Private coaching and mentorship for women in Pharma/Biotech:

Identify your next role, get promoted, and become a stand out leader in industry.

I offer a limited number of private coaching engagements per year. To inquire on availability and confirm fit, apply below.

Most of my work happens inside my group program, The Right Move Protocol™,  where I coach women through the full Your Worthy Career® Method — clarity, visibility, leadership growth, and landing the next role that actually fits.

A few times a year, I have space for up to three private clients who want a deeper level of partnership. This is intentional, high-touch work designed for senior women navigating complex roles, high-stakes decisions, or moments in their career where a wider lens and a confidential sounding board matter.

If you’re exploring this level of support, you can submit an application below. I review every application personally to make sure this is the right fit for your goals and timeline.

Application Process

STEP ONE

Submit your application to share more about your goals and determine if we are a potential match.

STEP TWO

If I can help you, you'll be invited to schedule a consultation to discuss your goals in detail and decide next steps.

STEP THREE

If we are a match, we will schedule your first session (based on next availability) so you can start seeing results.

APPLY NOW

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I'm Melissa,
Your New Coach.

With 12+ years in the Pharma/Biotech industry, I know how you feel, because I was there, too.

In my last corporate role, I led Talent & Development with AstraZeneca. I had a great job. I even had the role created for me (a strategy I teach my clients), but didn’t feel like it was “the one”. I felt like something was missing and I wanted to make a bigger impact.

I discovered how to get ahead, and I created a process to help other women in the industry be elevated to meaningful roles of influence. So I left the industry in 2020 to help women like you disrupt the industry norms and create the career you deserve, using my unique combination of experience and expertise specific to the Pharma/Biotech industry.

I know the insider paths to success and the real reasons you're not getting call backs, offers, or the recognition you deserve. I created The Right Move Protocol to fill a gap for women like us and I have helped countless women love your career again.

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Women I’ve worked with have been employed by and landed roles at leading BioPharma organizations, including AstraZeneca, GSK, Bristol Myers Squibb, Regeneron, Takeda, Sanofi, Johnson & Johnson, Emergent, AbbVie, Labcorp, Novavax, and more.

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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."

Real Results from Clients

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, Facilities & Engineering

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

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

Limited calendar openings each month to ensure high-quality personalization. Apply now and if you qualify, we will schedule a consultation to confirm fit.

You don't need another freebie or passive course. You need a custom strategy from an unbiased expert so you can have the career you want and deserve.

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