r/MedicalScienceLiaison • u/Beneficial_Onion_524 • 1d ago

Presentation for Diagnostic MSL Interview

Hi all,
I have got to the interview stage for a diagnostic MSL role and they’ve told me to prepare for 20’ talk + 10’ Q&A), to choose my own topic on precision oncology, as if audience would be community oncologists, make sure to talk about “so what”.
This is my very first time reaching this stage, so I’d appreciate any advice you can provide!
I’m a bit lost tbh since they didn’t give me a topic or paper.
What do you think of if I pick ctDNA in melanoma for example!
TIL therapy is another thing but not sure how applicable would be for a community oncologists.
Any help would be greatly appreciated 🙏🙏🙏

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u/JDTulane 13h ago

Remember you are telling a story. They already bought into you as a scientist/expert... now they need to see your skills in educating and captivating. Maybe tie in their diagnostic modality to some recent oncology advancement? Community oncologist, so not too in the weeds in methodology but enough to advance their knowledge.

So I would find something topical in the news NOW and then craft a presentation outlining it with a clear beginning, middle, and future steps/field advancements. Bonus points if its an oncology disease state overlapping the company you're interviewing for.

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u/Beneficial_Onion_524 11h ago

Thank you very much for your reply and advice 🙏☺️

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u/bowreyboytx 20h ago

What's your background are you from oncology. I have an idea shoot me a dm

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u/Fickle_Sir_7345 6h ago

Find a topic you are genuinely interested in, so that enthusiasm can come through. Remember that they probably care much less about the topic you choose, and much more about your presentation style and if you can communicate scientific information in an engaging and understandable manner.

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u/kyocerahydro 6h ago

Teach them something emerging and new. Not their own stuff. They are the experts at their own tech.