You’re a woman in Pharma / Biotech who cares about making a difference, moving the industry forward, and finding joy and fulfillment in your career.
Here you are
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And although your academic achievements and professional accomplishments look impressive on paper, you can’t help but feel like you’ve hit a ceiling. Because right now…
The longer you wait, guess, or hope for things to change…the longer it’ll take you to get the dream roles and opportunities that match the talent you have to offer.
Inside 1:1 coaching, you’ll have the custom support and strategies you need to have the career you’ve always wanted - without waiting for permission or perfect timing.
Delegate tasks or reshape your role in a way that helps you spend more time on the parts of your job you love
Know how to confidently communicate in a way that builds trust with your team, impresses your boss, and gets your ideas approved and buy-in from key stakeholders
Have a better understanding of yourself, your strengths, and your career ambitions so you can make your next career move with complete clarity and certainty
Be the first to be considered for exciting opportunities, invites, and industry events
By the end of our four-months together, you’ll be able to:
Set yourself up to excel as a leader and be seen as the top choice for key leadership and senior roles
and so much more....
1:1 Coaching Will Transform Your Career in Pharma / Biotech
Here are some of the topic areas you’ll be guided through so you can achieve your professional and personal goals.
Design Your Unique Career Path
You’ll gain a deeper understanding of your unique skills and strengths and carve a path forward. We’ll create a unique career plan that allows you to…
Know the specific steps to take to overcome your current career challenges and get the role and responsibilities you want
Have a tailored and actionable plan to put you on the path to achieve your top career goals, for right now and years to come
Get a custom approach to advance your career that leverages the depth of your experience to identify your next steps
Get ready to build the communication and self-advocacy skills you need to solve any career problem you have and receive any opportunity you desire. You’ll be able to…
Confidently interview in a way that positions you as the best candidate (even if you don’t meet 100% of the job descriptions)
Get your exciting ideas seen, heard, and approved by key stakeholders
Create a psychologically safe and high-performing team
Communicate Like A Leader
Feel confident and highly competent in your ability to navigate an increase or shift in responsibilities. You’ll be able to…
Leadership Development to Advance Your Career
Increase trust, cooperation, and productivity within your team - even if you’re managing direct reports for the first time
Do a 360 Review so you can identify and fix your blindspots and grow as a leader
Be seen as a top pick for senior leadership roles (and succession plans) because of your ability to communicate, collaborate, and lead objectives forward
Whether you’re entering a new role or want to reshape your current one, you’ll know what actions to take so you can spend your energy effectively. You’ll be able to…
Reshape Your Role for More Joy & Fulfillment
Learn how to work less and delegate more so you can advance your career without overworking
Know what to do to stop having to compensate for another team member not pulling their weight
Be able to make a “business case” for the role or responsibilities you want and get the “yes” from your boss
Ready to double your earning and leadership potential?
Focusing on leadership development will position you as the top pick for senior roles, cut your career growth timeline in half, and set you up for long-term success.
Let's make it happen together.
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I'm Melissa Lawrence
As a Certified Career & Leadership Coach, I am on a mission to help women in the industry experience more joy, fulfillment, and recognition for their work.
Inside 1:1 coaching, you’ll be coached by me, someone who has led Talent & Development in AstraZeneca - one of the top 8 Pharma companies in the world.
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I have a Masters in Organizational Psychology and Bachelors in Communication, and I’ve been helping women in the industry design their unique career path and excel as leaders for over 4 years. I'm a host of the podcast for women in the sciences, Your Worthy Career.
I understand the insider paths to success and the true reasons behind missed opportunities and unrecognized efforts. I’ll use this knowledge to coach you on how to be successful in your new role, stand out as a leader, and excel in your new people management role.
Through personalized coaching, I’ve guided numerous clients to achieve significant career milestones, promotions, opportunities, and meaningful personal growth.
This is a luxurious and private space where you’ll get right to the heart of what’s in the way of your career growth - and we’ll make a custom plan to overcome your top challenges and bring your dream career to life.
