Patrick Fortune
About Patrick Fortune
Patrick Fortune is a Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in digital health and project execution. He has worked at TELUS and currently at BenchSci, focusing on improving healthcare efficiencies through innovative solutions.
Current Role at BenchSci
Patrick Fortune serves as a Senior Project Manager at BenchSci, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing project management initiatives that align with the company's goals. His experience in managing complex projects contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of operations within the organization.
Previous Experience at TELUS
Prior to his current role, Patrick worked at TELUS as a Senior Project Manager in Digital Health from 2018 to 2021 in Vancouver, British Columbia. During his tenure, he led the development of TELUS Health's eRadiology service, which aimed to digitize workflows for transmitting electronic service requisitions from healthcare providers to radiology specialists. His work focused on enhancing clinical efficiencies in healthcare.
Educational Background
Patrick Fortune holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of British Columbia, where he studied Innovation & Entrepreneurship from 2017 to 2019. He also completed an MBA Exchange Semester at Esade. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biology from Western University, and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Senior Intermediate Science from the same institution. He further enhanced his qualifications with a Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst certification from the Corporate Finance Institute from 2019 to 2020.
Professional Experience in Australia
Before his roles in Canada, Patrick Fortune worked in Australia. He was the National Brand Standards Coordinator at Hungry Jack's® Australia Pty Ltd from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he served as Operations Manager at the Canadian Australian Chamber of Commerce from 2015 to 2016. These positions provided him with valuable experience in operational management and brand standards.
Interests and Skills
Patrick has a professional interest in sustainable and agricultural technology, as well as venture philanthropy. He possesses a cross-functional skill set that includes financial and operational modeling, new product development, and project execution. His focus on harnessing data aims to drive societal changes in healthcare, particularly in improving the quality of radiology information in Canada.