote from Maya Angelou. He outlines twelve essential habits that can enhance likability and consistency, ranging from giving full attention and mastering the art of the pause to remembering small details and using people's names. Tom emphasizes the importance of being comfortable with silence, offering genuine compliments, and matching others' energy. He also di...

Has the MSL Role Become Obsolete?

June 16, 2026

In this episode, Carolyn Reever joins the discussion about the evolving landscape of the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role. They examine whether the MSL role is becoming obsolete amid changes in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. The dialogue addresses the impact of AI on the role, including how AI tools are transforming productivity and what key skills future MSLs will require. They stress the importance of keeping up with technological advancements and forecast the future demand for M...

Career Longevity in Medical Affairs: How to Stay Relevant for 20+ Years

June 09, 2026

In this episode, Tom Caravela is joined by Stacey Curtiss as they discuss her journey into medical affairs and share key insights from her early years as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL). They explore career progression and leadership roles, highlighting major shifts in the industry and the importance of staying relevant. Stacey emphasizes the need to be comfortable in uncomfortable situations and the role of relationship building in career growth. The conversation includes advice for MSLs asp...

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