John Clair
Global Operations Leader | Program Management, Project Delivery, Strategy Development, and Quality Improvement in Health Research | GCP & IRB Certified | Led Regional Offices in Africa, Asia, & Latin America
- Role
- Head of International Strategy & Senior Relationship Manager at Trutechnologies, Makers Of Trulab
- Location
- Durham, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About John Clair
Operations leader with extensive experience leading global operations, project delivery, and organizational transformation within fast-growing health research organizations. Skilled in building high-performance teams, optimizing processes, and navigating diverse, cross-cultural environments. Trusted advisor to executive leadership with a strong background in financial and strategic planning. Known for driving change, innovation, and quality improvement. Proven success in scaling complex operations, enhancing governance, and implementing enterprise-wide systems to drive performance, quality, and compliance. Certified in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) for Clinical Trials and as an Institutional Review Board (IRB) member.I SPECIALIZE IN:• PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE: Establishing practices that deliver optimal project outcomes. • FINANCIAL RESULTS: Improving operational programs to maximize the bottom line.• HIGH PERFORMING TEAMS: Leading cross functional teams that improve business performance.• CHANGE MANAGEMENT: Leading enterprise wide business transformations for global organizations. • P&L MANAGEMENT & GROWTH: Managing lines of business achieving growth and profitability in new markets. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:• Led internationally dispersed teams supporting 1,500 staff, 75 programs,$400MM annual funding, and 40 countries.• Designed & implemented project management, technical quality, & business process improvement systems.• Decentralized support services, improving efficiency & compliance, regaining the Audit Committee’s trust.• Led integration of health communications firm into global research non-profit.• Finance leader for $200+ million fundraising via IPO, Equity, Debt, and Angel markets. • Direct responsibility for leading international offices with up to $10MM in annual budgets.EDUCATION • MBA, Duke University, Fuqua School of Business• Executive Leadership Program, The Center for Creative Leadership• Bachelor of Science, United States Naval AcademyPERSONAL• Community and outdoor activities help center, recharge, and fulfill me.• Riding my USNA racing team bicycle is still one of my favorite things to do.• \'Explored the Marble\' with spouse and children ages 7, 10, and 12; visiting 17 countries across a year.• Summited Mt Kilimanjaro while living and working in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Experience
Head of International Strategy & Senior Relationship Manager
Trutechnologies, Makers Of Trulab
Jul 2025 — Present · Durham, NC, US
Education
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
MBA, Business Administration
United States Naval Academy
Bachelors of Science, Engineering
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