Rheumatology MSL | Novartis

If you are certain you want to become an MSL, are willing to put in the hard work, and are seeking excellent mentors, then look no further than Breakthrough MSL. One of the most difficult parts of breaking into an MSL role without experience, is that you’re unaware of your own blind spots. In other words, you don’t know, what you don’t know. This is where Breakthrough MSL becomes invaluable. 

Preparation is the key to success, and Dr. Mike and Dr. Simon did a phenomenal job of preparing me for my interviews, my presentation, and the Q&A portion that followed. I left each consultation with a “game plan” and a clear sense of direction. Their guidance saved me so much time and energy, and it allowed me to be laser focused on the task at hand. 

Something that was particularly eye-opening was the practice Q&A section during our mock presentation consultation. It really helped me see the multiple different angles that an interviewer could take. This is something that I couldn’t really find in other MSL resources, but Dr. Mike and Dr. Simon did a wonderful job in terms of helping me understand what to expect and how to answer these types of questions, even when I may not know the answer.  Furthermore, I learned how to stand out from the competition by seizing the multiple different opportunities that are available, but are oftentimes overlooked. They also encouraged me to take bold risks, which impressed the interviewers and ultimately paid off big time.

Lastly, every time I reached out to Dr. Mike and Dr. Simon, they were quick to respond. There was never a point where I felt like I was left hanging. They went above and beyond, even on Thanksgiving Day, looking over my presentation and offering me feedback to make sure that I could make the necessary changes as soon as possible and maximize my prep time. That is just one example, but there were countless times when I felt their unwavering support and dedication to help me succeed. 

Breakthrough MSL, without a doubt, was one of the best investments I made for my career and for my own self-improvement and growth. By implementing Dr. Mike and Dr. Simon’s insightful advice and strategies, I was able to land my first MSL role with a top company. Their mentorship really helped expand my perspective, foster new skills, take risks, and ultimately stretch myself to meet the challenge. There is so much more I could say, but I will conclude by saying that it was truly a privilege to learn from Dr. Mike and Dr. Simon.