Senior Director, IT
About The Position
Terrestrial is transforming the delivery of next-generation therapies, starting with GLP-1. Terrestrial's proprietary Tacterra™ microarray patch (MAP) and applicator platform consists of a patch resembling an adhesive bandage, which is applied with a preloaded applicator and removed after a few minutes. Once applied, each patch delivers bioactive tips into the skin, which dissolve quickly into the body, rapidly releasing their therapeutic payload. Designed for self-administration, the temperature-stable Tacterra™ platform enables precise, controlled delivery of a wide range of therapeutics without medical sharps or refrigeration. Terrestrial has generated strong clinical and in-vivo proof of concept across multiple molecules. At Terrestrial Bio, IT is not a shared service. It is a strategic capability that will determine whether a highly regulated, fast-moving manufacturing operation can scale without losing control, compliance, or speed. We are building from scratch. We need a senior leader who can own that build — and then own the function it becomes. The Senior Director of IT will be Terrestrial Bio’s first internal IT executive: responsible for designing, building, and leading the technology infrastructure for a company scaling from 60 to 120+ people across three sites, consolidating into a new headquarters within 18 months — and growing well beyond that. This is not a maintenance role. This is a build role with an executive mandate.
Requirements
- Has built and led an IT function, not just managed one
- Brings both startup scrappiness and enterprise discipline — and knows when to apply each
- Understands GxP, data integrity, and the compliance expectations of regulated manufacturing
- Can move fluently between infrastructure detail and board-level operational thinking
- Has hired and developed IT teams in high-growth environments
- Is trusted by engineers, operators, quality leaders, and executives alike
- 10+ years in IT, with at least 5 in a senior leadership role
- Demonstrated experience building or standing up an IT function, ideally as first-in-seat
- Deep expertise in infrastructure, cloud architecture, ERP, and enterprise security
- GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, or equivalent regulated-industry IT compliance experience
- Experience managing multi-site environments and major infrastructure transitions
Nice To Haves
- Biotech, pharma, or medical device background strongly preferred
- Experience supporting combination-product or device manufacturing a plus
- B.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
Responsibilities
- Establish the IT function from the ground up and carry it through the company’s next phase of growth.
- Setting IT strategy and architecture in a greenfield, regulated manufacturing environment
- Building and leading the internal IT team — hiring, developing, and retaining talent as the company scales
- Owning the full technology stack: infrastructure, cloud, ERP, SaaS, networking, and security
- Executing a complex site transition — one location to three, then consolidating into a new HQ
- Establishing GxP-compliant IT governance, data integrity frameworks, and audit-readiness
- Serving as the executive IT partner to Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Operations
- Managing IT budget, vendors, and contracts with appropriate rigor for a regulated environment
Benefits
- VP-track role for the right operator
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
