I help build emerging biotech companies by providing IT vision, strategy, and roadmaps. I provide fractional CIO services that will operationalize IT and prepare Life Science companies for commercialization.

Responsible for vision, strategy, and execution for all facets of information technology, information security, and facilities, serving as an integral member of the executive leadership team. Built the IT and Facilities teams to coincide with rapid expansion and preparation for commercialization. Administered a bottom-up budget process and led presentations to the Board of Directors.• IT Strategy: Credited with establishing foundational systems for cybersecurity, information governance, Help Desk, and End User services; continually assessed IT capabilities in order to develop strategic roadmaps to guide future innovation.• Systems Deployment: Orchestrated and executed the implementation of commercial systems as well as Oracle ERP.• Product Development / Regulatory Compliance: Successfully positioned the company for its first commercial drug launch, anticipated in 2020, and led the IT organization through a positive FDA inspection.• Corporate Facilities: Oversaw the construction of a new corporate headquarters facility and launched the construction of new R&D labs.

Lead IT strategy and provide key vision to drive achievement of business objectives. Engage with all levels of management, Board and oversight committees. Balance technology investments with business needs and financial prudence in startup environment. Design and oversee Information Security Program to align with NIST standards. Ensure and report on cybersecurity, data privacy and regulatory compliance. Develop IT strategic roadmap, policies and plans based on industry best practices and regulatory requirements. Manage large operational budget and 30+ person team. • Contributed to company growth from pre-revenue to multi-billion-dollar valuation.• Established strong working relationships with Board, senior leaders, operations and technology team. Sought as trusted advisor on all IT matters.• Established company’s Global IT Support organization, service standards and SOPs, while growing IT department from 6 to 30+ employees. Attracted, trained and motivated top talent, achieving 96% employee satisfaction rate on recent survey.• Researched and implemented numerous enterprise applications and platforms for business units including: G&A (ERP and HRIS), Commercial, Research, Clinical, Quality, Legal and Compliance, Pharmacovigilance and Medical Affairs. • Led overhaul, redesign and implementation of enterprise-class infrastructure, coinciding with corporate headquarters move. Migrated legacy systems to secure Cloud environments. Established disaster recovery and business continuity plans.• Directed technology innovations from pre-commercial stage through one of the most successful rare disease launches in US history. Delivered on all IT initiatives ranging from high-level strategic thought leadership to end-user experience optimization.• Led preparations and ongoing adherence for GDPR. Established training and ensured compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part II. Established processes to ensure financial reporting compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).

Led all aspects of strategic IT planning, implementation, budgeting and support. Designed and deployed enterprise solutions, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets. Served as chief consultant to executive team on technology matters and leveraged IT capabilities to achieve strategic business objectives. Established and directed multi-million-dollar annual IT budget, ensuring alignment with business needs. Managed internal security audits (Massachusetts’ 201 CMR 17, SOX and HIPAA).• Built infrastructure to facilitate rapid company growth including more than 100% revenue growth and 200% workforce growth. Established company’s Global IT support organization, service standards and ensured consistent and quality IT services. Transitioned organization from software/hardware to Cloud based service model. Developed change management processes to ensure minimal customer service interruptions. Prepared company for IPO.• Served as liaison to business units, gathering infrastructure requirements, reviewing support services and creating action plans.• Designed and implemented disaster recovery policies and procedures. Established procedures and reporting tools to monitor network security. • Developed local and global vendor relationships, negotiated contracts and rates and evaluated vendor performance.• Played an integral role in development of HIPAA-compliant mobile messaging platform.

IT Director for leading IT security and data loss prevention (DLP) solutions provider. Responsible for overseeing all IT operations of the company, including Waltham headquarters, remote employees, and strategic partners worldwide.

IT Director for Public & Investor Relations firm specializing in biotech and life-sciences companies. Member of management team; direct report to the company’s CEO. Managed IT operations in New York and San Francisco offices. Responsible for all IT decision making including planning, budgeting, implementation and training.

Manager of Information Technology for publicly traded biotech company with four offices worldwide. Overhauled and secured network infrastructure under strict deadlines to coincide with company’s Initial Public Offering (IPO). Collaboration with the management team to determine future IT infrastructure and support needs, including budgeting. Responsible for network security; designed and implemented network architecture / infrastructure for all offices. Direct report to CTO.