January 24, 2024

Myth Busters: Getting Promoted in Pharma/Biotech

I'm Melissa
I'm a Career and Leadership Coach for Women in Pharma/Biotech. I've been where you are, and I help you create the career you want without working more hours or settling for good enough.
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There are some common MYTHS out there about what it takes to get promoted in the Pharma/Biotech industry.

If you have been trying to get promoted without success or want to get promoted this year, you won’t want to miss this episode. I’m diving into 5 common myths people have about getting a promotion.

I won’t just share the myths but I’m going to bust them too so you can stop focusing on the wrong things and get promoted faster.

P.S. This is a 3 part myth series! Tune in next week as I share myths about improving your current job.

What you’ll learn:

  • 5 myths about what it takes to get promoted in the Pharma/Biotech industry right now
  • How these myths are keeping you focused on the wrong tasks and preventing you from getting promoted
  • After I bust each myth, I’m sharing what to do instead so you can get promoted faster

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Hi, I’m Melissa.

Former BioPharma Talent Leader. Organizational Psychology expert. Career strategist for women in industry. Best-Selling 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.