What does pharma career coaching cost?
Three structured programmes: LAUNCHPAD €895 net (students, graduates, career changers), ACCELERATOR €1,895 net (professionals with 2+ years) and NAVIGATOR €4,450 net (directors, VPs, C-level). Each combines strategic consultancy sessions, a full CV and LinkedIn transformation and weeks of messaging support — delivered by a recruiter who spent 13 years inside Bayer AG, ICON and Syneos Health.
Strategy, not chakra alignment
This is not coaching in the warm-and-fuzzy tradition. No inner career compass, no professional chakras. What you get is strategic consultancy and mentoring — the kind of direct, actionable guidance that comes from 16 years inside pharmaceutical talent acquisition, delivered with empathy for what a career transition actually feels like.
The three programmes
| Programme | Price (net) | Who it is for | Core inclusions |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAUNCHPAD | €895 | Students, graduates, postdocs, career changers targeting entry-level & traineeships in DACH pharma | 3 × 45-min sessions · CV transformation · LinkedIn optimisation · 4 weeks messaging support |
| ACCELERATOR | €1,895 | Pharma professionals with 2+ years — lateral moves, promotions, trajectory changes | 5 × 45-min sessions · premium CV (optional German Lebenslauf) · full LinkedIn overhaul · cover letter template · 8 weeks support · interview simulation |
| NAVIGATOR | €4,450 | Directors, VPs & C-level needing discretion and executive positioning | 8 × 45-min sessions · executive CV suite + bio · LinkedIn executive presence · 12 weeks priority support · 2 interview simulations · DACH network introductions |
Individual consultancy sessions
Prefer flexibility or need targeted help with one specific challenge — an offer on the table, an interview on Friday, a stalled search? Individual 45-minute sessions: Junior €149, Senior €249, Executive €349 (net). Full payment on booking; bank transfer or PayPal.
How to choose a pharma career coach
Whoever you consider — me or anyone else — check four things before paying:
- Inside experience, not just certificates. Has this person actually sat in pharma hiring decisions? Screening CVs, advising hiring managers, running salary negotiations?
- Current ATS knowledge. Ask which applicant tracking systems they work with. If the answer is vague, your CV advice will be too.
- Function breadth. Pharma is not one market: Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, PV, QA, Market Access, R&D, Data Science, Manufacturing and Commercial hire differently.
- Transparent prices and verifiable reviews. Published net prices and public Google reviews beat testimonials on a slide.
And then take the free first call. A good coach will tell you honestly if you do not need coaching at all.
Coaching or reverse recruitment?
In a coaching programme, you run the search and I equip you. In reverse recruitment, I run the campaign for you — sourcing, tailored applications, hiring-manager outreach. Coaching suits professionals who have time and want to build lasting career skills; reverse recruitment suits those whose evenings are already spoken for, or who need discretion at executive level.
Frequently asked questions
What does a pharma career coach do?
A pharma career coach helps pharmaceutical, biotech and life-sciences professionals move into better roles: rewriting CVs and LinkedIn profiles for the ATS systems pharma companies use (Workday, Eightfold), building job-search and interview strategy, preparing salary negotiations, and — in reverse recruitment — pitching the candidate directly to hiring managers. A specialist differs from a generic career coach through sector-specific hiring knowledge.
How much does pharma career coaching cost?
Structured programmes cost €895 net (LAUNCHPAD, 3 sessions), €1,895 net (ACCELERATOR, 5 sessions) and €4,450 net (NAVIGATOR, 8 executive sessions). Individual consultancy sessions cost €149 (Junior), €249 (Senior) or €349 (Executive) per 45 minutes. Individual sessions equate to roughly €200–€465 per full hour.
What is the difference between coaching and reverse recruitment?
In a coaching programme you run your search and I equip you — strategy, documents, interview preparation, negotiation. In reverse recruitment I run the campaign for you: sourcing, tailored applications and hiring-manager outreach on your behalf.
How long does a programme run?
LAUNCHPAD includes 3 sessions with 4 weeks of messaging support, ACCELERATOR 5 sessions over 8 weeks of support, NAVIGATOR 8 sessions with 12 weeks of priority support. Pace adapts to your search.
In which languages do you coach?
German, English and Polish — all delivered via video call, wherever you are based.
Can I reschedule a session?
Yes, with 48 hours’ notice. With less notice a replacement slot cannot be guaranteed and the session is treated as held.
Do prices include VAT?
All prices are net. Currently invoicing is possible without adding 19% German VAT under the small business regulation — a genuine saving for private clients.
How do I choose the right pharma career coach?
Check four things: real inside experience in pharma hiring (not just coaching certificates), daily ATS knowledge, breadth across pharma functions, and transparent pricing with verifiable reviews. Then book an honest first call — a good coach will tell you if you do not need them.