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Turn Your Science into Traction

Biotech GTM Advisor & Marketing Consultant for Founders

Biotech founders don’t need more noise—they need traction.
I help you build the commercial engine that gets you there.

Not another hands-off agency. Not another consultant on the sidelines. I work directly with founders to turn strong science into clear messaging, sharp positioning, and a go-to-market system built for real adoption and revenue.

With 20+ years in life sciences and 15+ years leading Fortune 100 GTM, I’ve launched global products, shaped categories, and scaled $500M business lines. Now I bring that operating depth directly to early-stage teams under pressure to deliver.

If you’re ready to accelerate traction, extend runway, and move your market—let’s make shift happen together.

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Why Founders Trust Rik

When the pressure is high and the runway is short, you don’t need theory — you need someone who’s built GTM engines that actually scale. I bring the commercial depth, scientific fluency, and operating experience founders rely on when traction can’t wait.

$500M+ Go-to-Market Leadership

15+ years leading global GTM strategy, shaping categories, and scaling $500M+ business lines across life sciences.

Category-Shaping Launch Execution

Directed global launches in transfection, protein expression, and cell biology — including a launch that delivered 350% above forecast.

Scientific Fluency

M.S. Biotechnology Enterprise (4.0 GPA), Johns Hopkins — enabling rapid, credible translation of complex science into clear commercial narratives.

Coaching & Advisory Experience

Partnered with 40+ biotech and life science leaders to build clarity and momentum at high-pressure inflection points.

Operator, Not an Outsider

Hands-on ownership, global launch leadership, and alignment of GTM, product, and sales — the real-world experience most consultants don’t have.

What Leaders Say About Working With Rik.

  • "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 an extremely talented and accomplished marketing leader. I learned from him how to grow a global biotech business with best-in-class marketing campaigns—and how to be a more compassionate, collaborative colleague.”

    Hunter Tuck, Director of Marketing & Strategy, Thermo Fisher Scientific

  • "Rik is a creative, energetic leader who consistently finds new, effective ways to lead go-to-market strategies and campaigns. He will most certainly find new ways to accelerate the business."

    Laura Keenan, Strategic Marketing Leader, HP

  • "Working with Rik was a game-changer."

    Kristy Pepple, Client Manager, Veriforce

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