Patrick Jordan
Chief Administrative Officer, Encore, A Quintiles Company
Class Year
1992
Professional Background
Professional services leader with 20 years of healthcare experience in building and leading teams in corporate development, operations, product management, and partnership management in the biopharmaceutical and healthcare provider industries. Expert in market development and partnerships, with significant deal leadership in clinical, commercial and corporate transactions in the US and European markets. A track record for creating new corporate growth engines, aligning and leading teams, and translating strategic vision to successful delivery.
How has being an English graduate from Duke University helped shape your professional success?
Studying English at Duke University gave a breadth of skills that are essential to business leadership. It trained me to read and think critically, write and communicate effectively, manage concrete plans and abstract ideas, better understand personal dynamics and motivations, and develop as an empathetic leader.
