PM Society Mentoring Programme.
The PM Society Mentoring Programme returns in 2026, continuing our commitment to advancing standards and supporting excellence across the pharmaceutical industry. The programme connects emerging professionals with experienced leaders from across pharma and agency environments, providing a structured space for career reflection, guidance, and development.
We’re now opening places for mentees and mentors to start the Q2 Cohort in April
Register your interest by emailing Cassandra.
About the Programme
The mentoring programme provides a structured yet flexible development opportunity, enabling professionals to explore career challenges, gain perspective, and build confidence through guided conversations with experienced industry mentors.
Each mentoring relationship includes:
- Three – five structured one-to-one mentoring sessions between April and July
- A confidential and supportive environment for open discussion
- Practical insights from experienced pharmaceutical leaders
- Space to explore career direction, development priorities, and strategic thinking
The programme is desgined to support professional growth, reflection, and long-term career development.
For Mentees
If you’re looking to accelerate your development, explore your career direction, or gain clarity on your next steps, the mentoring programme offers a structured and supportive space to reflect and grow.
- Three structured one-to-one mentoring sessions (April–July)
- A confidential space to explore challenges and opportunities
- Insight from senior pharma professionals who have navigated similar career paths
- Practical guidance and accountability to help you take meaningful next steps
*Pharma/ agency executives with at least 3 but less than 6 years’ experience, focused on understanding career direction, goals and/or intentions & creating plans to achieve the next step, whatever that might be!
For Mentors
We are also inviting experienced pharmaceutical industry professionals to volunteer as
mentors.
This is an opportunity to give back to the industry, support emerging talent, and develop
your own listening and leadership skills.
As a mentor, you’ll:
- Provide a supportive and objective sounding board
- Share real-world experiences and perspective on successes and challenges
- Encourage reflection, confidence, and professional growth
- Contribute to the development of future industry leaders
If you believe in the power of the Pharma community, guidance without expectation, and
investing in others, we’d love to hear from you!
Chort 2 kicks off in April 2026
Apply as a mentee, or volunteer as a mentor and help grow industry leadership for
the future. Register your interest by emailing Cassandra.
How the Mentoring Journey Works
Application → Matching → Chemistry Call → Session 1 → Session 2 → Session 3 → Reflection
The programme is designed to be focused, structured, and manageable alongside busy
professional roles.
Step 1: Mentor Matching
Participants are matched based on experience, goals, and professional background.
Step 2: Chemistry Call
Mentor and mentee meet for a short introductory conversation to ensure the pairing feels right for both parties.
Step 3: Mentoring Sessions
Three structured one-to-one conversations take place over the programme cycle.
Typical discussion themes include:
- Career direction and progression
- Navigating challenges or new responsibilities
- Strategic thinking and professional development
- Building confidence and leadership capability
Step 4: Reflection and Next Steps
At the end of the programme, participants reflect on key insights and identify actions for
continued development.
Quotes from the Programme so far:
“The mentoring programme gave me a rare opportunity to step back and reflect on
my career direction. The conversations helped me clarify what I wanted next and how
to approach it.” — Mentee, Pharmaceutical Marketing
“It was rewarding to support someone navigating early career decisions. Mentoring
also helped me reflect on my own leadership style and experiences.” — Mentor, Global Pharma Organisation
“Having a confidential space outside my company to discuss challenges was incredibly
valuable. My mentor helped me see situations from a broader industry perspective.”— Mentee, Healthcare Communications Agency
“The structure of the programme made it easy to commit to while still being
impactful.”— Mentor, Senior Marketing Leader
Why the Programme Matters
The PM Society Mentoring Programme aims to strengthen the future of
pharmaceutical leadership by:
- Supporting career development across the industry
- Encouraging knowledge sharing between generations of professionals
- Creating a community of support and collaboration
- Helping individuals build confidence, perspective, and strategic thinking