Diane K. | Leland

Diane K.

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PhD to Industry | Biomedical Engineering PhD to Finance and Corp Dev

Studied at Columbia University

Worked at Kriya Therapeutics

Available tomorrow at 11:00 PM UTC

Happy to work together to find a time that works for both of us. Please feel free to reach out to arrange a time outside of my listed hours.

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Available tomorrow at 11:00 PM UTC

Happy to work together to find a time that works for both of us. Please feel free to reach out to arrange a time outside of my listed hours.

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Diane's Coaching Offerings

Career Development Start-to-Finish

Expert help on everything from getting the interview to landing the offer.

$1,18020h of coaching

Custom hourly

Get help with Interview Prep, Skill Building, and .

Diane also coaches for Equity Research, Pharmaceutical, and PhD Programs. View all.

Diane’s Career Coaching Qualifications

Experience level: Manager

Welcome to my profile! With a robust background in biotechnology and corporate development, I bring a wealth of experience to career coaching. I hold a PhD from UCLA, where I was a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow, and a Bachelor of Science from Columbia University. My professional journey includes roles as a Senior Project Manager at Kriya Therapeutics, a Biotechnology Equity Research Associate at Goldman Sachs, and a Venture Fellow at Vida Ventures. I specialize in guiding clients through career transitions and development in the biotech and finance sectors. Whether you're looking to break into these industries or advance your career, I'm here to help you strategize and achieve your professional goals. Let's connect and chart your path to success!

Diane can help with:

Interview Prep

Skill Building

Career Planning

Professional Networking

Resume Review

Networking Strategy

Job Search Strategies

General Exploration

Diane also coaches for Equity Research, Pharmaceutical, and PhD Programs. View all.

About Diane

I'm a Biomedical PhD turned life science industry professional, with 3+ years in equity research and corp dev in large corporation (Goldman Sachs) and private startup (>$650M in funding) settings. I have worked with other STEM graduates who have landed highly competitive roles in biotech/pharma, including top equity research and VC firms. My undergraduate mentees have also gone on to highly competitive PhD and MD programs. I received my BS in Biomedical Engineering from Columbia University and PhD in Biomedical Engineering from UCLA. Look forward to discussing and uncovering your potential together.

Why do I coach?

I have been passionate about professional development since my own PhD studies, where I was an active proponent for graduate students exploring their future career options. What I find is that so many qualified and talented candidates are often underselling their capabilities and achievements - especially coming out of academia, where the language and mindset is a little different. Pivoting into the industry takes a little bit of frame shift. The truth is, it's not easy, especially in the current economy. It's also NEVER TOO LATE to take hold of your future direction. I am excited to be here and be your coach and partner in that endeavor.