Joseph Clarke

About Joseph Clarke

As a Science Fellow and accomplished Program Leader, I drive continuous improvement and disruptive innovation by setting strategic direction and leading high-impact initiatives. I specialize in leveraging genomic technologies and advanced AI analytics to accelerate crop trait discovery and germplasm development pipelinesI have a proven track record for driving change innovation, increasing success rates and speed while reducing costs and risk through technology and AI. My expertise includes identifying challenge solutions through technology scouting, strategic alignment, and leading cross-disciplinary teams, including external partnerships, to deliver value from change innovation. Most recently, I led the digital strategy and program for enabling AI-assisted trait design capabilities within the GE and GM Trait pipelineI thrive in dynamic environments, embracing adaptability and self-reinvention. A key aspect of my leadership is strong micro-influencing skills, essential for setting vision, driving strategy, and ensuring alignment across diverse, cross-functional business and technical partners. I believe in the willingness to disrupt ourselves as a first step towards innovationNotable Achievements:Strategic Roadmapping: Developed a current-to-future state (C2F) landscaping method, aligning internal capabilities with emerging disruptive technologies to establish strategic roadmaps for change innovationOutcome-Based Ideation (OBI): Created a novel OBI approach for rapid evaluation of disruptive ideas, focusing on common business outcomes to accelerate decision-makingCollaboration Leadership: Identified and managed long-term strategic external partnerships with private companies and academic institutions, driving internal disruption and deliveryChange Management Expert: Extensive experience in demonstrating the value and utility of disruptive technology and digital transformations within complex matrixed organizationsMentorship & Development: Mentored and coached 3-5 people annually in science research, professional career development, and communication upskillingInfluential Leadership: Successfully led Programs and Projects as a sole-contributor, influencing cross-disciplinary teams towards desired outcomes through a \"lead-from-behind\" approachMy skills, honed in the AgBioTech industry, are highly transferable. I successfully applied them in founding an Equestrian club with my family. Digitizing the \"horse-world\" was crucial to its growth in a competitive market to 5 full-time staff, 50+ riders, and hosting a collegiate equestrian team

Experience

1. Advisory Board Member

   Revaterra

   Aug 2025 — Present · Research Triangle Park, NC, US

Education

• William & Mary

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology

  1990 — 1994

• Duke University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Genetics & Botany (Plant Molecular Pathology)

  1994 — 2000