Translate Your Next Career Phase Into Leadership, Influence, and Impact

The STEMist Career Lab gives scientists and clinicians the tools to step into their next career phase building legacy and purpose.

Joanna Ghayad, Certified Executive Coach

Does This Sound Like You?

Scientist working in a lab, representing professionals ready to step beyond technical roles into leadership and business strategy with Joanna Ghayad Coaching.

You’ve mastered the science. You’ve delivered results. But now you need support in what's next for your career.
Despite your years of expertise, you find it frustrating to be consistently overlooked for scientific promotions.
Or maybe you’re stuck in technical roles while less-qualified peers effortlessly move into strategy, leadership, or business positions.
Perhaps you've had an illustrious career and want the next 10 years before retirement to be purposeful and sustainable.

Ready to launch the next phase of your career?

Why A Career Shift In Science Is So Hard

Your contributions are critical, but often go unnoticed outside your function.

Stakeholders struggle to see your transferable skills.

Managers don’t support your development because they are scared to lose your expertise.

Office politics and vague feedback leave you spinning your wheels.

Networking feels awkward and “unnatural.”

You've established yourself as a capable scientist. Perhaps you've already led teams or built something you're proud of from the ground up.

Now you're wondering what could be next for your career.

I built The STEMist Career Lab to give scientists the guidance and support move into the next phase of your career with purpose and without sacrificing their integrity.

Introducing...

The STEMist Career Lab

A monthly coaching program built for scientists and clinicians who want build something purposeful in their next career phase.

Before The STEMist Career Lab, you might feel:

Boxed into the lab or clinic, unsure how to pivot without starting over.
Invisible to hiring managers, passed over for opportunities you’ve already earned.
Stuck without a clear career plan or network to open doors.
Nervous about interviews and struggling to tell your story with confidence and explain your value beyond technical expertise.
Unsure how to translate your scientific background into business-facing or cross-functional roles.

After The STEMist Career Lab, you’ll be able to:

Pursue the specific roles in pharma, biotech, or med device that align with your skills and goals.
Share a clear career story that reframes your scientific expertise, making you unforgettable to hiring managers.
Follow a step-by-step plan to confidently close any remaining skill or experience gaps.
Put proven networking strategies into practice to connect with the right people and open doors to your dream role.
Walk into interviews with clarity and confidence, knowing exactly how to position your value.

Joanna Ghayad, Certified Executive Coach

Meet Your Guide

Hi, I’m Joanna Ghayad, a certified executive coach and former pharma leader.

I've coached >75 scientists through career transitions, get established into leadership roles, land board positions and found new companies.

Because I get both Drug Research and Development, I help scientists and clinicians who feel stuck break out of career plateaus and move into strategic, operational, C-suite, Board & Founder roles making the impact they were meant to.

testimonials

Real Scientists, Real Results

“Working with Joanna turned a layoff into self-discovery and landed me my aspirational role perfectly aligned with my goals.”

In Vivo Scientist → Project Manager

“Joanna’s tailored guidance and encouragement were essential in my career transition.”

Academic Scientist → Scientific Writer

“Before working with Joanna, I wasn’t getting interviews. Joanna’s knowledge of the pharma space helped me feel understood so I could reframe my experience. Hiring managers started seeing me in the role I wanted and I started getting interviews.”

Scientist → Project Manager

Breaking Career Plateaus: A Proven Framework For Life Science Professionals

About The STEMist Career Lab Program

A monthly career coaching membership program built for scientists and clinicians ready to move into the next phase of their career.

Everything you get in The STEMist Career Lab

Core Program Delivery

Monthly membership with bi-weekly live coaching sessions
Access to online modules for career clarity, positioning, and networking
A supportive community via Telegram group chat for ongoing support
Weekly accountability check ins to stay on track

Signature Trainings

CommunicateYour Unique Value
How to Network Strategically on LinkedIn and Beyond
The Real Question Behind the Interview Questions
How My Client Double Their Salary Increase
Demystifying Pharma Industry Roles
And more!

Program Tools & Resources

Joanna's AI Interview Coach Prompt
Networking Templates and Conversation Starters to make meaningful connections

PLUS Optional Add-ons

30-Minute 1:1 Strategy Session

Get personalized coaching with Joanna to map your unique career path or for interview prep.

