Pharynos brings Fortune 500 strategic rigor to organizations requiring technology leadership that scales. We've architected billion-dollar transformations and built global technology organizations. But we now apply a systematic approach to growth-stage companies navigating complex technology decisions. Pharynos delivers strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability; Confidence and scaling without compromise.
Growth-stage organizations face enterprise-scale technology challenges without enterprise-scale resources. Most fractional CTOs offer tactical support. We deliver strategic architecture that anticipates your future scale while solving today's pressing needs.
We combine Fortune 500 strategic discipline with startup agility. Every technology decision considers both immediate delivery requirements and long-term architectural integrity. Our methodology scales from rapid prototyping to global scale, ensuring your technology foundation supports sustainable growth.
Organizations partnering with Pharynos achieve measurable technology scaling and transformation: faster time to market, risk reduction, scalable cloud architectures, and technology strategies that attract rather than concern investors and board members.
Strategic technology leadership for healthcare, life sciences, and financial services organizations requiring enterprise-grade architecture without full-time executive costs. We partner with CEOs and boards to establish technology foundations that scale, comply with regulations, and create competitive advantage. Engagement models include strategic partnerships, project-based work, and equity-aligned consulting for qualified organizations.
Independent technology assessment for boards, investors, and leadership teams navigating critical technology decisions. Our analysis combines hands-on technical evaluation with strategic business impact assessment, including GxP, HIPAA, SOX, and PCI-DSS compliance frameworks. Whether preparing for investment rounds, M&A activity, or major platform decisions, we provide the clarity that stakeholders need to make confident technology investments.
Enterprise-grade technology architecture designed for growth-stage organizations entering regulated markets or scaling beyond startup infrastructure. We establish leading-edge digital-native, AI-ready platforms that satisfy investor due diligence while enabling rapid product development. Proven expertise in healthcare, fintech, and life sciences compliance frameworks.
Twenty-five years of technology leadership across Fortune 500 enterprises and rapid-growth organizations. We understand both the strategic discipline required for sustainable scaling and the execution velocity demanded by competitive markets. Your technology decisions get enterprise-grade analysis with startup-speed implementation.
Deep expertise in GxP, HIPAA, SOX, and PCI-DSS compliance frameworks enables faster, more confident entry into regulated markets like financial services and healthcare/life sciences. Rather than slowing development, our compliance-first architecture actually accelerates go-to-market by eliminating costly redesign cycles and regulatory delays that derail unprepared organizations.
We combine deep technical execution capability with boardroom communication skills. Whether architecting microservices or presenting to audit committees, we bridge the gap between technical reality and business strategy. Your stakeholders get clarity, your engineering teams get direction, and your technology strategy aligns with business objectives.
We don't sell hours—we deliver measurable technology transformation through flexible engagement models including monthly strategic partnerships, project-based outcomes, and equity-aligned consulting for qualified organizations. Our success metrics align with your business objectives, ensuring technology investments create demonstrable value rather than operational overhead.
Ongoing fractional or interim CTO engagements combining strategic planning with hands-on execution. Monthly or quarterly retainer model designed for organizations requiring consistent technology leadership, capability-building during scaling phases, regulatory compliance initiatives, or major architectural transitions. Cancel anytime.
Defined-scope engagements delivering comprehensive technology roadmaps, enterprise architecture frameworks, and implementation strategies with measurable success criteria. Project-based model ideal for organizations preparing for investment rounds, entering regulated markets, or establishing technology foundations for sustainable growth.
For qualified high-growth organizations, we offer strategic technology advisory services in exchange for equity participation rather than fees. This model aligns our success directly with your long-term value creation, providing access to enterprise-grade strategic thinking while preserving cash for core business growth and market expansion.
Founder & Managing Principal
Ryan Pehrson founded Pharynos to provide fractional CTO services for regulated industries requiring enterprise-grade technology leadership. Former VP at Takeda Pharmaceuticals, he brings twenty-five years of Fortune 500 technology experience to healthcare, life sciences, and financial services organizations navigating complex scaling challenges. Having led $62B M&A technology integration and built 300+ person global organizations, Ryan combines hands-on technical expertise with boardroom-level strategic communication. He enables growth-stage companies to make technology decisions with enterprise-grade rigor while maintaining the execution velocity that competitive markets demand.