Table of Contents

The Medical Science Liaison Role 7

Critical Attitude for Aspiring MSLs 21

Starting Out as a Contract MSL 29

Applying to MSL Positions 39

Working with Recruiters 56

Do You Have the Right Expectations? 67

Overcoming “Catch-22” 78

Acing the Telephone Screening 90

Inspiring Confidence in Interviews 98

… Now What? 111

Questions and Answers 117

Epilogue: An Open Letter to MSLs 134

Bibliography 136

About the Author 138