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The Pharmaverse is a leadership podcast that brings you exclusive insights from the stars of the Pharma universe. Hosted by Michael Pietrack, a top Pharma and Biotech recruiter, whose team partners with the most recognizable Pharma companies in the industry, as well as the hottest of the emerging Biotechs. In each episode, Michael sits down with influential and innovative leaders in the Pharmaceutical and related industries. Listeners will hear from stars from all sectors of the Pharmaverse and will gain valuable insights to help lead their team or structure their careers. Whether you're a current leader, an aspiring leader, or a leadership enthusiast, the Pharmaverse Podcast has something for you. Tune in and subscribe!
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- 1 weeks ago26 min
MSL Leadership: From Expert to Leader | Becky Martin, PhD
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- 2 weeks ago43 min
MSL Career Growth: Do You Really Want To Be A Manager?
In this episode of Pharmaverse for MSLs, powered by Inside MSL, host Michael Pietrack speaks with Scott Conry, PharmD, about Medical Science Liaison career development, leadership readiness, and opportunities beyond people management. Scott explains why being a top-performing MSL doesn’t automatically prepare you to lead a team. Moving into management changes your daily responsibilities, your relationship with science, and how you measure success. Before pursuing that promotion, he encourage...
- 3 weeks ago23 min
What Every Healthcare Leader Needs to Know About Courage
Can you build an ambitious career without sacrificing the life you love? And what separates a high-performing individual contributor from someone ready to lead? In this episode of The Pharmaverse Podcast, host Michael Pietrack speaks with Dr. Amama Sadiq about women in leadership, career growth in Medical Affairs, and building teams that help others succeed. Amama shares how her father shaped her views on ambition and family, why meaningful careers don’t always follow a straight path, and h...
- 4 weeks ago27 min
MSL Interview Presentation: 3 Mistakes to Avoid & What Hiring Managers Want
Your MSL interview presentation reveals more than your scientific knowledge. It shows hiring managers how you communicate, handle pressure and build relationships. In this episode of **The Pharmaverse Podcast for MSLs**, host **Michael Pietrack** speaks with medical affairs consultant **Geeta, PharmD**, about three common mistakes candidates make during their final interview presentation—and how to approach it with confidence. Drawing on her experience interviewing candidates and leading Me...
- Sep 28, 202630 min
Why Most Leaders Fail at Difficult Conversations
In this episode of The Pharmaverse Podcast, host Michael Pietrack speaks with Rajat Mishra, co-founder and CEO of Present Vivo, about how AI is changing medical affairs, scientific content creation, and the future of the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role. Rajat explains how AI can help teams turn a single publication into presentations, posters, brochures, and other materials more quickly. But speed alone is not enough: scientific accuracy, useful context, and human review remain essential....
- Sep 21, 202630 min
The AI Trap: Why MSLs Can't Rely on Automation for KOLs
Will artificial intelligence replace Medical Science Liaisons—or help them become more effective? In this episode of The Pharmaverse Podcast, host Michael Pietrack speaks with experienced Field Medical leader Annika Swenson about how MSLs and Medical Affairs teams can use AI responsibly, improve their performance and protect the human relationships at the heart of the profession. Annika shares practical ways MSLs can move beyond basic administrative tasks and use AI to prepare for KOL conve...
- Sep 14, 202638 min
The Psychology of Influence: How Great Leaders Get People to Choose Them | Christian Hansen
Why do some leaders immediately earn trust while others struggle to make an impact? In this episode of The Pharmaverse Podcast, host Michael Pietrack speaks with bestselling author and influence expert Christian Hansen about the psychology of influential communication—and how leaders can become the obvious choice without dominating the conversation or sounding “salesy.” Christian explains why influence is not simply about expertise, credentials or having the best solution. It is about how o...
- Sep 7, 202619 min
6 Common MSL Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them | Field Medical Career Advice
What separates a good MSL from a trusted scientific partner? In this episode of The Pharmaverse Podcast, Michael Pietrack sits down with Gerard Diesenroth, PharmD, a field medical leader with experience building high-performing MSL teams, leading MSL training, and supporting multiple drug launches. Gerard breaks down six common mistakes Medical Science Liaisons make—in KOL engagements, at medical conferences, and within their own organizations—and shares practical ways to improve. You’ll lear...
About Pharmaverse Podcast
The Pharmaverse is a leadership podcast that brings you exclusive insights from the stars of the Pharma universe. Hosted by Michael Pietrack, a top Pharma and Biotech recruiter, whose team partners with the most recognizable Pharma companies in the industry, as well as the hottest of the emerging Biotechs. In each episode, Michael sits down with influential and innovative leaders in the Pharmaceutical and related industries. Listeners will hear from stars from all sectors of the Pharmaverse and will gain valuable insights to help lead their team or structure their careers. Whether you're a current leader, an aspiring leader, or a leadership enthusiast, the Pharmaverse Podcast has something for you. Tune in and subscribe!
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