Mike began his career in clinical development over 25 years ago and has experience spanning Phase I through IV operations. He holds a Masters of Science in Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Law as well as a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology. Before Fortrea, Mike spent 15 years with a large, global CRO, beginning as a Delivery Head for a portfolio of client programs and led operations in China as General Manager of China for 18 months before leading the Asia Pacific region for the CRO while based in Singapore for 5 years. Following his time in Asia, Mike returned to lead operations for a global site network and lead clinical development strategic operations. Mike led the Cardiovascular, Metabolic and Critical Care Project Delivery teams as well as the Government and Public Health Delivery teams. Mike joined Fortrea in May of 2023 to further develop our Site Strategy and Partnerships. Since this time he now leads the Global Project Delivery that includes the Development Strategy & Growth team, Patient Recruitment & Engagement, Site Strategy & Partnerships, Strategic Feasibility & Analysis and Digital Health & Innovation. He is currently based in the US and lives in Scottsdale Arizona and Nashville Tennessee with his family.