Susan Schoolfield
Vice President of Organization Development and Change Management
Susan Schoolfield has led some fairly large global projects in the medical device and Pharma space that have entailed the merger and acquisitions of some large corporations, such as Becton Dickinson, CR Bard, Pfizer, Wyeth and Merck, focusing on the leadership and the organizational aspects of the acquisition, in some cases over multiple years. She has also built and led several transformation offices in major healthcare organizations such as Memorial Sloan Kettering and the University of Pennsylvania Healthcare System. Susan is a certified coach and has worked with many corporate officers and senior leaders across various industries. Additionally, Susan spearheaded and taught at the Non-profit Executive Leadership Institute at Bryn Mawr College.
Fun Facts
Alma Mater: Bryn Mawr College, Smith College, Easter College
Degrees: MBA in Healthcare, MA in Educational Psychology, Masters in Law and Healthcare Policy, Masters in Social Work, Certificate in Women’s Leadership From Yale School of Management, Professional Certified Coach (PCC) International Federation of Coaches, Master Black Belt, Lean Sigma, Certified in Hogan Leadership Assessment, DiSC, Myers Briggs Type Inventory
Hobbies: I rescue horses and train them to work with special needs children, I also rescue dogs and volunteer at an animal shelter. I love to read, cook, practice pilates, as well as, take hikes with my family. I love all kinds of music, particularly jazz. When I was in high school I was in a drama club and a debate club. I also volunteered at a school for special needs teenagers doing art with them, as well as a soup kitchen. I live on the coast in Connecticut, an hour outside of NYC.
Clubs: Fellow, American College of Healthcare Executives, SHRM, International Coaching Federation
Location: New York
Ask Me
How did you combine your clinical work with business? What excites you about the work that you do? What was it like for you being a female leader when you were coming up through the ranks?
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Things I Can Help With
- Resume writing
- LinkedIn profile review
- Completing job applications
- Confidence building exercises
- Negotiating
- Styling Advice (how to dress for an interview, work, etc)
- Interview prep (college, internship or work)
- Other
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