Curated Scientific Communication & Executive Leadership

Amplifying Scientific Innovation®

Creating Value via Scientific Storytelling

Founded in New York City and re-established in The Greater Los Angeles Area by Dr. Sophia Nnenna Ononye, a Nigerian American Scientist, Entrepreneur, Public Board Director, Strategic Communications Leader, and Author. In June 2023, Dr. Ononye launched the first in SCF’s flagship Amplifying Scientific Innovation® leadership book series, The 5 Leadership Perspectives on Scientific Innovation.

The Sophia Consulting Firm LLC (SCF) is a strategic scientific communications and executive leadership consultancy that partners with global emerging and established life science organizations with the goal of amplifying scientific innovation. Key therapeutic areas of focus include oncology, women's health, regenerative medicine, and aesthetic medicine.

SCF’s proprietary Amplifying Scientific Innovation platform utilizes a four-pronged approach to maximize visibility, scientific credibility, and thought leadership for client partners via the curation of:

1. Advisory Services: Provide strategic scientific communications support for Big Pharma clients, biotech startups and advocacy organizations with a focus on oncology, women’s health, regenerative medicine, and aesthetic medicine.

2. Video Podcast: Launched on YouTube at the height of COVID-19 in June 2020 to showcase credible scientific content and maximize impact. Nearly 2M combined views on YouTube in 4 seasons with 64 featured senior life science executives. Focus on science advocacy, health equity, and influential leadership. Guests include BIO’s CEO, NIH leaders, WebMD's CMO, and the American Cancer Society’s CEO. Link: https://www.youtube.com/c/thesophiaconsultingfirm

3. Blogs & Articles: Heighten executive visibility and showcase thought leadership via editorials and perspectives on science and health-related topics that are elevated through publications in leading outlets such as WebMD, Philadelphia Inquirer, MIT Technology Review, Cell & Gene, Life Science Leader, Entrepreneur, and Inc.

4. Leadership Books: Elevate thought leadership on scientific innovation through book series that integrate perspectives from The 64 Leaders featured on the accompanying podcast with high-quality secondary research in addition to the multicultural and multidisciplinary leadership journey of the series creator, Dr. Sophia Ononye.

The Sophia Consulting Firm is nationally diversity-certified by National Minority Supplier Development Council Inc.® (NMSDC®), By Black, the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contracting Program.

Developing Credible Content

Strategic Scientific Communication

Create and showcase credible scientific content rooted in data-driven research techniques.

Subject matter expertise in women's health and oncology to support client partners with commercial planning and business development activities.
Support multi-channel, message development and content rollout at all stages of drug development.
Manuscript development for editorials in leading life science industry trades and consumer business outlets.

Partnering with Thought Leaders

Executive Leadership Coaching

Provide leadership coaching to emerging and established leaders in Fortune 500 firms, Big Pharma, biotech startups, and management consulting firms.

Develop compelling slide decks to educate and engage client teams virtually, hybrid or in-person for optimal flexibility.
Enhance awareness of leadership methodologies and best practices to diverse mix of entrepreneurs and corporate leaders.
Leverage the Amplifying Scientific Innovation® leadership book series as foundational materials for curated, leadership strategy and skill-building sessions.