One Pivot, a Lot of Courage, and a New Beginning with Nancy Hedlund

What does it really take to start over and build something entirely your own?

In this episode of Women Leaders on the Move, Nancy Hedlund talks with host Natalie Benamou and shares how she returned to grad school in her 40s, being a mom of 4 children. Nancy knew that having the added expertise would advance her career. As Founder and Managing Director of MedNavigate LLC, Nancy helps life science companies bring new innovations to market. Her story is one of clarity, resilience, and bold reinvention.

“It’s not about having the whole plan; it’s about being willing to take the next step with purpose.” – Nancy Hedlund

Key Takeaways:

How to Navigate career changes with confidence
What it takes to balance family, school, and full-time work
Reimagined success on her own terms and how to build a business grounded in expertise and intention

This conversation is part of the Power of What’s NEXT : Bold Moves By Design author series, featuring the authors who are redefining their future.

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About Nancy Hedlund

Nancy Hedlund is a global senior healthcare executive, advisor, and scientist with over 30 years' experience at leading firms including Astellas, Baxter, and AmerisourceBergen in addition to having spent time as health system pharmacist. She holds a PhD in Public Health Sciences focusing on Health Economics and Policy. As Managing Director of MedNavigate, LLC, Nancy empowers biotech, medical device, and diagnostic companies by combining research science, analytics, and clinical practice to drive market adoption. As an outcome-driven advisor, she translates complex science into clear, patient-centric business decisions, enabling clients to bring their products to market with clarity and confidence.

Nancy's website: https://mednavigate.com/

Nancy's LinkedIn:   / nancyhedlund  

Connect with Natalie Benamou

Natalie Benamou is the visionary behind Women Leaders on the Move, a Top 25 Women's Leadership podcast by Feedspot. As the Founder of HerCsuite®, she leads a strategic collective for executive women navigating board service, portfolio careers, entrepreneurship, and leadership in the second half of their professional lives.

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Natalie also serves as President of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit committed to advancing women's health outcomes.

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