Senior Manager, Clinical Supply Chain

Your experience includes… 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Life Sciences, or a related field with 12+ years of clinical supply chain experience within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, or Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience.
• Expertise in clinical labeling, packaging, and distribution processes.
• Experience managing clinical supply vendors and contract manufacturers.
• Strong understanding of clinical blinding practices, IRT systems, and global regulatory requirements.
• Excellent project management, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• It's a bonus if you have experience with Gene Editing and/or Gene and Cell Therapy products.

You are interested in… 

• Developing and executing clinical supply chain strategies from study initiation through closeout.
• Coordinating and managing the distribution of clinical trial material to depots and sites.
• Creating and maintaining clinical supply forecasts, ensuring alignment with Clinical and CMC teams.
• Identifying and mitigating supply chain risks, ensuring proactive solutions.
• Overseeing vendor management, including clinical packaging, labeling, and distribution partners.
• Ensuring compliance with GMP, GDP, GCP, and international regulatory requirements.
• Managing import/export activities for clinical trial materials, ensuring compliance with global regulations.
• Supporting the setup, testing, and operation of Interactive Response Technology (IRT) systems.
• Maintaining inventory databases and documentation related to clinical material storage and distribution.
• Acting as the primary supply chain representative on cross-functional study teams.
• Driving process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and flexibility in supply chain operations.

About you: 

You are an experienced clinical supply chain professional who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. You have a deep understanding of clinical packaging, labeling, and distribution, and have successfully managed global supply chain operations. Your ability to collaborate across departments ensures smooth trial execution, and your keen attention to compliance and risk management makes you an asset to any clinical study team. You are excited about building Tessera’s clinical supply chain capabilities, leading Tessera’s first foray into the clinical, and delivering to patients some of the most exciting Gene Editing products in the industry. If you enjoy working in a dynamic, problem-solving environment and are passionate about clinical development and drug supply logistics, this role is for you.

Tessera employees are creative and collaborative problem solvers. They have a strong sense of integrity and unwavering commitment to scientific excellence. 

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. 

Director of Supply Chain, Ryan Beck is a dynamic leader in biopharmaceutical operations, specializing in supply chain strategy, CMC operations, and external manufacturing. He thrives in complex environments, leveraging data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration to drive efficiency and business impact.

At Tessera Therapeutics, Ryan has overseen establishment of the CDMO network and leads supply chain and external operations management.  He is excited to expand the supply chain team and build new capabilities in support of Tessera’s evolution as a clinical stage company.  Ryan followed his passionate for advancing innovative therapies to Tessera, where he believes the right technology and people are coming together to truly deliver on the promise of Gene Writing.

Previously, he held leadership roles at bluebird bio, Bioverativ (Sanofi), and Biogen, building high-performing teams in supply planning, S&OP, and commercial CMC. His expertise spans program management, product launches, supply chain optimization, and strategic planning.

Ryan holds an MBA from Boston University with a focus on Health Sector Management and Finance and a BA in Neuroscience from Wesleyan University.

Meet our Leadership Team and Board of Directors 

Meet your Talent Partner:

Employee Experience and Talent Lead, Annie Edminster is originally from Maine and obtained her Bachelor of Science from Syracuse University. She spent eight years in Biotech, Engineering and Tech agency recruitment, then joined Tessera in 2022. Annie loves watching her new hires grow in their careers and getting to know her colleagues from all over the world! She lives in New Hampshire with her robot-building husband, two feisty daughters, and two Siberian cats.  

Tessera offers a competitive package of base and incentive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the health, wellness and financial security of our employees and their families. Benefits currently include group medical, vision and dental coverage, group life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company contribution, tuition reimbursement, and much more.