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John C Schafer is a seasoned executive with over 40 years of experience in leadership, business development, and strategic planning. He has held various leadership positions in industries such as healthcare, life sciences, and technology. Schafer has a strong background in team leadership, executive coaching, and marketing, with expertise in medical devices and sales management. He has worked with prominent companies like Vistage International, DiagnoCure, and Baxter International, and has a degree in Biology and Medical Technology from Carthage College.

Experience

  • Vistage International
    • Greater Boston Area
    • Chair - Chief Executive Advisory Teams
      • Sep 2010 - Jul 2021
      • Greater Boston Area

      I partnered with Vistage International to form and chair Chief Executive Groups in the Boston area. Vistage is a 50-year-old membership organization of 14,000 business owners, company presidents, and CEO's in more than 200 US cities. We focus on becoming Better Leaders who make Better Decisions and get much Better Results!

    • President and CEO
      • Aug 2006 - Oct 2010

      DiagnoCure is a life sciences company commercializing high-value cancer diagnostic tests and lab services that increase clinician and patient confidence in making critical treatment decisionsPublic TSX, CUR.TO

    • President and CEO
      • 2003 - 2006

      IatroQuest is a Venture backed Medical Diagnostic Company, Specializing in immunodiagnostic, biodefence and life science tools.

    • President and CEO
      • 1998 - 2002

      Boston Medical Technologies is a Venture backed medical device company focused in autonomic neuropathy and diabetes.

    • Vice President
      • 1995 - 1998

      Cap Gemini is a large international management-consulting firm. I was responsible for growing the U.S. HealthCare consulting division by working with senior executives in pharmaceutical and device companies, large provider organizations, and health insurance payers.

    • President/General Manager
      • 1981 - 1995

      Baxter International is a $28 Billion manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of products and services used in hospitals, life sciences companies, and other health care settings. In 14 years I progressed through nine promotions in six divisions, living in six different states. Title and positions progressed from Sales Representative, Product Management, Marketing Management, Business Development, Area Sales Management, Regional Operations Management, Director of Marketing, Vice President of Sales and Marketing to President and GM of two Baxter division Companies.

    • Clinical Chemistry Department Manager
      • 1972 - 1981

      St. Luke's Memorial Hospital was a 300 bed Acute Care Hospital and is now part of Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare

Education

  • 1968 - 1972
    Carthage College
    BA, Biology, Medical Technology

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