Peter N. | Hepatology MSL
I am thrilled to share my comprehensive experience working with Dr. Mike at Breakthrough MSL Consulting as I transitioned from being a clinical pharmacist to an MSL. During my time partnering with Breakthrough MSL, I’ve considered Dr. Mike as both an invaluable mentor and friend, who has proven to be an endless source of actionable wisdom in this incredibly popular and competitive industry.
Dr. Mike’s expertise in optimizing résumés is second to none; he took the time to meticulously review my CV and craft a powerful and personalized story that highlighted my key MSL-relevant experiences and skills, which undoubtedly contributed to securing interviews. In fact, the Hiring Manager for my first job noted that the experiences in my résumé truly stood out in a way that they couldn’t pass up the opportunity to get to know me.
From the moment I received news of my interview, Dr. Mike’s dedication to holistically preparing me for my first MSL interview was truly eye-opening. He immediately coached me on how to thoroughly research the company and my interviewers, the therapeutic area I would be entering, as well as arming me with a deeper degree of knowledge and confidence around the MSL role and the nuances of how it’s performed. Additionally, his guidance in designing and strategically planning my final interview presentation was invaluable. One thing that is clear is Dr. Mike’s superpower: his masterful ability to immerse his listeners in a story (if you haven’t already done so, check out how he delivers presentations on his YouTube channel or Instagram and you’ll see what I mean). It’s one thing to understand the science at the company, but Dr. Mike transformed my presentation to a truly captivating and relatable story to a diverse audience of internal stakeholders. The praise I received from my first MSL manager following my presentation speaks for itself:
“…That was the best presentation I’ve ever seen from someone with no industry experience.”
Throughout the entire process, Dr. Mike’s unwavering support and immersive mentorship went above and beyond my expectations; we scheduled numerous mock interviews and dry runs of my presentation, providing incisive, constructive feedback each time to level up my delivery. When it came time to accept and negotiate my first MSL job offer, Dr. Mike’s seasoned industry experience truly shined. His practical advice and guidance was instrumental throughout the negotiation process and guaranteed that I secured a competitive offer reflective of my value and expertise. From anecdotal experience, many pharmacists and health care providers tend to struggle with negotiations as we have focused our entire careers on finishing our training and eagerly signing whatever offer is thrown our way. With Dr. Mike’s help, I was able to secure a compensation package that impressed my colleagues.
I can unequivocally say that the mentorship provided by Dr. Mike at Breakthrough MSL was paramount in my successful transition to industry. His expertise, dedication, and personalized approach to collaborating with the client truly makes him an invaluable mentor for anyone, not only looking to break into their first MSL, but also excelling in the role. Connecting with Dr. Mike has been the best career decision in my professional life, and it will be yours as well.