Resume Review

Personalized video review of your resume to help you get noticed and land an interview.

LinkedIn Profile Review

This package includes:

A personalized video review of your LinkedIn Profile by Joanna

Resume + LinkedIn Profile Review

Bundle and Save 15%!

Get both the Resume & LinkedIn Reviews together, save money and stand out among your peers.

Together We’ll:

Explore how to research roles in pharma and biotech outside your current scientific track.
Pinpoint opportunities at the intersection of your strengths, interests, and transferable skills.
Map out the skills and experiences you still need and how to get them.
Create a career story to position you for the scientific role you want — whether strategic or business-facing.
Create a positioning strategy that shows your value to hiring managers and cross-functional teams.
Strategize how to network effectively in ways that feel true to you.
Discuss how to find opportunities to “test” new roles or scientific projects that build your experience.
Develop strategies to secure interviews and nail them.

“Unlike other career coaches, Joanna truly understood my perspective as a scientist wanting to transition into project management. She helped me reframe my approach so others saw me in the role I wanted. Then I started landing interviews.”

Joanna Ghayad, Executive Leadership Coach for Scientists

Results From Past Participants

A discovery biology scientist kept getting passed over for promotion. They secured a stretch assignment in a commercial team, gaining cross-functional experience and visibility to position themselves for a full-time move.
A lab-based technician felt trapped in a bench role. They built their positioning story and transitioned into project management, expanding their scope and influence.

Your Investment

If you tried to piece this together on your own, you could spend years — and miss out on promotions worth tens of thousands.

Course & coaching modules: $2,000
Resume & LinkedIn feedback: $1,500
Custom Career GPT access: $900
Networking templates & resources: $500
Private LinkedIn group access: $500
Weekly Accountability: Priceless

Total Value: $5,000+

Regular Price: $97

Today's Price: $47

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More testimonials From

Real Scientists

“When I was suddenly laid off, I felt uncertain about who I wanted to be professionally and where to go next."

Joanna transformed that uncertainty into self-discovery and empowerment, and helped me shift my focus from "who I used to be" to "who I want to be next."

What sets Joanna apart is her personalized approach. Instead of generic advice, her tailored guidance addressed my specific challenges in confidence, networking, and self-presentation.

With small, achievable goals, I built the confidence to put myself out there, strengthened my network, and landed a role perfectly aligned with my goals. Now I have the tools and confidence to navigate future transitions with purpose. I cannot recommend Joanna highly enough — her insight, empathy, and strategy make all the difference.

In Vivo Scientist → Project Manager

“Joanna's tailored guidance, strategic advice, actionable feedback, and sincere encouragement were essential in helping me navigate my job search and career transition."

Joanna is a compassionate and an expert partner for any scientist in the job market.

Academic Scientist → Scientific Writer

“I had the pleasure of working with Joanna during a critical point in my career, and her impact was immediate and lasting."

She has a sharp, strategic mind—especially when it comes to navigating the pharma and scientific landscape—and she helped me bring clarity to both my resume and my broader career direction.

Joanna guided me through the process of refining my professional story, aligning my experiences with my goals, and communicating everything in a way that felt both authentic and compelling. Her ability to cut through the noise and help me focus on what really mattered was incredibly energizing.

Beyond the practical tools, Joanna provided steady support and encouragement that made a real difference. I walked away with a much clearer sense of direction and the confidence to communicate it concisely and with impact.

Patient Voice Professional → Patient Advocacy AI Integration Consultant

“Before working with Joanna, I struggled with believing in my potential and seeing the career growth opportunities before me.

Now I have the confidence in my skill set to purposefully pursue roles I’m excited for, and I can see a career map of many doors that I now realize I have the chance to walk through.

Former Clinical Pharmacologist

Frequently Asked Questions.

When are the Sessions?

Bi-weekly on Thursdays from 12-1pm ET

What happens after I sign up?

You will receive a confirmation email to gain access to the online course modules. We will begin live group calls the second week of the month.

What if I miss a session?

All sessions are recorded so that you can catch up anytime.