Nora Rodden
MBA admissions consultant for biotech and life sciences applicants
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | MBA admissionsIvy League and top schoolsFinancial aid and scholarshipsCareer changeHealthcare careers |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | San Francisco |
| Credentials | MS/MBA, Harvard Business School (2022); RYT-200 certified yoga teacher; B.S. in Biology and Society, Cornell University, summa cum laude |
Nora Rodden is an MBA admissions consultant who also coaches people trying to break into biotechnology. She earned an MS/MBA in Biotechnology and Life Sciences from Harvard Business School in 2022. She now leads strategy and operations at a San Francisco biotech startup building gene therapies for serious liver diseases. Before that she worked in corporate strategy at Alector and in commercial roles at Roivant Sciences. She has also interned at Genentech.
What Nora helps with
Nora helps people prepare for MBA programs and move into biotechnology careers. She also works on the doubts that come up along the way.
- Preparing MBA applications
- Breaking into biotechnology from a science background
- Choosing the right path forward in life sciences
- Working through imposter syndrome
- Planning MBA paths when relying on financial aid
- Building confidence for career moves in healthcare
Who Nora works with
Nora works with people who want to enter biotechnology or apply to MBA programs. She has a focus on applicants who rely on financial aid or come from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
Background and qualifications
Nora holds an MS/MBA in Biotechnology from Harvard Business School, where she was part of the first cohort of the joint degree. She was a Robert S. Kaplan Life Sciences Fellow and a Shumway Fellow. She studied biology at Cornell and graduated summa cum laude. Her work includes investment banking at MTS Health Partners, commercial roles at Roivant Sciences, corporate strategy at Alector, and a Genentech marketing internship. She is now Director of Strategy and Operations at Addition Therapeutics. She is also an RYT-200 certified yoga teacher.
Nora Rodden pricing
Nora Rodden reviews
Nora Rodden has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Nora combines a Harvard MS/MBA with current biotech leadership experience, and she moved from a biology background into the industry herself.
Best for aspiring MBA applicants and career changers who want to enter biotechnology or life sciences.
Common questions
How much does Nora Rodden charge?
Coaching with Nora runs $70 to $150 an hour. Message Nora from this page for an exact quote.
What does Nora Rodden help with?
Nora Rodden helps with preparing MBA applications, breaking into biotechnology from a science background, choosing the right path forward in life sciences and working through imposter syndrome.
Does Nora Rodden have reviews?
Nora Rodden has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Nora Rodden certified?
Nora Rodden lists: MS/MBA, Harvard Business School (2022); RYT-200 certified yoga teacher; B.S. in Biology and Society, Cornell University, summa cum laude.
Does Nora Rodden coach people who need financial aid?
Yes. She has a stated focus on helping people who rely on financial aid or come from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
How do I contact Nora Rodden?
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