How do you juggle these responsibilities? How do you engage with thought leaders and colleagues to contribute the most value as an MSL? How is it possible to manage the many demands the job entails and maintain work-life balance? How do you shine among a field of highly talented, highly motivated peers? What is needed to parlay an MSL job into a rich and rewarding career?

Answers to these questions and more are found in this wonderful guide,The Art of Excellence: Build a Rockstar Career as a Medical Science Liaison and Beyond, by Dr. Cathy Andorfer.The Art of Excellence combines common-sense advice and engaging stories from Dr. Andorfer’s experiences as an MSL for large and small companies, as a leader of MSL teams, and as someone who mentors other MSL leaders.

Whether you are a bench scientist interested in becoming an MSL, a pharmacist who recently joined industry, a clinician curious about alternative career options, or an MSL with years of experience, The Art of Excellence will help you propel your career to new heights. In fact, though The Art of Excellence focuses on teaching you to become a true Rockstar MSL, Dr. Andorfer’s sage wisdom, honesty, and many words of encouragement make this a valuable guide for people working in a wide variety of pharmaceutical careers.

The Art of Excellence will empower and inspire MSLs, and aspiring MSLs, to develop the skills needed to make the most of their careers and maximize their success. It will help you identify areas of focus to elevate your value within the team and within your company.

• The four foundations essential for every successful MSL.
• Optimal strategies for engaging with thought leaders and colleagues.
• How to build your brand and distinguish yourself from your talented peers.
• Three key characteristics of a Rockstar MSL.
• Networking tips for introverts and extroverts.
• How to cultivate your strengths and improve your weaknesses.
• Ways to break out of your comfort zone and optimize your success.
• How to make thoughtful career moves.
• Ways to break into the role if you are an aspiring MSL.
• And much more.

The Art of Excellence will help you gain a deeper knowledge of the art of the MSL role. Throughout the book, you will be given practical and applicable advice that you can adopt right now to help you become a Rockstar MSL.