MSL 411 is a Medical Affairs podcast exploring the topics that matter most to aspiring and experienced MSLs, brought to you by SEMbio.
Hosted by Linda Eskew
Ep 46 | Making It Work: Parenting, Travel, and Life as an MSL, featuring Lille Tidwell, PhD
In this episode of MSL 411, we’re talking about something that doesn’t always make it into conversations about field medical careers, and that’s what it actually looks like to be a parent while doing this job. In this episode of MSL 411, we’re joined by Lille Tidwell, an MSL who has lived nearly every stage of that experience. We’ll talk candidly about the practical realities of parenting as an MSL, the experiences that are especially challenging for mothers, how territory size and company cu...
17 Jun 2026
Ep 45 | The Fellowship Path: Not Your Average Rotation
In this episode of MSL 411, Linda sits down with Obinna Ekechukwu, PharmD, Senior Medical Science Liaison in Oncology, to explore the fellowship pathway into the MSL role, and why it’s definitely “not your average rotation.” Whether you’re a PharmD student, fellow, aspiring MSL, or simply curious about nontraditional pharmacy careers, this episode offers practical insight into building a meaningful career in field medical. Have feedback for us? Click here text to your hosts Connect with SEM...
21 May 2026
Ep 44 | The Contract MSL Route to Industry: One PharmD’s Path Out of Retail Pharmacy
In this episode of MSL 411, host Linda Eskew sits down with Rupesh Patel, PharmD, to unpack one of the most realistic (and often misunderstood) pathways into Medical Affairs: the contract MSL role. Coming from a retail pharmacy background, Rupesh shares the challenges of breaking into industry, why most retail pharmacists struggle to make the transition, and what it actually takes to stand out. We dive into how contract MSL roles work, why they can be a powerful entry point, and how to levera...
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 33 / 100
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YouTube
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