Diane K. | Leland

Diane K.

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Break into Biotech Careers | PhD to Industry | Ex-GS 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

Pharmaceutical Recruiting: Start-to-Finish

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

Starting at $75010h+ of coaching

Custom hourly

Get help with Interview Prep, Resume Review, and .

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

Diane’s Pharmaceutical Qualifications

Experience level: Manager

Welcome to my profile! With a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from UCLA and a Bachelor of Science from Columbia University, I bring a strong academic foundation and a wealth of industry experience to my coaching. My career spans roles at Kriya Therapeutics, Goldman Sachs, and Vida Ventures, where I honed my expertise in corporate strategy and investment. I've successfully coached 5 individuals, helping them navigate the complexities of the biotech business industry and achieve their career goals. Let's work together to craft a strategy that propels you forward in your biotech career. Reach out to start your journey today!

Diane can help with:

Interview Prep

Resume Review

Networking Strategy

Drug Development

Pharmaceutical Research

Diane also coaches for Equity Research, Career Coaching, 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.