Your Worthy Career Melissa Lawrence

In this episode, we delve into a critical skill for career success and advancement—transitioning from being a technical expert to becoming an influential leader as a woman in Pharma/Biotech. Hard work will only take you so far in your career. When you can influence others effectively you are able to “manage up”, be seen as a thought leader, and accelerate your career growth. What you’ll learn:How to be seen as a thought leader in your area of expertise A four-part framework to ...

If you’re new to me, you might be thinking - what in the world? You can get your dream role created for you?And if you’ve been in my world for a while, you know this is my secret sauce for helping women in the Pharma/Biotech industry get their ideal role.There are the traditional ways of finding a new job or getting promoted - which are to scroll online, apply to the jobs that you are qualified for, and hope to get an interview and offer.Or when you want a promotion, you talk about it at your...

The Pharma/Biotech industry is consistently changing to meet patient and market demands.These changes often result in restructuring and layoffs that can impact you, your team, your job, and your sense of security.This week I am sharing how you can keep your career on track and get back in control of your career even when you are not in control of your company’s decisions.What you’ll learn:What to do to feel in control of your career in any circumstanceHow to keep your career on track even wit...

It can feel really overwhelming to interview for a new job, especially if the interview is for a job you really want or need. On today's episode, I am sharing how to prepare for your interview so you can lessen the anxiety, feel confident, and increase your chances of getting an offer.This episode originally aired in 2022 and is a listener favorite. If you haven't heard it or haven't heard it since it was released, give it a listen.What you'll learn:How to show up in the interview as yo...

If you are looking for a new job in Pharma/Biotech right now, this episode is for you. I’m sharing the fundamental steps to getting a new job that are proven to be more effective than the traditional job search advice.You’ll hear the simple steps to follow and insider tips to increase your interviews and get you a job faster.What you’ll learn:5 simple steps to get a new job in Pharma/BiotechInsider tips on how you can increase your interviews with LinkedInThe one thing you should do to save y...

When you are looking for your next career move, you might not be sure if you need a Career Coach or a Life Sciences recruiter to help you find your next opportunity.Coaching and recruiting are two different services. In this episode, I am breaking down the differences and how I work with Life Sciences recruiters to help you get the benefit of both. I’m sharing how they are both valuable, how to use them, and how to know which is best for you right now.What you’ll learn:The difference between ...