You’re capable. You’re respected. So why does your career still feel misaligned?

I work with women in Pharma and Biotech who are no longer willing to stay in roles that don’t reflect their value — and are ready to make a strategic, confident next move.

If you’ve built a successful career and still find yourself overthinking your next step, questioning whether you’re maximizing your impact, or wondering if you’re staying put out of habit rather than alignment — this work was designed for you.

This is not about quick fixes, resumes, or chasing the next title.
It’s about making an aligned, grounded career decision — and knowing how to execute it in an industry that doesn’t reward quiet competence.

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This is the starting point for women seeking longer-term coaching and strategic partnership.

You're Here Because Something No Longer Fits

The women I work with are accomplished, respected, and successful on paper — yet privately questioning whether their career still reflects who they are and where they want to go.

They come to me when:

They’re “promotion-ready,” but the promotion hasn’t happened — and waiting feels costly
Their visibility or influence has plateaued, despite strong performance
They’re considering a job change, but want to be sure it's the type of role that will fit their strengths and bring them joy
They’re tired of overthinking decisions that should feel clearer at this stage of their career - they want more than generic advice - they want to be uniquely suited for unique opportunities

If you’re looking to only vent, quick-fixes, or feeling desperate to get just any job — this won’t be the right fit.

This work is for women ready to take responsibility for the direction of their career and achieve the personal and professional growth that leads to a new career experience.

This work is not about resumes, surface-level tactics, or generic career advice.

It’s about learning how to think, decide, and position yourself strategically — so your career stops feeling reactive and starts feeling intentional and meaingful.

We focus on clarity, discernment, and execution — without losing yourself in the process.

What working with me really looks like....

My work blends career strategy with high-impact coaching, grounded in organizational psychology and real experience inside Pharma and Biotech.

Together, we examine:

The environment you’re operating in — and how advancement decisions are really made
How you’re currently being perceived versus the leadership impact you intend to have
Where your capability and ambition are outpacing your positioning
What your next move should be — that is aligned with your unique strength and skills. We identify your zone of genius and how to position it within pharma and biotech

We don't bypass your authenticity and intuition. We refine it with context, evidence, and discernment — so decisions feel grounded, not reactive.

The result is not just clarity — it’s confidence in your decision and a personalized strategy to make it real.

This partnership creates the bridge from where you are now to a meaningful career you love.

How We Work Together

I work with a limited number of clients at a time to protect the depth, quality, and integrity of the work.

Engagements are application-based, high-touch, and designed to support women who are ready to make important career decisions — not stay indefinitely in process.

The Right Move Protocol™
A structured and personalized coaching experience for women in Pharma and Biotech who are ready to assess their career direction and design their next move intentionally.

This experience is a hybrid of group and 1:1 support where we define your unique career path and build you the strategy to get it. It is like 1-1 with coaching with a small group of women you can tap into for support and leveraged opportunities.

Investment: $10,000

Private Leadership Coaching

Available for a small number of clients seeking fully private coaching, typically inclusive of leadership development goals.

Investment: $15,000

The application is designed for women who already know they are ready to invest in their career and want to confirm the most strategic way to move forward.

These are not outlier results. They are the outcome of women taking ownership of their career decisions and learning how to navigate this industry strategically.

Alliance Manager

Katherine got a new job, promotion, & sign-on bonus

Working with Melissa 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.

Quality Assurance Specialist

Anonymous discovered how to get out of the lab and into pm without experience

Learning how to articulate my transferrable skills is a game changer...

I loved getting to know the other women and seeing that my struggles were not unique! Having someone help me figure out what I bring to the table and how to articulate my transferrable skills is a game changer for me. I knew I needed to make changes, but having someone be able to help me navigate what they were was exactly what I needed.

Stacy uncovered her dream job and got promoted

Melissa's coaching has been a game-changer in shaping my career.

In just 8 weeks, I identified the role that aligns perfectly with my values and gained the actionable strategies to move forward with confidence. Her structured support and personalized advice provided the clarity I needed to take decisive steps. Melissa was by my side every step of the way, cheering me on. I’m incredibly grateful for her expertise and excited for the growth and opportunities ahead!

Director, BioSample Management

Senior Scientist

Although we cannot guarantee specific outcomes - Common patterns across my clients include :Promotions after years of "not yet" | New roles in 4-6 months | Salary increases of up to 40%| Sign-on bonuses of $25K-$75K | Roles created that didn't exist | Transitions without direct experience | Confidence to advocate strategically | Success without burnout

Preeya uncovered her path to industry

I’ve made great use of the resources from this coaching program in landing my new job.

The program has been instrumental in helping me reflect on my values, clarify my career goals, and strengthen my growth mindset. With its supportive environment, I’ve gained confidence and developed greater clarity in navigating my professional path. I would recommend The Right Move Protocol to others.

Research & Development

ANONYMOUS got promoted to senior director

I have more career options than I initially thought!

I am very appreciative of the support that I have received through this program. I now have more clarity in what I want from my role. I have more confidence in myself and my abilities/experiences. I really like all the tools that are provided - they help to breakdown the whole process into manageable pieces. I also enjoyed getting to know all the other women in the cohort.

Director,Drug Policy

Amanda discovered she didnt' have to leave to grow

I finally feel like I’m on the right path — in my career and in my life.

I can see the tremendous progress I’ve made go beyond just my day-to-day job. I’m feeling passionate about my career again. Last year, I was ready to quit — now I have the clarity and resilience to move forward with confidence. The coaching I have received, especially around communication, I’ve been able to apply in all aspects of my life.

Scientist

Senior Scientist

Start Here.

If you’re ready to stop circling decisions and start moving forward with clarity, strategy, and confidence, the next step is to apply to work with me.

Applications are reviewed intentionally. Not everyone who applies will be invited to move forward — and that is by design.

This work requires readiness, self-trust, and a willingness to engage deeply in your own growth.

Upon acceptance, we will meet for 45 minutes to:

Clarify the real decision you're facing
Identify what's actually in the way
Determine whether working together makes sense right now

If it's aligned, I'll walk you through what support would look like. If it's not, you'll still leave with sharper clarity and a clearer path forward.

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career partnership

Application takes 5–7 minutes. You'll hear back within 48 hours.

Prefer a one-time assessment before committing to a longer-term partnership? A limited number of private Strategy Sessions are available. Purchase a private Strategy Session.