Director of Information Technology

Leading the enterprise IT function for a clinical-stage biotech. Fourteen years building and running technology functions in regulated environments.

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Nate Thompson, Director of Information Technology

Practical IT Leadership

I run the IT function for a clinical-stage biotechnology company. With fourteen years of progressive experience across military, financial services, and life sciences, I own infrastructure, enterprise systems, identity and access, the cybersecurity partnership, and the governance and budget that hold them together.

My approach focuses on getting things done - building teams, governing vendors, and making sure technology delivers on time and on budget. Whether leading $4M+ infrastructure programs across multiple sites, standing up governance from nothing, or carrying a technology function through an M&A transition, I deliver reliable results in demanding environments.

From hands-on technical work in my military service to leading enterprise IT in pharmaceutical and biotech environments, my career shows steady growth toward greater responsibility and organizational impact. I excel where the problem is messy and clear communication and systematic execution make the difference.

$4M+
Program Leadership
$10M+
Portfolio Management
3
Regulated Industries
$850K+
Cost Savings Delivered

IT Leadership Capabilities

Practical solutions with proven portfolio leadership, program governance, and infrastructure expertise

Portfolio & Program Governance

I establish governance frameworks, manage stakeholder relationships, and create portfolio visibility that enables data-driven decision making. I have experience building PMOs from the ground up and managing $10M+ portfolios.

Infrastructure & IT Operations

I lead multi-million dollar infrastructure programs and manage day-to-day IT operations. My experience includes facilities technology, network infrastructure, enterprise systems, and leading service delivery teams in regulated environments.

Running the IT Function

I own the IT function end to end: service delivery, vendor and managed-service governance, budget ownership, and the business partnership that keeps technology aligned with what the company actually needs.

Key Accomplishments

Proven results in complex, regulated environments

M&A Leadership / Pharmaceutical Divestiture

Major Pharmaceutical Asset Divestiture

Led IT workstream for pharmaceutical divestiture (VOWST) - directing 15 IT workstreams and 6 program managers to deliver zero-downtime transition with 15% cost reduction.

Infrastructure Program / Multi-Site

Facilities Technology Program

Led $4M+ infrastructure program across 7 biotech facilities supporting FDA approval pathway. Coordinated 15+ vendors, managed complex budgets, and delivered standardized technology foundations across R&D, clinical, and manufacturing sites.

Regulated Industry Expertise

Deep experience across compliance-critical environments

Director of Information Technology

Niroda (Clinical-Stage Biotechnology)
Present

Leads the enterprise IT function for a clinical-stage biotechnology company, with accountability for infrastructure, enterprise systems, identity and access management, cybersecurity partnership, and IT governance. Established the internal IT organization and operating model.

Associate Director, Information Technology

Seres Therapeutics (Pharmaceutical)
01/2024 to 10/2025

Led technology portfolio across complex asset divestiture - managing infrastructure, data, and system transitions under strict regulatory oversight.

  • Built IT governance from the ground up, delivering $10M+ portfolio visibility that supports regulatory compliance.
  • Managed 8-month Transition Service Agreement (TSA) for major asset divestiture, coordinating infrastructure, applications, and data transitions while reducing costs 15%.
  • Established project/portfolio management frameworks enabling technical leads to execute complex projects with standardized methodologies and consistent reporting.

Manager/Senior Manager, IT Program Management

Seres Therapeutics (Pharmaceutical)
01/2021 to 01/2024

Led $4M+ technology program across 7 facilities supporting FDA approval pathway and commercial pharmaceutical operations.

  • Delivered technology infrastructure for facilities supporting VOWST FDA approval - groundbreaking oral microbiome therapeutic through comprehensive program management.
  • Coordinated multi-site infrastructure deployment across R&D, manufacturing, and clinical facilities with complex vendor management and regulatory requirements.

Let's Connect

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