Breakthrough MSL Masterclass: The Final Interview Presentation
For most companies, your final interview for the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role will involve a scientific/clinical presentation with a Q&A session, which will be unlike any presentation you’ve delivered in the past. The final interview presentation is the last and most critical opportunity to convince your interview panel that you can engage an audience of Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) through masterful scientific communication and storytelling.
For candidates with no prior MSL experience, this presentation is a tightrope scenario with dramatic consequences: If you ace it, you may earn the benefit of the doubt over another candidate with MSL experience. If you falter or deliver a mediocre presentation, you won’t get the offer.
To overcome this barrier, you need to know the following:
How does a seasoned MSL present to KOLs?
How do MSL presentations differ from those you’ve given or seen in the past?
What are the practical strategies/tactics MSLs leverage to translate complex scientific concepts and dense clinical data to diverse audiences?
What will your interview panel be critiquing you on?
In this masterclass, Dr. Michael J. Moore will first present a full final interview presentation, followed by a detailed play-by-play breakdown of each section of his presentation with proven strategies, tactics, and industry secrets so you can impress your interview panel and effectively present like an experienced MSL.
Instructor(s): Michael J. Moore, PhD
Class Length: 9 video lessons (2 hours 30 minutes)
Topics Covered: Improve Your Public Speaking Skills, Scientific Storytelling, Analyzing a Clinical Study
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The Final Interview Presentation - Delivered by Dr. Michael J. Moore
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Official Trailer
Award-winning Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) and public speaker, Dr. Michael J. Moore, is a leading advocate of the MSL profession. In his 6+ year industry career, he has coached, mentored, trained, and launched the careers of hundreds of MSLs. Now, with this first-of-its-kind resource, Dr. Moore teaches you everything he’s learned about the art of presenting so you can effectively present like a seasoned MSL and ace your final presentation– the last barrier between you and the job offer
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Final Interview Presentation
For the first time ever, watch Dr. Moore–an award-winning Senior MSL and public speaker–deliver his full final interview presentation from start to finish. Modeled after the real-world, high-impact presentations he’s successfully delivered to multiple interview panels for MSL roles, this exclusive session gives you the rare opportunity to watch a video example of how a seasoned MSL presents
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Act 1: Starting Strong and Selling Your Expertise
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Lesson 1: Wow Your Interview Panel From the Get-Go
Want to impress your interview panel and position yourself as a top-tier MSL candidate within the first two minutes of your final interview presentation? Dr. Moore teaches you all the proven presentation strategies and tactics that high-performing MSLs routinely use to command attention, establish credibility, and leave a lasting impact on the first slide
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Lesson 2: Frame Your Presentation's Story
One of the biggest reasons MSL candidates fail their final interview presentation is treating it like a journal club instead of a compelling story. Dr. Moore reveals a powerful strategy that the best MSLs use to make their presentations more engaging and impactful. Learn why this eye-opening and game-changing strategy will captivate your interview panel, how to execute it flawlessly, and why most candidates overlook it
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Lesson 3: Underscore the Unmet Needs
Your interview panel will be meticulously scrutinizing your understanding of the therapeutic area (TA) and treatment landscape. Dr. Moore teaches you how experienced MSLs highlight the unmet needs in the TA and position themselves as credible experts to connect with their KOLs in real-world presentations. Plus, uncover two industry insider secrets that will give you a distinct edge over your competition and a deeper understanding of what it’s really like to present as an MSL
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Act 2: Bringing the Science and Clinical Study to Life
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Lesson 1: Own the Science
How does a seasoned MSL expertly explain complex scientific concepts like the pathophysiology of a disease and the pharmacologic mechanism of action of a medication? Dr. Moore walks you through how to present challenging topics in a way that educates and engages your interview panel on a deeper level so you can ace this defining moment of your final interview presentation
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Lesson 2: Master the Study's Methods
The methods section is, without a doubt, where MSL candidates struggle most in their final presentations. Dr. Moore shares valuable MSL-tested strategies and tactics to master the art of presenting a clinical study’s methods in a clear, compelling way–without overwhelming your audience with information overload
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Lesson 3: Translate the Numbers to Outcomes
Presenting your clinical study’s results (i.e., patient demographics, efficacy results, safety outcomes, etc.) means navigating a sea of numbers, which can numb your audience to their meaning. Dr. Moore highlights effective strategies and tactics the top MSLs use to bring the numbers to life in a meaningful way that impacts their KOLs and HCPs. Plus, discover the delicate balance MSLs must strike when presenting key efficacy and safety outcomes and learn the critical red flags to avoid
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Act 3: Closing With Confidence
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Bonus Module
Meet your instructor
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Meet your instructor ✳
Michael J. Moore, PhD
Senior Medical Science Liaison / Head, Field Medical Training & Development
Theranica USA, Inc.
Michael J. Moore, PhD is a Korean American adoptee, award-winning public speaker, and high-performing Medical Affairs professional with an accomplished 6+ year career in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.
Just six months after graduating with his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Texas A&M University. Dr. Moore successfully defied the odds by breaking through to pharma and landing a coveted full-time Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role. Today, he serves in a dual, hybrid role at Theranica USA, Inc. as a Senior Migraine MSL and the Head of Field Medical Training & Development.
As an MSL, he strives to advance the modern-day state of medicine and evidenced-based clinical practices in a designated therapeutic area by educating and establishing collaborative relationships with world-renowned medical thought leaders. With diverse professional experiences in various-sized companies, Dr. Moore possesses a unique perspective of the industry at large, a clear understanding of the complex, yet critical role Medical Affairs plays within the company, and a sharp insight into the more abstract, granular nuances of the profession (e.g., scientific storytelling, relationship-building, etc.).
Part unapologetic science nerd, part extroverted "people person," part lifelong learner— Dr. Moore has and continues to serve as both a passionate advocate for the MSL career and trusted mentor to incoming generations of future pharma/biotech professionals.
He resides in Austin, TX with his playful but goofy White German Shepherd, Chingu, and is a lover of life, travel, film, and adventures (not in that order).
Course FAQ
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In this Masterclass, Dr. Michael Moore will deliver a full-length Final Interview Presentation, modeled after the real presentations he’s successfully delivered as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to multiple interview panels/committees. Following the presentation, Dr. Moore will provide an in-depth breakdown of each section, revealing key strategies, proven tactics, and common industry red flags to avoid. Plus, he’ll share exclusive insider secrets from Medical Affairs leaders to elevate your final presentation to the standard of a seasoned, biopharmaceutical MSL.