I am a strategic, results-driven leader with a proven track record of solving complex business challenges across diverse industries and functions. I blend sharp analytical thinking with hands-on execution to drive measurable impact in fast-paced, evolving environments. I align initiatives with organizational and brand goals, leveraging data insights through discovery and needs analysis and incorporating adult learning principles to close capability gaps. I have deep expertise in consulting and advisory services, talent strategy, workshop facilitation, and developing trusted relationships. I thrive navigating global matrix environments, coaching others, partnering with teams to strengthen client value, and translating insights into actionable, innovative solutions to support talent project effectiveness.

Carolyn Dougherty

I am a strategic, results-driven leader with a proven track record of solving complex business challenges across diverse industries and functions. I blend sharp analytical thinking with hands-on execution to drive measurable impact in fast-paced, evolving environments. I align initiatives with organizational and brand goals, leveraging data insights through discovery and needs analysis and incorporating adult learning principles to close capability gaps. I have deep expertise in consulting and advisory services, talent strategy, workshop facilitation, and developing trusted relationships. I thrive navigating global matrix environments, coaching others, partnering with teams to strengthen client value, and translating insights into actionable, innovative solutions to support talent project effectiveness.

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I am a strategic, results-driven leader with a proven track record of solving complex business challenges across diverse industries and functions. I blend sharp analytical thinking with hands-on execution to drive measurable impact in fast-paced, evolving environments. I align initiatives with organizational and brand goals, leveraging data insights through discovery and needs analysis and incorporating adult learning principles to close capability gaps. I have deep expertise in consulting and advisory services, talent strategy, workshop facilitation, and developing trusted relationships. I thrive navigating global matrix environments, coaching others, partnering with teams to strengthen client value, and translating insights into actionable, innovative solutions to support talent project effectiveness.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Director, Principal Consultant, Leadership Assessment and Development, Talent Management Services at Gallagher (legacy HORN Sales and Leadership training)
August 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Innovative, strategic learning pathways/journeys & solution design, development, and measurement across all verticals (including CPG, Pharma/Healthcare, Financial Industry) and all levels/functions (including C-suite) aligned to client strategies/value pillars and needs. Accountable for end-to-end client sales/business development, relationship development, talent assessments, solution design and development, resource allocation and cross-selling within Gallagher; exceptional client evaluations & retention.
Senior Marketing Lead, Antipsychotic brands portfolio at Lundbeck Canada
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Cross-functional brand team leadership (20+ team members); brand strategic and tactical plan development and execution - KPIs/ budget management ($100M); HR brand team lead -talent acquisition; agency /vendor management; surpassed alliance goals & financial targets; stakeholder leadership/ relations (internal and external – advisory boards, KOLs, HCP consultants , associations ).
Managing Principal, Global Performance & Learning at Rave Learn Inc.
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Company leadership / management; talent management/acquisition; learning & development solutions for global pharma clients (learning areas: leadership, marketing/sales, technical skills including RWE/patient outcomes, team effectiveness, work flow processes, DE&I; in-person and virtual/eLearning; therapeutic areas included neurology, rare disease, oncology); performance management consulting, L&D consulting; competency frameworks; voice of customer research/needs analyses & scope requirements & measurement; 100% retention rate; new business development and F/R contracts.
Senior Director, Global Performance & Learning at Foster Rosenblatt (F|R) – Rosenblatt Lifesciences
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Client L&D strategy & learning journey development; needs analysis, learning solution design, development, measurement & communication strategies/execution; global marketing learning academy and tech platform design; recognition for excellence in learner engagement across multiple functional areas/therapeutic areas; high client internal NPS scores; LTEN association workshop development /presentations.
Principal, Performance & Learning at Blink Productivity
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Strategic-tactical business and HR strategic plan development & consulting; patient education program development .
Learning & Development Team Lead, Customers at Pfizer Canada Inc.
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 2015
Learning & Development Team Lead, Customers; national team leadership & coaching; succession planning/career pathing; stakeholder development; internal/external needs assessments, design, delivery, measurement of accredited education programs /other learning activities across multiple therapeutic areas; GAME speaker; education compliance lead.

Education

MBA at John Molson School of Business, Concordia University
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025
B.Com at John Molson School of Business, Concordia University
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025
DEC at Marianopolis College (CEGEP - Quebec)
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025

Qualifications

Green belt (lean six sigma continuous improvement)
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025
Wiley 5 Behaviors certified practitioner
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025
Adult Learning/Education
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025
AI integration
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025
Facilitation /Group Facilitation
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025
Instructional Design
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025
Needs Analysis (VoC research)
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025
Kirkpatrick Learning Evaluation/Measurement
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025
Organizational Development
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025
Performance Management
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025
Coaching
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025
Project Management
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Professional Services, Education, Financial Services