Gretchen V.

Gretchen is an Executive Coach, a former biotechnology leader, and hiring manager who understands the challenges and what’s needed to succeed in fast-paced, high-performing, technology-driven matrix environments. Her science-driven coaching focuses on helping professionals, leaders and emerging executives exceed their goals by working smarter (not harder!) while leading and scaling high-performing teams. Gretchen specializes in innovation and using the science of creativity for optimal success in traditional workplace settings. Gretchen’s coaching expertise includes driving performance, developing and leading others, problem-solving, navigating relationships, and building confidence. Working with Gretchen means you can expect to elevate yourself and your team to new heights.

Education & Certifications

Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coaching Federation (ICF)
Masters in Psychology, Harvard Extension School
Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching, William James College
BS Public Health/Epidemiology, Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Certified DISC Practitioner; Clifton Strengths

Professional Experience

Learn about Gretchen V. professional history.

Senior Management Consultant – Owl Oncology
Director Clinical Trial Management – Formation Bio
Director Project Management – TrialSpark
Associate Director Business Operations (Outsourcing Strategy) – Biogen
Senior Clinical Project Manager – Boston Scientific

Functional Experience

All of our coaches are experienced in supporting a variety of business functions. This coach has personal experience in the following professional fields.

Communications Operations Project Management Research & Development Strategy, Planning

Industry Experience

While you may want to have some similarities with your coach you don’t want too much overlap. A coach’s job is to offer you fresh and new perspectives that you may not be exposed to in your current industry or function. Here are the industries the coach most commonly supports.

Biotech Consulting Government Pharmaceuticals Technology

Coaching Expertise

Coaches have wide skill sets and we can’t list them all. Here are a few areas this coach specializes in helping support.

Communication Conflict Management Performance Management Role Transition Team Development

Primary Professionals Coached

Engineers Building Their Management Experience Experienced Managers in Leadership Positions First Time Founders in Growing Companies Founders and C-Level Executives New Managers at High Growth Startups Professional Highlights & Awards VPs at Established Companies

Testimonials and Coaching Highlights

Gretchen helped me not only develop a roadmap for going out on parental leave, but also a plan for how to navigate my “new normal” upon my return.

Thanks to Gretchen, I now have a robust, personalized managerial toolkit to use to lead my team in my new role as a Senior Leader at a multi-national technology company which I rely on and use at least weekly.

Gretchen’s coaching helped me develop confidence, great communication skills, overcome imposter syndrome and to become a steady leader with a self-sufficient team that operates beyond our performance targets.