What are the components of a successful, and effective, presentation as a Medical Science Liaison?

"I believe that the most important part of a presentation is to have a compelling opening and closing. These are the times when the audience is the most engaged and when you should make the boldest statements in your pitch. I have given hundreds of presentations over the course of my career and this approach has never failed me. As a Medical Science Liaison, I've also learned that being brief but effective was also important as the physicians are very pressed for time and appreciate the right amount of info in the right amount of time."

First and foremost, you need to assure your interviewer that you will be comfortable presenting information to medical field leaders, both in-person and virtually. Talk about your ability to present complicated information in an exciting and educational manner. Then you can get into the details on what makes a presentation to physicians and healthcare leaders effective. Some of those components include understanding your audience, using correct medical terminology, being presentable in appearance, and utilizing the art of storytelling.