Women in Biotech mentoring: Charlotte Egan, Sales Manager, Instrumentation and Applications at Miltenyi Biotec

^{We sat down with Charlotte Egan, Sales Manager, Instrumentation and Applications at Miltenyi Biotec, to discuss her time mentoring as part of BIA's Women in Biotech initiative.}

How was your experience overall?

Women in Biotech mentorship was a really rewarding experience. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know my mentee and building a relationship based on trust, openness, and mutual respect.

The programme provided a safe space for honest conversations about career development, confidence, leadership, and some of the challenges that can come with navigating the workplace.

It was a pleasure to see my mentee grow in confidence and explore new ideas, and I know we'll continue to keep in touch beyond the programme.

What was the most valuable thing you gained from it?

The most valuable thing I gained was the opportunity to learn from a different perspective. While I was able to share my own experiences and support my mentee's development, I also found myself reflecting on my own approach to leadership and mentoring.

Some of our most meaningful conversations were about how to continue growing and developing in a challenging work environment, and those discussions were beneficial for both of us.

Seeing my mentee become more confident and willing to try new approaches was incredibly rewarding, and I've come away with valuable insights that will help me become an even better mentor in the future.

What would you say to anyone considering mentoring?

I'd strongly encourage anyone considering mentoring to get involved. You don't need to have all the answers.

Sometimes the most valuable thing you can offer is a safe space for someone to talk through challenges, explore ideas, and build confidence.

It's incredibly rewarding to see someone develop over the course of the programme, and I found that I learned just as much from the experience as my mentee did.