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John Potthoff

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Chief Executive Officer at RQM+
📍 Austin, Texas, United States

With over 30 years of experience, John leads RQM+ as CEO and serves as an Operating Partner at Linden Capital Partners, specializing in the MedTech and biotech industries. He holds a Ph. D. from The University of Texas at Austin and is a NACD Directorship Certified board member, known for successfully growing service-based companies.

Outside of his executive roles, John is an active reader of business publications and literature applicable to the life sciences. His academic background in Austin suggests a likely interest in University of Texas athletics and local culture.

He co-founded Elligo Health Research to solve a critical industry challenge: making clinical trials more accessible to patients and clinicians.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
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Priorities

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Global MedTech Services
As CEO of RQM+, he focuses on the entire MedTech product lifecycle, including regulatory, clinical trials, lab services, and reimbursement on a global scale.
AI in Life Sciences
Actively promotes and debuts new AI tools within his portfolio companies, highlighting a focus on leveraging technology for innovation and efficiency in the sector.
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Career

Work history

5-2024
Chief Executive Officer
RQM+
8-2021
Board Member
RQM+
4-2025
Operating Partner
Linden Capital Partners
12-2023
Chairperson of the Board
Elligo Health Research
3-2016 - 12-2023
CEO
Elligo Health Research
In the press

Media appearances

John Potthoff Appointed New CEO of RQM+. Featured in Slice of Healthcare
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John Potthoff named CEO of contract research organization RQM+. Featured in Pittsburgh Business Journal
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Education
1992 - 1995
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The University of Texas at Austin
1989 - 1992
Master of Arts (M.A.)
The University of Texas at Austin
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