I can’t wait to support you in having a fulfilling and rewarding career - without having to work more hours or ever settle for “good enough”.
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Angie cut her career growth timeline in half and went from Manager to Senior Director in 3.5 years.
"I cannot overstate the impact that career coaching has had on my growth. After working with Melissa as a career coach, I have been able to navigate the complexities of the BioPharma industry with confidence and clarity. Her guidance has not only helped me secure multiple promotions since coaching but has also equipped me with the skills and personal mindset required to excel in each new role I have obtained. I am truly grateful for Melissa, her support, and her insights; I highly recommend her services to anyone ready to take accountability and advance their own career."
Here’s what past 1:1 coaching clients have to say…
Kenyatta regained her confidence, got clarity on her next career move, and up-leveled the skills she has to offer.
"I was surprised how relatable and spot on Melissa's coaching style, content, and tools were helpful in coaching me. Coaching totally changed how I value and honor myself and the skills I have to offer. I regained my confidence, my life is more balanced, and I got clarity on my next career move. I highly recommend Melissa to anyone in the biopharmaceutical industry that feels stuck, in need of reset, or wanting to advance their career. She is a must have for a life changing experience."
-Kenyatta
Michelle had a new role created for her and a year later was promoted to Senior Director.
"Working with Melissa has helped me to gain focus in my career path
and grow in my leadership development. I found greater job satisfaction and used the information to transition into a position that more closely aligned with my passions. Melissa also coached me through navigating challenging relationships and tackling negative thoughts. I highly recommend working with Melissa!"
-Michelle
Swathi upgraded her communication skills and moved out of the lab and into Alliance Management
"After coaching with Melissa, my heart is filled with gratitude and deep gratification that I took the leap of faith with the career coaching process. Working with Melissa, I now understand my work style, and equipped with the tools to be effective with other work styles; know my anchor points for success in the chosen career path; successfully transitioned into business and management space with great excitement for what is to come. Best ROI for investment on self!"
-Swathi
-Angie
Jen had her dream role created for her after hearing "no".
"I had the opportunity to write a job description for my new role...that would support closing business critical gaps in my organization that also leverages my strengths and passion for strategy deployment and people development. I LOVE IT! You are truly a great coach. I recommend you to anyone who is looking for Career Coaching."
-Jen
Director, Quality
Sr. Director, Manufacturing
Sr. Director, Translational Sciences
Sr. Manager, Alliance Management
Associate Director, Organizational Effectiveness
In this private and confidential space, you’ll be able to get right to the heart of what’s blocking your career success. You’ll feel deeply supported with tailored strategies and personalized feedback that meets you where you’re at and helps you advance your career.
Our sessions are focused, strategic, and goal-oriented - while also being a safe space to vent frustrations, share stories, and feel personally supported.
We’ll set goals at the beginning of our time together then steadily work towards them. All your goals are carefully tracked so you create tangible, measurable progress in our time together.
We’ll work at a pace that reflects your unique challenges and goals. You won’t need to come prepared knowing what to talk about on every call. We balance guided structure with flexibility to adapt to your unique needs.
The tools and support inside 1:1 Coaching
Fully Private & Confidential Space
Weekly Calls with Guided Support
Leveraging my 15+ years of experience with DiSC assessments, I’ll help you enhance your communication, leadership, and influence within your company.
We can also conduct a 360-degree review for you and your team to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
Assessments are personalized to you and all-inclusive in your investment.
Specialized Assessments
We’ll start our time together with a comprehensive audit of your current career. We’ll look at your past roles, professional strengths, current obstacles, and career goals.
From there, we’ll create a customized career roadmap with actionable steps for you to begin to take to bring your career goals to life.
Customized Career Roadmap and Actionable Plan
LET'S BREAK it DOWN
100% of my clients have achieved the goal
we set out at the beginning of our time together.
It’s time to get the personalized strategy and support
you need to have the rewarding career you deserve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a waitlist for 1-1?
