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Pharma Pivot Program: 4-Week Group Coaching
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How I Work With Clients
If you’re ready to make a career move, whether that’s into pharma or biotech for the first time, or pivoting within the industry, you’re in the right place.
Most of my clients are career pivoters. They’re either:
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Moving into pharma or biotech from adjacent fields like medcomms, consulting, CROs, policy, PR, or academia
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Already in industry but looking to change functions, level up, or find a new role that actually fits
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Or stepping out of academia and wondering, “Where do I even start?”
Wherever you’re starting from, I’ll help you get clear on your direction, build a strategy that actually works, and take action, fast.
Step 1: Free 15-Minute Discovery Call
We’ll start with a quick chat about your background, goals, and what’s been keeping you stuck.
After the call, I’ll send you a short summary report with insights and next steps you can take immediately.
No fluff. No pressure. Just clarity.
Step 2: 1-Hour Deep-Dive Consultation
This is where we dig in and get strategic.
In this one-hour session, we’ll:
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Explore your experience, skills, and transferable strengths
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Clarify your target roles (or brainstorm options if you’re not sure yet)
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Identify what’s holding you back, whether that’s your CV, LinkedIn, confidence, or clarity
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Build an actionable plan to move forward
Depending on your goals, we might:
✅ Review your CV or LinkedIn live
✅ Map out target companies or job functions
✅ Design your transition timeline step-by-step
Within 48 hours (often sooner), you’ll get a detailed follow-up report that includes:
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Your personalized career roadmap
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Recommended next steps and timeline
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And a full Career Toolkit, including:
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📄 How to write a standout CV
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📝 How to craft a compelling cover letter
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💻 How to optimise your LinkedIn profile (and boost SEO)
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🎤 How to prepare confidently for interviews
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🤝 How to do effective outreach + networking (without it feeling awkward)
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These aren’t cookie-cutter templates, they’re practical, actionable tools built from years of experience helping professionals pivot successfully in and around pharma and biotech.
Step 3: Momentum + Next Steps
After your session, I’ll often start connecting you with key people via LinkedIn to help build momentum and confidence.
From there, you choose how we move forward:
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Some clients take the plan and run with it independently.
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Others continue working with me for ongoing coaching, application reviews, or interview prep.
Step 4: Ongoing Career Support
For clients who want continued support, I offer tailored sessions on:
✨ CV + application overhauls
✨ Cover letter strategy
✨ LinkedIn redesign + positioning
✨ Interview preparation and practice
✨ Personal branding + article strategy
✨ First 90 days coaching (once you land the role)
✨ Mentorship + career growth planning
I also work with established professionals who want to pivot within pharma or biotech, whether that’s stepping into a new function, going for promotion, or exploring external opportunities.
FAQ
Q: What happens during the free 15-minute discovery call?
It’s a quick chat to discuss your background, goals, and challenges. I’ll share initial insights and follow up with a short summary, no strings attached.
Q: What do I get after the 1-hour consultation?
A detailed written report with your personalized career roadmap, timeline, and my full Career Toolkit of how-to guides and templates.
Q: How soon will I get the report?
Within 48 hours, usually faster.
Q: Do I need multiple sessions?
Not necessarily. Some clients book one session and execute the plan independently. Others continue working with me for accountability, CV updates, or interview prep.
Q: Who do you typically work with?
Career pivoters in and around the pharma/biotech ecosystem, including professionals in medcomms, consulting, CROs, policy, PR, and academia. I also work with people already in industry looking to change functions or companies.
Q: Can you help if I’m outside pharma or biotech?
Yes! Many of my clients come from adjacent fields. My frameworks and strategies are transferable, I’ll help you position yourself effectively for the move.
Ready to take the next step?
Book your free 15-minute discovery call today.
You’ll walk away with clarity, and if we continue, you’ll get a customized action plan and toolkit to turn that clarity into real results.
The Pharma Leap Online Course
Want to figure things out on your own — but with real structure and insider guidance?
Check out Pharma Leap — my CPD-accredited online course designed for career pivoters looking to break into pharma or biotech.
You’ll learn:
✅ How to position your background for industry roles
✅ How to find and understand pharma job opportunities
✅ How to build a CV and LinkedIn that actually get noticed
✅ How to network effectively (even if you hate it)
✅ How to navigate the recruitment process with confidence
It’s the same knowledge I use in 1:1 coaching, just in a self-paced, affordable format.
Pharma Leap: Mastering The Transition From Agency To In-House Success
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About me
Hi, I’m Sian - a Global Medical Director who started out in a medical communications agency life about 20 years ago. My first gig was as a medical writer, and later I became an editorial director. Oh, and I’m an introvert! So, while I may not fit the typical corporate/Pharma success mould, I think that’s actually a strength.
Agency experience, in my (slightly biased) opinion, is an amazing launchpad for Pharma. I can write papers, I know compliance inside out, and pitching taught me how to dream up creative ideas at lightning speed. I’ve worked across countless therapy areas, upskilled myself fast, and picked up a broad range of skills beyond medical communications—like advanced video editing, social media planning, and even building websites.
And here’s the thing—I know I’m not the only one. If you’re here, you probably have some of these skills too, or maybe even more. Let’s own it!
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