I hired Elizabeth in 2011 as a interview/career coach for my first MSL interview. To put it bluntly: listen to what she says and her advice, because she is a master at understanding the MSL interview process. The mock interview experience that we performed was invaluable; the coaching was one of the reasons that I got hired. I knew how to think and understood the whole process. Her feedback on my presentation was helpful; especially since you are on time contraints and she gave good pointers on putting yourself in the shoes of your potential audience. She continued her help with post interview and follow up as well. In summary I cannot highly recommend Elizabeth enough! If you want to succeed in your quest to break into the MSL field contact Elizabeth, you will not regret it!

Jamie W., Ph.D. - Immunology & Rare Disease Medical Science Liaison

I've appreciated Elizabeth's counsel with respect to my long-term career aspirations in the biopharmaceutical industry. In particular, Elizabeth has helped me craft my 'story' and develop a resume that reflects both the diversity and depth of my many experiences and accomplishments in this space. Her approach was thoughtful, thorough, and highly-individualized; I would not hesitate to recommend Elizabeth's services as both a career coach and resume (re)writer.

John H. - Director, Reimbursement & Payer Policy at major pharmaceutical company

I was a Ph.D. postdoctoral fellow interested in pursuing medical science liaison work but was caught in the industry "Catch-22". Namely, I didn't how to break into the pharmaceutical industry without prior experience, and surrounded by people in a similar situation. Per recommendation of another MSL friend of mine, she recommended Elizabeth to me as an invaluable tool and guide to navigate the uncharted territory. Approximately 2 weeks after sending out my resume newly reformatted by Elizabeth, I had received a phone interview. 3 weeks later, after several more phone interviews and an in person interview, I was offered the position. Working with Elizabeth definitely gave me a leg up and insight during the whole job search and interview process. I would recommend her services wholeheartedly to anyone interested in breaking into industry.

Wendy W., Ph.D. - Regional MSL at biotech company

A recruiter recommended Elizabeth to update my resume. As I was promoted through the sales ranks and into management over several years, it needed it. I sent Elizabeth my existing resume, we talked live to discuss my goals, aspirations, personal views, and beliefs as they related to business. Elizabeth spent valuable time learning about me, studying my experiences, and knowing about my past in order to understand where I wanted to be. The product she produced was nothing short of perfect. She was able to convey my views and vision perfectly while freeing up my time to concentrate efforts elsewhere. I highly recommend Elizabeth and her writing service if you are looking for a fresh new approach to updating your professional profile and want successful results.

Jason G. - Sr. Regional Account Manager at biotech company

Elizabeth did a wonderful job of enhancing my resume and thoroughly preparing me for interviews on a case-by-case basis. She has a great understanding of the medical device industry and what employers are looking for in filling a specific position or discipline (i.e., sales, marketing, training, etc.). As a result of Elizabeth's services and coaching, I received multiple sales trainer offers within a two-month period right before the year-end holidays. Elizabeth was available and responsive to any and all questions that I had and I will continue to use her services going forward. She has proven herself an invaluable resource to me and my career.

Mark B. - Training & Education Specialist at major medical device company

I highly recommend Elizabeth Danford with Clinical Strategies to anyone pursing a career in pharma/medical sales. Coming from a non-traditional sales role, Elizabeth helped me identify certain skills that enhanced my marketability. Her extensive knowledge of the industry and coaching techniques were truly beneficial with my job search. She would serve as an asset to any individual seeking a job in pharma/medical sales.

Veronica L. - Pharmaceutical Sales Rep. at pharmaceutical company

I can only say great things about Elizabeth and Clinical Strategies. I was the very picture of a non-traditional medical sales candidate. I had no B2B sales experience, had never sold or had experience in the medical field, and I was attempting to transition between two very different industries. Elizabeth worked at breaking down my resume and building it back up to really emphasize what attributes could be applied to medical sales. She knew how to connect me with the real decision makers in each company and bypass the HR personnel who wouldn't have given my resume a second look because of my lack of experience. The greatest value Elizabeth brings to candidates is her ability to know how the interview process works. She really helps you understand what interviewers are asking and what the best way to approach an answer is. Her advice and role plays for interviews, 30-60-90 day plans, and ride days were crucial in my success. Without her guidance I would never have gotten the position I was after. I would highly recommend her for any Medical Sales job hunter but she is truly invaluable for someone who has, like myself, taken the indirect path.

Phil C. - Medical Device Sales

After I became a member of the group “Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Careers - Strategies for finding MSL jobs”, I contacted Elizabeth Danford. She guided me through the job search process; her resume rewrite and cover letter has proven very effective. She coached me one-on-one for specific interviews (screen, hiring manager, and in-house). She also helped me with the post-interview process. Elizabeth has transformed my initial struggle to be noticed by hiring managers into a success. I have been hired!

Daniel F., Ph.D. - MSL at biotech company

I found Elizabeth Danford on LinkedIn by chance while reading a job board. I'm very glad I did.

She guided me through the entire job search process, from helping with a cover letter and resume, to one-on-one coaching for specific interviews, up through negotiating an offer and accepting the position. She helped me focus my answers to specific interview questions and to be more concise. She let me into the hiring managers mind and helped me frame my answers in a light to better highlight my skills. Everything was specifically tailored to the company I was interviewing with and what I needed to highlight as a candidate. She can also direct you towards ways of identifying which companies are hiring before they advertise the position, and help get your resume directly in front of the hiring manager. She even does a sort of background check on the company to make sure they are on stable ground financially and that you are making the right decision when you accept your offer.

I would say that she absolutely made my job search a shorter and more pleasant experience, and was worth every penny.

Jason S. - Sales Manager at medical company

It was a pleasure working with Elizabeth. I just graduated from college and really had no working experience. Elizabeth was able to accentuate my professional experience to finally get noticed. With that she prepared me to interview with a company and using her methods I was able to land the job. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a career in pharmaceutical/ medical sales to work with her for promising results.

Justin E. - Sales Representative at specialty pharmaceutical company