Susan Whitehead
Driven by a sense of purpose, Susan has spent her career cultivating people-centric organizations that are intentional, inspirational and inclusive.
Empowering change is a dominant theme running throughout Susan’s career. Adept at strategic planning, and translating initiatives into actionable roadmaps, she has a proven track record of transforming organizations. As the founder of BioSavvy Advisors, Susan specializes in building and people-centric organizations that actively engage workforces to achieve desired business outcomes. Deeply committed to healthcare equity, Susan is board chair and vice president of Bay Area Young Survivors (BAYS) and is an investor supporting women’s health, femtech, and oncology.
Intention. Inspiration. Inclusion.
UPCOMING EVENTS
There are no upcoming events at this time.
KEYNOTE
KEYNOTE
Three Steps to Transform Your Vision into Success
TEDxTAMU, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Diverse Voices, Better Choices: Enhancing Healthcare
2024 International Women’s Day
Networking Breakfast, Olema Oncology, San Francisco CA
From Chaos to Clarity:
Managing the Art of Project Management with Purpose
19th American Pharma & Biotech PPM Conference,
Boston, MA
Three Steps to Achieving Anything
TEDxTAMU, Susan shares how she changed the trajectory of her life to defy statistics and achieve success. By outlining three essential steps—building a strategic plan, focusing on what truly matters, and refusing to self-reject—Susan inspires others to shift from feeling marginalized, to seizing their rightful place as achievers.
From Chaos to Clarity:
Managing the Art of Project Management with Purpose
20th American Pharma and Biotech PPM Conference, San Francisco, CA
Developing a New Generation of PM Leaders: A Path Guided by Diversity & Inclusion
BioPharma PM Annual Conference,
San Francisco CA
How PM Can Lead DEI Initiatives by Example
17th American Pharma & Medtech PPM Conference - West Coast, San Francisco, CA
PODCASTS / BROADCASTS
Speak Up For Your Health:
The Twists, Turns & Complexities of Cancer Treatment
with Archelle Georgiou, MD
A cancer diagnosis often comes with a shock, at 42 Susan was diagnosed with breast cancer and weighed in every step of the way.
Lift Up: Women in Life Sciences: Navigating Career Success - Mentorship, Sponsorship & Networking Demystified
Fraser Dove International
Career success does not happen in isolation, Susan provides insights based on her experience breaking down what really works in reaching new heights.
Unlock your Block: Leadership Discussion on Career Empowerment
with Robin Cartwright
Susan shares her insights into the skills necessary to truly shine as a leader.
MODERATOR / PANELIST
Thriving Together - Embracing Belonging in DE&I
Women in Bio, San Francisco Chapter, San Francisco
Becoming a Woman of Impact: Success Stories
Women in Bio, San Francisco Chapter, Virtual
The Power of Being Savvy: Translating Purpose into Action
Lesbians Who Tech Pride Summit, Virtual
Investment, Private Equity & Venture Capital Partnerships
Drug Discovery Biology Strategy Meeting –
West Coast, San Diego
Change Management
15th Biopharma & MedTech PPM Conference,
San Francisco
The Modern COO: Lessons from High-Growth Silicon Valley Companies
Stanford Business School, Emerging COO Executive Education, Stanford
Thought Leadership Panel on Innovations in Drug Launch Space
EthAum Venture Partners, Virtual
What it’s like to be a woman in the (male-dominated) pharma industry
17th American Pharma & Medtech PPM Conference - West Coast, San Francisco
Getting Teams Aligned on Strategy
PPM Summit, San Francisco, CA
Getting Teams Aligned
12th Fleming PPM for Pharma & Biotech Conference, San Francisco, CA
MORE INSIGHTS
Interview: Cavenagh Health - Looking Beyond Statistics
Enhance Cultural Competency
Intention: Ethical leadership & purposeful candor
Create thriving environments where you are able to push boundaries in overcoming challenges, identify weaknesses that may seem insurmountable and enlist strengths to solve them.
Inspiration: Courageous creativity
Inspire a belief in the power of your organization’s purpose. Learn to believe in your organization’s collective identity in which everyone understands the mission, values, and vision for achieving goals. Motivate and encourage teams to exceed their expectations by taking greater ownership of their work.
Inclusion: Value & respect diverse perspectives
It is about who is NOT at the table…but should be. It is about constantly expanding your organization's understanding of people and culture in order to have the most innovative and healthy discussions, so your organization can come out on top.
