MARY C. SCHAAF
CHICAGO,IL
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive experience in medical education, training, and the medical device industry. Proven track record in leading change initiatives within a matrix environment. Skilled team manager adept at designing, developing, and directing educational programs for healthcare professionals and sales/clinical teams. Exceptional interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders, clinicians, and colleagues. Expertise in strategy development, training delivery, team leadership, compliance, and project management within the medical device industry.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Physician Training
Edwards Lifesciences
Remote- Chicago, IL
08.2011 - Current
- Oversight of the physician training process and team, ensuring best in class programming
- Strategic, implementation and management of Speakers program ensuring AdvaMed compliance
- Lead the Physician Training department, managing a team of 5 professionals.
- Drive strategic planning and execution of physician education programs.
- Oversee cross-functional collaboration with senior leadership, marketing, and sales teams.
- Ensure compliance with AdvaMed guidelines and internal quality standards for all training initiatives.
- Develop and manage departmental budgets, vendor relationships.
- Foster relationships with KOLs to enhance training effectiveness and product adoption.
- Champion continuous improvement and innovation in training content and delivery methods.
- Serve as a core partner across Business Unit, and Functional Groups.
- Demonstrate strong project management, communication, and leadership skills across all initiatives.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
Clinical Education Senior Manager
CareFusion formally Cardinal Health
McGaw Park, IL
04.2004 - 08.2011
- Operating in a matrix management role, responsible for the development and execution of all clinical educational programs in support of the Interventional Specialties – Drainage, Business Unit Objectives
- Strategic planning, design, and development of clinically focused educational programming.
- Manage Clinical Education Field Team responsible for HCP training and in servicing
- Strategic design, implementation and management of Speakers program ensuring ACCME and AdvaMed compliance
Sales Training and Development Manager
Cardinal Health
- Lead planning, design, and full development of clinically focused, product related training programs, including the implementation of a field training program
Clinical Marketing Manager
Cardinal Health
McGaw Park, IL
- Collaboratively developed and executed a clinical educational marketing strategy
Clinical Specialist, Endovascular Products
W.L Gore and Associates
03.2001 - 04.2004
- Collaborate with sales team in providing product training, technical support, and the promotion of Gore endovascular products to physicians, clinical researchers, and hospital clinicians.
Coordinator + Staff Nurse – Interventional Radiology
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
, IL
05.1993 - 03.2001
Staff Nurse – Surgical Trauma Unit
St. Luke’s Medical Center
08.1990 - 05.1993
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Meridia Huron School of Nursing
Cleveland, OhioBachelor of Arts - Humanities
John Carroll University
Cleveland, OhioTimeline
Director, Physician Training
Edwards Lifesciences
08.2011 - Current
Clinical Education Senior Manager
CareFusion formally Cardinal Health
04.2004 - 08.2011
Clinical Specialist, Endovascular Products
W.L Gore and Associates
03.2001 - 04.2004
Coordinator + Staff Nurse – Interventional Radiology
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
05.1993 - 03.2001
Staff Nurse – Surgical Trauma Unit
St. Luke’s Medical Center
08.1990 - 05.1993
Sales Training and Development Manager
Cardinal Health
Clinical Marketing Manager
Cardinal Health
Associate of Science - Nursing
Meridia Huron School of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
John Carroll University
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