I am currently booking for February 2025. Schedule a consultation now to determine if working together 1-1 is the best fit. If it is, we can discuss the next available start date and secure your spot for the next opening.
WHAT KINDS OF RESULTS CAN I GET?
My clients have been able to: excel in a new leadership role, be added to succession plans for senior roles, experience more recognition and respect with stakeholders, lead their team with confidence, get career advancement or a promotion, get clarity in their career path, build their communication skills, work and stress less, and more.
My clients have also received salary increases of up to 40% and $50,000+ sign-on bonuses in addition to being in a career they love and feeling better about themselves than ever.
CAN MY WORK PAY FOR IT?
Yes. It is possible your work will reimburse you for your coaching. If you decide you want to move forward with coaching, I can support you with a business case to provide to your management.
Have another question?
The consultation call is designed to determine if coaching is a good fit for both of us and answer your questions.
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WHAT IF I’M NOT SURE ABOUT MY CAREER GOALS?
Even if you aren’t 100% sure what your goals are or if they’re possible, but you know you want more out of your career - that’s more than enough to get started. Part of our work together will be getting that clarity so you can know the best next steps to take in your career.
You’re an ambitious woman in the Pharma / Biotech world, and you’re ready to make a bigger impact in science
How does this sound?
You want a private, dedicated space where you can accelerate your career growth and feel confident in your new or current role with personalized attention and support
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1:1 coaching your perfect next step for career growth if…
You’re done settling for “good enough” and want to have a career that matches the talent, skill, and ambition you bring to the table
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You don't want surface level training and are ready for a proven and measurable way of approaching your career development.
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Cristin built her confidence and her leadership skills to create the role she wanted.
"Change is scary. Staying put was scarier.Though I rolled up my sleeves and put a lot of effort into shifting my stubborn mindset, Melissa was the real MVP. Through a series of one-on-one sessions (and homework in between!). 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."
-Cristin
More Pharma / Biotech Career Wins
Tugba got promoted and moved into a people management role.
"Working with Melissa changed my life! When I met her, I was feeling ready for my next leadership role in the Healthcare Industry. However I did not exactly know where to start. As soon as she assisted me to alígn my goals with my values and passion, all the synchronicities worked together and that dream job found me like magic. Through her empowering sessions, I was able to onboard in my new role successfully, lead my team with confidence and start delivering results in record time. Working with her improved my work-life balance, career fulfillment and time management skills significantly. Hiring you was the best investment that I have ever made. THANK YOU!!!"
-Tugba
Rachel built her confidence and leadership skills to excel in a new leadership role.
"I had a lot of doubt and fear going into a new leadership role. Negative self talk was really a problem for me. The changes I experienced in coaching influenced the entire way that I work and the way that I interact with people, respond to emails, hold meetings, it bleeds into everything.
To go from someone who questioned if I could handle this new level in my career to feeling like I do now: confident and knowing that what I do next in my career isn’t a matter of capability of what I’m able to do but knowing I can do anything has made this process so worth it. The best recommendation I could give would be to refer Melissa to a close personal friend and I would do that without hesitation."
-Rachel
Erin moved into her dream job with a raise and $50,000 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."
-Erin
Katherine got a new job, promotion, and
sign-on bonus
"Working with Melissa has helped me drive the impact I want to have in my career. I used to be chronically indecisive; now, I make decisions with ease and with confidence in my intuition. I am experiencing unprecedented wins every week. Melissa's unique coaching style has completely transformed the way I show up to (and outside of) work."
-Katherine
Supervisor, Commercial Quality
Global Brand Planner
Sr. Clinical Development Scientist
Sr. Project Manager
QA Specialist III
Apply for 1:1 coaching today and let’s get you feeling excited and confident about your new or current role - without stress, overwhelm, or overworking.
You’ve already come so far in your career. Now, it’s time to focus on leadership development so you can excel in your new or current leadership role, confidently manage your team, and receive more recognition and respect with stakeholders.
You're in the right place.
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