We Navigate the Uncharted Journey with You
If you’re a physician that never learned about the pharmaceutical industry as a career path, you are not alone. The Pharma IndustryMDCoach is here to teach you about this fulfilling career opportunity and guide you
through the process of landing your first role!
Nerissa is the Founder/CEO of
The Pharma IndustryMDCoach
She is the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of a biotech company and a pediatric endocrinologist. Her transition into the pharmaceutical industry occurred early in her career and she has now accumulated more than 18 years of experience working in biotech/pharma.
She started her career in Medical Affairs and then moved into Clinical Development. Her experience includes small to large biotech and both private and public companies. Her leadership as an industry veteran is also demonstrated by her Director role on a public biotech Board of Directors. She also holds an MBA from Northeastern University.
Services That We Offer
One on One Coaching
Our Coaching programs are built upon years of experience and success in the pharma/biotech industry. Let us help you navigate the journey to your fulfilling career in the pharma industry.
Events
Find The Pharma IndustryMDCoach at these events! We will share our knowledge and expertise regarding careers for physicians in the pharma industry.
Keynotes & Speaking
Want to have an expert at your next event? The Pharma IndustryMDCoach will motivate and educate your audience. Book us for your next event and let us share the path to a fulfilling career in the pharma/biotech industry.
In more than 3 years of coaching physicians to a fulfilling career in biotech/pharma, I’ve helped more than 75 physicians with their career transition!
About
The Pharma IndustryMDCoach:
The Pharma IndustryMDCoach was formed because I saw two problems that needed a solution. First, the pharmaceutical industry needs more physicians as there is more demand than supply. The other problem is that my physician colleagues did not learn about the pharmaceutical industry during their medical education and training.
Because the path for physicians is clearly mapped out, they often don’t have experience in properly writing a resume, conducting a job search, interviewing and negotiating. Given my experience as a physician that has successfully transitioned to the pharmaceutical/biotech industry, I knew that I could help both an industry that I’m passionate about and my physician colleagues that need my direction!
Testimonials
Madeline, MD
The transition from clinical medicine to industry is daunting and feels like setting sail into a dark sea of the unknown. Nerissa provides a personalized map for your journey. In 8 sessions she uses her extensive experience to provide a comprehensive guide. This includes a tutorial on the lingo and industry basics, a personality assessment and discussion of your goals to determine the best career fit, and then guidance to get you to that career. she personalizes the discussions to your needs including how-tos on reviewing job posts, networking, resume and cover letter writing, interviewing, where to find the best resources… the list goes on. If you are a newbie to the Pharma industry and looking for help -look no further. The IndustryMDCoach program is gold.”
Amanda, MD
Nerissa’s knowledge and personalized approach is invaluable for any physician transitioning to industry
Paria, PhD
Working with Nerissa helped me understand the numerous possibilities for a role in the pharma industry that I could consider and would be well positioned
Pallavi, MD
Nerissa was wonderful to work with, so patient, so knowledgeable, answering all my worried questions and such a big support during a major transition. All her classes, from basic introduction, to industry, all the way to negotiation are well structured and aimed at academic physicians and help you build a realistic and meaningful picture of what industry would look like, and she also helps with personalized steps for you to get in and build your own path. She also helped me make some great connections which proved so helpful. Flexible with timings of classes, very accessible. I couldn’t have done this without her. Couldn’t recommend her more!
Curtis, MD
The IndustryMDCoach helped me understand the opportunities that physicians have in the pharmaceutical industry and walked me through a process that was foreign to me. I appreciate the personalized approach that The IndustryMDCoach uses!
Sara, MD
“Helped me tremendously with preparing for my interview and learning about the different areas within industry. I definitely recommend it to anyone considering working in pharma.”
Funmi
“Our session helped position me further for an industry role in pharma.”