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MentorinQ's Mission
Discover how Nelly Slegers is revolutionizing training in the pharmaceutical sector with a personalized approach grounded in real-world experience.
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In a pharmaceutical sector facing high turnover and hyperspecialization, MentorinQ offers a unique solution. Founded in 2023 by Nelly Slegers, who brings over 30 years of pharmaceutical experience, this company embodies a simple philosophy: "There is joy in quality."
Nelly shares below her vision, approach, and what makes MentorinQ different.
The Genesis: Why MentorinQ?
What motivated you to create MentorinQ?
"After more than 30 years in the pharmaceutical industry, I observed concerning trends: high turnover, particularly among young professionals attracted to consultancy, a race against time where people want to skip steps, and hyperspecialization that causes loss of the sector's overall vision. There's a lack of time and support to properly train people. I wanted to address these challenges through personalized training and mentorship."
What's your core philosophy?
"Simple: "There is joy in quality." The pharmaceutical sector is sometimes perceived as rigid and oppressive, but it doesn't have to be. Quality work can and should bring satisfaction."
MentorinQ Training: A tailored approach
Two complementary formats
1. Inter-Company Training
General topics applicable to different contexts
Networking opportunities between professionals from various companies
Sharing of experiences and best practices
2. Intra-Company Training (Tailor-Made)
Fully customized according to specific needs
Adapted to the company's operational reality
Based on concrete situations experienced by teams
Target Audience
Who are your training programs for?
All professionals involved with medications: quality teams, logistics professionals, marketing departments, pharmacists, and Qualified Persons (QP). The philosophy is simple: understand others' jobs to collaborate better. Pharmaceutical quality is everyone's business, not just one isolated department.
What Makes MentorinQ Unique
What sets MentorinQ apart from other training providers?
My 20 years of operational experience. I don't just teach regulatory theory, I share concrete examples from real situations. I have in-depth knowledge of the related professions at the heart of the pharmaceutical industry. Every training is 100% personalized according to each learner's needs.
How do your training sessions work?
I follow a proven methodology: a main session (typically one day), then a follow-up debriefing 4 to 6 weeks later. Between the two sessions, participants apply what they've learned, and we have Q&A to consolidate learning. I can deliver training in-person or remotely via Teams.
What do participants actually learn?
They gain mastery of the regulatory framework (GDP, GMP), but more importantly, they develop an overall vision of the medication chain from production to distribution. They understand the roles and responsibilities of each stakeholder and can contextualize their work within the pharmaceutical ecosystem. The training is designed based on real difficulties encountered in the field.
Staying Current in a Demanding Sector
How do you keep your expertise up-to-date?
Through constant regulatory monitoring, industry news on LinkedIn and other professional platforms, field observation, and openness to other sectors like artificial intelligence. Permanent curiosity is my driver of innovation.
Challenges and Vision
What challenges have you faced?
Time management is the biggest one. Creating custom training requires substantial investment. Then there's marketing: getting known and communicating our added value. And price perception: making people understand the value of tailor-made work and the design effort involved.
Where do you see MentorinQ in 2030?
I want us to be recognized for excellence in training and coaching, to be a key player in knowledge transfer in the pharmaceutical sector, and to be a company that makes people love the QP profession and restores meaning for quality professionals.
Advice for Success in Pharma
What's your advice for anyone wanting to enter the pharmaceutical or training field?
"Field experience. You must observe, understand, experiment. You're legitimate when you know others' jobs and have lived their realities. Training is above all about transmitting experience."
Get Started with MentorinQ
Ready to transform your teams with quality pharmaceutical training grounded in real-world experience?