pharma and biotech careers. worthy of you.
For women in Pharma & Biotech who are ready to make their next move strategically.
Clear Direction.
STRATEGIC POSITIONING.
VISIBILITY THAT LEADS TO ADVANCEMENT.
Strategic career advisory for women in Pharma & Biotech who want clarity on their next move, the right role aligned with their strengths and impact, and the confidence to position themselves for meaningful advancement.
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The Book for Women in Pharma + Biotech Who Want a Meaningful Career
Built from organizational psychology, 12+ years inside Pharma talent systems, and six years coaching women to earn promotions, pivot roles, and lead with confidence.
Your Worthy Career: A Science-Backed Method to Build a Meaningful Career in Pharma & Biotech
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You’ve Built Expertise. Now You’re Questioning What’s Next.
You’ve built a strong reputation in Pharma or Biotech. You deliver. You solve complex problems. You’re trusted.
And yet…You’re wondering:
- Is this the right role for me long-term?
- Why does it feel harder to advance now?
- What would it actually take to step into a Director-level role?
- How do I position myself so peers and leaders are certain of my competence?
- Am I making the right move — or just the safe one?
In Pharma and Biotech, women drive innovation, lead complex teams, and deliver critical results — yet leadership tables still don’t reflect that reality.
High performance alone doesn’t guarantee opportunities. Clarity, positioning, and strategy do.
Here’s the reality: what got you here won’t necessarily define what’s next.
For some women, that means finally identifying the role that truly fits their strengths and values.
For others, it means positioning themselves for a new job or promotion.
And for many, it means strengthening their leadership presence so they’re seen and trusted at the next level.
The industry rewards visibility, influence, and strategic alignment — not just competence.
You don’t need more credentials.
You need an industry-specific strategy that helps you clarify your ideal role, position yourself effectively, and move forward with purpose — without losing yourself in the process.
Women just like you get results with the your worthy career® method
The Your Worthy Career® Method
A structured, industry-specific framework designed for women in Pharma and Biotech who are ready to clarify their ideal role, position themselves strategically, and advance with purpose.
- Identifying the role that truly fits your strengths and values
- Positioning yourself for a new job or promotion
- Or strengthening your leadership presence at the next level
This method helps you move forward with clarity, visibility, and alignment — without burning out or compromising who you are.
Hi, I’m Melissa.
Former Pharma & Biotech Talent Leader. Organizational Psychology expert. Career strategist for women in industry. Author of Your Worthy Career: A Science-Backed Method to Build a Meaningful Career in Pharma and Biotech.
With over a decade inside Pharma and Biotech — from CROs and startups to global organizations — I’ve sat in talent review discussions, succession planning meetings, and leadership conversations that most professionals never see.
I know how advancement decisions are actually made.
As a Certified Professional Coach and former HR and Talent Leader, I combine insider industry perspective with evidence-based strategy to help women clarify their ideal role, strengthen their leadership presence, and position themselves intentionally for meaningful growth.
I work with ambitious women in Pharma and Biotech who are ready to stop guessing, stop overworking, and start making career decisions aligned with their strengths, values, and long-term impact.
Not just the next title.
The right role.
You won’t get generic advice here.
You’ll get industry-specific insight, strategic positioning, and a clear path forward — grounded in research and real-world experience.
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Katherine got her dream job...
Katherine got multiple offers after her boss turned down her promotion. She moved into her dream role with a sign-on bonus in 3 months. "I used to be chronically indecisive; now, I make decisions with ease and with confidence in my intuition. I am fighting against imposter's syndrome and perfectionism and experiencing unprecedented wins every week. Melissa's unique coaching style has completely transformed the way I show up to (and outside of) work."
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Angela got her dream job created for her...
"Before Melissa, I was a manager in a job I was frustrated with, but of a team I loved and didn't want to leave. Her coaching was exactly what I needed to help me know myself, my strengths, my goals and reset my thinking. Today I am a Director (promoted twice since coaching with Melissa) in a job I love with a team I cherish, and I credit a lot of my growth to my mindset. I have Melissa to thank for that mindset shift and positive change I needed in myself. I have it said it before, and will say it again: Coaching is the best personal investment you can make in yourself."
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Erin got her dream job and a sign on bonus...
"I know what role is right for me. I know I’m exactly where I need to be now. Through coaching with Melissa, I now have confidence in my decisions and my career."
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Cristin upgraded her job and self-confidence...
"Change is scary. Staying put was scarier. Melissa helped me to reframe many of the thoughts and beliefs that kept me from reaching my personal and professional goals, and from being happy at work. I've since earned a position in a company that values its employees and promotes a healthy work/life balance...and I *feel* that shift. I sleep through the night; am able to be more present with my fr-amily; and understand the protective value of the word "no". "
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From Bench to Senior Leadership
Here’s What Strategic Positioning Makes Possible
For women ready to land their next big role or promotion:
We’ll create a clear, personalized roadmap using my Right Move Protocol™, helping you identify the right role — not just the next one — and position yourself as the obvious choice in interviews and promotion discussions.
You’ll learn how to articulate your value, stand out as the expert, and secure a role aligned with your ambition and strengths.
For Those Already in Leadership — or Stepping Into It
You’ll learn how to position yourself as a strategic thought leader, strengthen your executive presence, and influence across functions and stakeholders — even without formal authority.
You’ll move from proving yourself to being sought out for your judgment, vision, and leadership.
The Pharma and Biotech industry demands innovation, clarity, and leadership. The question isn’t whether you’re capable. It’s whether you’re positioned.
You are already capable of designing a career and leadership role where you’re seen, heard, and trusted.
The next step is strategy.
Are you ready to stop leaving your advancement to chance — and start building a career aligned with your strengths, values, and long-term impact?
let's build your next move
