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Lead Stronger. Grow Faster.

CMO + Coach for Life Sciences

For biotech leaders and founders under pressure to deliver results, we combine go-to-market strategy with leadership coaching to accelerate clarity, confidence, and momentum.

When you can’t risk generic consultants or coaches — or the trial-and-error that follows, we bring 20 years in life sciences, including 15+ years of Fortune 100 marketing leadership.

Through the Leadership and Growth Accelerators, we help turn pressure into performance — fast.

Let’s make shift happen — together.

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What You’ll Gain

The results leaders experience through the Leadership and Growth Accelerators:

  • Clarity — Cut through noise, focus on what matters, and move fast.

  • Confidence — Lead with conviction and composure under pressure.

  • Influence — Earn trust across teams, boards, and investors.

Why Trust Rik

Decades of science, strategy, and leadership experience you can trust.

  • $500M+ Marketing Leadership — 15+ years driving biotech growth and category-defining launches.

  • Scientific Fluency — M.S. in Biotechnology Enterprise (4.0 GPA), Johns Hopkins University.

  • Certified Coaching Expertise — Brown-certified, ICF-aligned executive coach with Fortune 100 experience.

What leaders are saying.

  • Rik is a creative, enthusiastic, and positive leader with incredible strength in brand building—for companies, products, and people.

    Sunshine Makarow, VP, Americas Marketing, Nanosonics

  • Rik is an innovative marketing leader I’d recommend to take any biotech business to the next level in marketing and product strategy.

    Lee Tessler, AWS Tech Lead for Life Sciences

  • "Rik is a fantastic executive coach... I'm feeling empowered to make shift happen."

    Breanne Custodio, Regional Sales Director, VWR/Avantor

  • Working with Rik was a game-changer. I can't recommend him enough."

    Kristy Pepple, Client Success Manager, Veriforce

Two Paths. One Mission: Make Shift Happen.

  • Leadership Accelerator

    A 90-day accelerator for biotech leaders stepping into new roles who want to lead with clarity, confidence, and influence—from day one.

    Lead stronger

  • Growth Accelerator

    A 60-day accelerator for biotech founders and CEOs ready to raise capital, align teams, and move markets with clarity and traction.

    grow faster

Grow with Clarity and Confidence

Book your Clarity Call and take the first step toward sharper decisions, stronger alignment, and sustainable performance under pressure.