Julia Goodkind, RN, BSN, is a dynamic and accomplished executive with a career spanning over two decades in healthcare sales, clinical education, and training management. Her professional journey showcases a rare blend of bedside compassion and strategic acumen—qualities that have positioned her as a force for innovation and transformation across the medical device, pharmaceutical, and senior care sectors.
Julia began her career as a staff nurse in critical care environments—including Neuro/Trauma, CT, and Cardiac ICUs—at prestigious institutions such as the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Graduate Hospital. This deep clinical foundation would later shape her empathetic yet performance-driven approach to sales and leadership. Her transition into the commercial side of healthcare saw her quickly ascend into high-performing roles, notably with Baxter Bioscience and Haemonetics Corporation, where she consistently ranked in the top national tiers, earned Rookie of the Year, President’s Club, and Circle of Excellence honors, and led major revenue growth initiatives—such as growing a South Jersey region from zero to $1.8M in four years.
Julia’s standout contributions extend well beyond individual sales performance. She is an award-winning training leader recognized for architecting robust learning platforms, new hire curriculums, and compliance programs that drive both employee engagement and organizational revenue. From designing foundational onboarding modules for ConvaTec’s Advanced Wound Care division to launching a scalable, interactive LMS and Qstream learning reinforcement platform at Impulse Dynamics, she has consistently elevated the training function to a strategic pillar of corporate growth.
At Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, Julia played a pivotal role in launching high-impact biosurgical therapies and supporting hospital-focused sales teams with curriculum, workshop design, and national training events. Her innovative approach blends adult learning principles with real-world sales dynamics—ensuring field teams are both clinically informed and commercially effective. She has collaborated cross-functionally with commercial leadership, regulatory affairs, HR, marketing, and operations, demonstrating fluency in aligning diverse stakeholders toward unified business goals.
Julia’s commitment to compassionate care is also reflected in her recent roles as a Hospice Liaison and Senior Care Consultant with Amedisys and CarePatrol, respectively. In these positions, she has helped families navigate difficult decisions around hospice and elder care, offering education, advocacy, and connections to essential resources like VA agents, eldercare attorneys, and moving specialists. Her ability to balance data-driven strategy with human-centered service makes her a uniquely effective leader across both corporate and community-facing environments.
Julia holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania and numerous certifications in instructional design, facilitation, dementia care, and sales strategy—including training from ATD, Miller-Heiman, Jeff Thull, and Ken Blanchard’s Situational Leadership model. Throughout her career, she has hired and developed national clinical and sales teams, mentored professionals through leadership transitions, and acted as a trusted training advisor to global organizations in high-growth, high-impact healthcare spaces.
With a proven record of driving sales growth, enhancing onboarding experiences, and building training ecosystems that scale, Julia Goodkind is more than an executive—she’s a catalyst for sustainable, compassionate, and intelligent healthcare innovation.
Character
Julia Goodkind demonstrates a deep-rooted commitment to compassionate care and professional excellence, consistently integrating her clinical background and human-centered values into every role she undertakes. Her integrity, empathy, and resilience have shaped her ability to lead teams, support families, and elevate patient-centered services across diverse healthcare settings.
Knowledge
With over 20 years of experience spanning nursing, medical device sales, pharmaceutical training, and elder care consultation, Julia possesses a robust and multifaceted understanding of the healthcare industry. Her academic foundation from the University of Pennsylvania and extensive certifications in instructional design and leadership development further reflect her lifelong pursuit of knowledge and expertise.
Strategic
Julia has repeatedly proven her strategic impact by driving multi-million-dollar revenue growth, building national training programs, and aligning cross-functional teams to business goals. Her ability to identify gaps, implement scalable solutions, and foster innovation across sales and training initiatives positions her as a powerful architect of organizational advancement.
Communication
A skilled communicator and mentor, Julia excels in translating complex medical and regulatory concepts into accessible, actionable learning for diverse audiences. Her talent for coaching, facilitating workshops, and building trust with stakeholders has been a critical asset in cultivating strong relationships and effective training outcomes.
