A warming job market changes behavior before it changes outcomes. This article examines how even modest signs of improvement can reopen stalled decisions, expose hidden retention risk, and deepen frustration for job seekers when the story of recovery moves faster than the reality.

You've mastered the science and built a high-performing R&D team. So when that VP role appears, it feels like the natural next step. But the skills that made you successful in R&D can quietly undermine you in senior management—here's why.

You told yourself you'd move on once things calmed down—when layoffs slowed, when the job market felt less chaotic. But months have passed, and what started as a 'temporary pause' has quietly turned into something else: holding on to a job that no longer fits. That's job hugging. While it can feel like control, it often signals the opposite—that fear is quietly calling the shots.

Loyalty feels like a virtue. But in biopharma, loyalty without leverage can hold you back. In this article, originally published in BioSpace, I share a simple framework to help leaders know when loyalty is serving them—and when it’s putting their careers at risk.

After a layoff, what leaders say—or don’t say—matters. This post breaks down how to handle the moment after the announcement, when teams are watching closely.

As biotech companies move into the clinic, senior R&D leaders often feel sidelined. This post explores how to stay relevant, strategic, and essential as your role evolves.

When feedback feels unfair, curiosity—not defensiveness—is your strongest move. Here’s how to lead through it.

If you’ve been laid off from biotech, you don’t need a pep talk. You need a plan. This post breaks down what actually works—so you can stop spinning and start making real progress.

Saying yes might feel like the right thing to do, but it could be holding back your career. Explore how high performers can break free from the “yes trap” and focus on what truly matters.