Qualified pharmacist trying to get into industry for ~7 months now. I finally got an interview for an MSL role in London, UK. I was asked to prepare a 45 minute presentation and thoroughly analyse a 50 page clinical paper. I spent almost a week preparing and had my interview yesterday..to be told today that as I don’t have MSL experience they cannot take me further. Fair enough I didn’t get the role, but why ask me to prepare so much when my experience was highlighted clearly on my CV?? Grrrrr!

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It is disappointing, it feels like a big waste of time, oh well… I haven’t looked into that actually. I will definitely look into it as it seems my pharmacist and data background would help! Thank you for the response/advice. Any tips on becoming a QP?

Not sure how this works in the UK. But basically under GMP you would need to have the knowledge (which you do as a pharmacist) and the experience (need to get your foot into the door, probably beginning in QC somewhere, than validation, than manufacturing). Later with both you can become a QP and go on the MIA.

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