Director, Supply Chain & External Manufacturing

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Director of Supply Chain and External Manufacturing to join our CMC group at Tessera Therapeutics. This position will offer an exciting opportunity to build and manage the overall supply chain and external manufacturing function. We are searching for a driven, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual who is comfortable multitasking and working independently on various aspects of the platform. This individual will join a dynamic, rapidly growing, and highly collaborative team.

You are interested in:

• Designing, building, and implementing phase appropriate supply chain and external manufacturing network strategies that ensure timely growth of capabilities and continuous supply of critical materials
• Driving the identification, contracting, relationship management, and performance of critical GMP supply chain and CMO partners
• Engaging in portfolio and program planning to ensure processes and capabilities are established to meet company needs and that critical materials are delivered on time
• Working collaboratively with Process Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Legal, Procurement, Finance, and other key stakeholders
• Establishing and leading cross-functional teams responsible for ensuring successful project execution with CMO partners
• Providing financial oversight and leading/supporting overall business improvement opportunities with External Parties
• Being responsible for supply chain and external manufacturing budgeting and providing strategic input into long-range planning processes

Your Experience Includes:

• BS in Engineering or Life Science Discipline with 15 years related experience or Masters with 13 years related experience or PhD with 10 years of related experience
• Proven leadership in all areas of Supply Chain and CMO relationship management
• Broad experience in supply chain processes, methodologies, and technologies
• Experience and ability to draft, revise, review, and negotiate complex CMO contract terms
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budget and P&L
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability for strategic thinking in a complex business environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in clinical supply chain management, project management
• Knowledge of gene therapy regulatory guidance
• Experience working in a gene therapy supply chain role or with gene therapy modalities
• Experience building clinical supply chain capabilities in US and EU

Meet your Manager: 

All inquiries regarding the posted position should be directed to the Talent Partner (see below). Interested individuals must apply directly to be considered for the opening.

Jacob Claridge – Senior Director, Technical Operations

Jacob Claridge currently serves as the Senior Director of Technical Operations at Tessera Therapeutics where he leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for building, implementing, and supporting GMP manufacturing operations to enable material supply for Tessera’s pipeline programs.

Prior to joining Tessera, Jacob previously held technical leadership roles at Astellas, Moderna, Momenta, and Regeneron where he had the opportunity to work with several drug modalities.  He has a passion for translating complex scientific processes into scalable, reproducible operations and building out teams that enable this capability.  Jacob holds an MBA from UC Berkeley and a BS in Bioengineering from Lehigh University.

Meet our Leadership Team and Board of Directors 

Meet your Talent Partner:

Ben Hoogheem – Senior Director, Head of Talent Management

As Head of Talent Management at Tessera Therapeutics, Ben leads Tessera’s talent strategy across talent acquisition, performance management, and talent mobility.

Ben began his career as an in vivo Pharmacologist, which gave him a lasting appreciation for the rigor, creativity, and collaboration that drive scientific discovery. That foundation continues to shape how he helps build organizations designed to enable science thrive.

Ben is focused on aligning exceptional people with bold science – creating the structure, clarity, and culture that empower teams to scale effectively and achieve meaningful impact.

Compensation: 

The stated base salary range represents Tessera’s good-faith estimate for this role. Actu