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Executive coaching programs for physician executives

Whether you are starting a new Chief Medical Officer role, leading Medical Affairs through change, or preparing for your next step, there is a format that fits. Programs can be combined into a custom plan.

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Structured programs

The Sprint produces the plan and alignment tools. Execution Cadence puts the routines in place that keep them working week after week.

2 weeks

CMO Fast Start Alignment Sprint

Onboarding coaching for Chief Medical Officers and physician executives in biotech, pharma, and diagnostics who are new in the role, or whose scope just grew or came with a turnaround mandate.

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  1. 1Goals and success criteria: clear 30, 60, and 90 day outcomes.
  2. 2Stakeholder map and alignment plan: who matters, what they need, and who to pre-wire before key decisions.
  3. 3First-90-days plan: priorities, key decisions, and meeting cadence.
  4. 4Executive communication cadence: who hears what, and when.
  5. 5Risk register: risks, mitigations, and owners.
10 to 12 weeks

CMO Execution Cadence

Cross-functional execution coaching for medical leaders who need consistent delivery, not more meetings. Your strategy and first-90-days plan become a repeatable way of working that holds up under pressure.

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  1. 1Influence plan for key stakeholders, with weekly actions.
  2. 2Executive communication templates: decision memo, pre-wire plan, and updates.
  3. 3Team operating rhythm: metrics, decision rights, escalation paths, and meeting cadence.
  4. 4A "stop doing" list tied to your priorities and capacity.
  5. 5Conflict and feedback playbook for cross-functional alignment.
Ongoing retainer

1:1 executive coaching

Ongoing, one-to-one coaching for Chief Medical Officers and physician executives.

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  1. 1Chief Medical Officer effectiveness
  2. 2Executive presence
  3. 3Difficult conversations
  4. 4Your leadership operating system
1:1 and team workshops

Medical Affairs Leader Coaching

For Heads of Medical Affairs, Medical Affairs VPs, and the medical leaders who work with them. Medical Affairs leaders sit between science and the business, often without direct authority, under competing incentives and time pressure.

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  1. 1Stakeholder management: knowing who needs what, and when.
  2. 2Collaboration norms: how your team and partner functions work together.
  3. 3Execution follow-through: turning agreements into results.
  4. 4Leading MSL teams: building your team's capability, communication, and impact.
  5. 5Team workshops on communication, influence, conflict, and strategic planning.
Your next role

Early Industry Career Transition

For physicians already working in industry who want more direction, or who are preparing for a move toward a Chief Medical Officer role.

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  1. 1Your role target: get specific about the next role and why it fits.
  2. 2Your next-role thesis: turn your scope and achievements into a clear, credible story.
  3. 3Executive communication with hiring managers and internal sponsors.
  4. 4A targeted outreach plan, inside and outside your company.

Skill development areas

Recent client work has focused on these areas. Each can be part of a program or 1:1 coaching.

Burnout and Wellness

Manage time, energy, and demands so you can lead sustainably in a high-pressure role.

Career Planning

Clarify your goals and build a realistic path for your next move in life sciences.

Communication and Influence

Explain complex information clearly and move stakeholders toward a decision.

Conflict Management

Find the real issue, choose a resolution approach, and keep collaboration intact.

Culture and Collaboration

Build a team culture that values different perspectives and works across functions.

Emotional Intelligence

Strengthen self-awareness and relationship management to lead with trust.

Engagement

Keep your team committed and focused on what matters.

Feedback

Give and receive feedback that improves performance and builds open communication.

Leadership and Team Coaching

Grow your decision-making, team management, and influence as a leader.

Personal Branding and Powerbase

Define your value, communicate your strengths, and build your reputation.

Strategic Planning

Set long-term goals, assess opportunities, and turn them into a workable plan.

Success in a New Role

Settle in quickly and make an impact with the right leadership and planning.

Let's make a plan

Once you know which skills or programs you want to build on, get in touch and we will shape a growth plan for you and your team.

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