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Steven Thompson is the founder and CEO of NexTrial.ai, an AI orchestration platform transforming clinical trial activation. With 15+ years leading billion-dollar transformations at ADM, NuBank, Takeda, and Biogen, Steven specializes in turning regulatory complexity into competitive advantage.

Steven Thompson is the founder and CEO of NexTrial.ai, where he's pioneering Trial Activation Intelligence to accelerate clinical research. Previously, Steven orchestrated transformations at global scale: a $1.2B ERP program at ADM delivering $250M in cost savings, NuBank's HCM scaling from 700 to 10,000+ employees for IPO readiness, and GxP data engineering at Takeda and Biogen. Based in São Paulo with operations across the US, Brazil, and India, Steven combines deep technical expertise with cultural intelligence to help organizations turn compliance complexity into sustainable competitive moats. He's a sought-after speaker on AI orchestration, regulatory excellence, and transformation leadership.

Steven Thompson is the founder and CEO of NexTrial.ai, an AI orchestration platform that's transforming how clinical trials activate and scale globally. Under his leadership, NexTrial.ai has developed Trial Activation Intelligence (TAI), which pilot networks report reduces activation times by approximately 50% while maintaining audit-ready compliance. Steven brings over 15 years of experience orchestrating billion-dollar transformations across life sciences, financial services, and agriculture. At ADM, he led a >$1.2B global ERP transformation that delivered ~$250M in cost reduction across 44,000+ employees. At NuBank, he architected HCM systems that scaled from 700 to 10,000+ employees across Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia, supporting the company's successful IPO. His work at Takeda and Biogen focused on GxP data engineering and regulatory compliance, where he built systems that reduced data processing time by ~30% while ensuring predictable audit readiness. Based in São Paulo with operations spanning the US, Brazil, and India, Steven combines deep technical expertise with cultural intelligence developed through years of cross-border implementations. He's particularly known for his "Peloton Principle" approach to transformation leadership—the idea that successful programs move like coordinated cycling teams, pacing climbs and finishing together. Steven is a sought-after speaker at industry conferences, delivering keynotes on AI orchestration, compliance moats, and transformation leadership. His insights newsletter reaches 500+ transformation leaders, and he's frequently quoted in trade publications on the intersection of AI and regulatory excellence. He holds expertise in Oracle ERP/HCM, AWS data platforms, and regulatory frameworks including GxP, GDPR, and LGPD.