Mark Woods
About Mark Woods
Mark Woods is the Director of Strategic Foresight & Innovation at the Canadian Medical Association, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in program management and digital learning, having held various roles at MD Financial Management and General Dynamics Canada over the past two decades.
Current Role at Canadian Medical Association
Mark Woods serves as the Director of Strategic Foresight & Innovation at the Canadian Medical Association. He has held this position since 2023, working in a hybrid environment in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. In this role, he focuses on integrating strategic foresight into the organization’s initiatives, aiming to enhance innovation within the medical community.
Previous Experience at Canadian Medical Association
Prior to his current role, Mark Woods was the Director of Digital Learning & Practice Management at the Canadian Medical Association from 2020 to 2023. During this time, he contributed to the development and implementation of digital learning solutions and practice management resources for healthcare professionals.
Experience at MD Financial Management
Mark Woods worked at MD Financial Management | Gestion financière MD in various capacities. He served as Program Lead - Client Experience from 2014 to 2016 and later co-founded and worked as Senior Program Manager for onboardMD from 2017 to 2020. He also held the role of Senior Program Manager - Innovation / Dragonfly from 2017 to 2019, focusing on enhancing client experiences and innovative solutions.
Background in Engineering
Mark Woods has a solid engineering background, having worked at General Dynamics Canada in multiple roles. His experience includes positions as a Systems Test Engineer for the Aurora program from 2006 to 2008, and as a Hardware/Systems Engineer for NATO AWACS from 2008 to 2011. He began his career at General Dynamics Canada as a Junior/Intermediate Hardware Engineer from 2001 to 2006.
Education and Qualifications
Mark Woods earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Queen's University, completing his studies from 1997 to 2001. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa, graduating in 2012. His educational background supports his expertise in technology, client experience, and strategic planning.