Our career consultants

Shakil Hussain, BSc –
Global Government Affairs & Market Access Professional
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Commercial roles (sales, marketing)
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Market Access
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Policy and Governmental Affairs
Shakil brings over a decade of experience in strategic government affairs, market access, and commercial roles within the pharmaceutical industry. Currently serving as Global Government Affairs Lead, Shakil leads the development and implementation of advocacy strategies and global market access plans, focusing on critical areas such as pricing strategy and cross-functional collaboration. His expertise spans multiple regions, including the EU5, US, Japan, and Canada, and he has worked on pre-launch and post-launch initiatives for innovative medicines. Shakil’s strong background in strategic account management and stakeholder engagement equips him to navigate complex healthcare systems and drive impactful market access solutions.

Sian Kneller, MSc, CMPP – Global Medical Director & Scientific Communications Expert
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Medical Affairs
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Scientific Communications
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Medical Communications
Sian brings nearly 20 years of expertise in the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong focus on global medical affairs. Having led strategic communications for major product launches across diverse therapy areas, Sian has a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical landscape, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. Her experience spans from managing global investigator-initiated studies to driving omnichannel strategies that align medical insights with business goals. With a proven track record in delivering high-impact medical content and shaping global strategies, Sian offers valuable insights for those looking to build successful careers in pharma.
Book a 1:1 online career consultation session
Career consultation includes:
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Discussing/reviewing your current situation and understanding your needs and challenges
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Review of skills and competency gaps
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Insight into the types of roles available
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Identifying your career goals
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Support with how to optimise your CV/cover letter
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LinkedIn profile optimisation
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Interview support and advice on the types of questions that the pharma hiring team may ask
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Setting up an action plan
Consultation also includes access to our extensive network where we can send out feelers for current and upcoming job vacancies. All discussions leading up to, during and after the consultation session/s are completely confidential.

Career Catalyst Pack
Buy 4 sessions, get 1 free — 5 total sessions to use however you need, whenever you’re ready.
Whether you're rewriting your CV/resume, prepping for interviews, plotting a career pivot, or just need clarity on your next move, this pack gives you the space (and support) to make it happen.
What you can use your sessions for:
✔ CV/resume review + feedback
✔ Cover letter writing + positioning
✔ Job application strategy
✔ Career clarity + role fit discovery
✔ Interview prep + mock interviews
✔ LinkedIn optimisation
✔ Real-talk mentoring + career roadmap planning
✔ Preparation for first 90 days in role
Your sessions = your call.Use them all at once or space them out — whatever fits your flow.
Price: 480 USD (Saving=120 USD)
🕒 Book now, use anytime
Once you have ordered the pack, you can use the credits on any 1:1 sessions with either Sian, Shakil or the LinkedIn Glow Up. It's entirely up to you!
📍 All sessions are 1:1 and tailored to your goals

Best Value
Career Catalyst Pack
400
Buy 4 career coaching sessions, get 1 free (5 in total). Use for CV review, job apps, interviews, LinkedIn glow-up, mentoring & more. Flexible. Focused. Tailored to your goals.
Valid until canceled

Advice and guidance for those wishing to make the leap from agency to in-house in Pharma roles
1 hr
100 Swiss francs
15 min

Career consultation specifically for Market Access, Sales and Commercial/Marketing roles
1 hr
100 Swiss francs
Stand out, attract recruiters, & showcase your expertise with a LinkedIn profile that works for you
1 hr
120 Swiss francs
30 min
50 Swiss francs

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