# Links or Patties? How the Sausage is Made in Medical Affairs

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Podcast: [MSL Talk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/msl-talk-274943)
Published: 2025-12-02T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Tom Caravela welcomes Michael Kahn to delve into decision-making within medical affairs. Michael shares his expertise on how organizational silos and internal politics can affect decisions, offering strategies for dismantling these barriers. They discuss the critical role of medical affairs in decision-making, alongside insights into hiring, team building, and adding value beyond traditional job roles. Michael provides advice on managing tough personnel decisions and emphasizes the importance of being undeniable in one's professional role. The episode concludes with some lighthearted thoughts and a unique discussion on sausage preferences.

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