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Tessera Therapeutics

TSRAHealth Care· Soquel, California, United States
LAYOFFS TRACKED
10
LAST EVENT
Mar 8, 2026
MARKET CAP
EMPLOYEES
215

Tessera Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing genome engineering technologies and therapeutics that enable precise, durable genetic medicines. The company develops in vivo and ex vivo gene writing platforms intended to address genetic diseases by making targeted changes to DNA without relying solely on traditional gene editing or replacement approaches.

Layoff history

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED PER QUARTER · HOVER FOR DETAILS

Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26

Layoff timeline

10 EVENTS
Mar 8, 2026WARN notice
Rural Alliance, CO
Mar 8, 2026WARN notice
Remote, GA
Mar 8, 2026WARN notice
OH
Mar 8, 2026WARN notice
Somerville, MA
Mar 8, 2026WARN notice
Remote, WA
Mar 8, 2026WARN notice
Friendswood, TX
Jan 12, 2026News
Somerville, MA

Tessera Therapeutics, a biotech company based in Somerville, has announced layoffs affecting 35% of its workforce. This decision comes as part of a restructuring effort aimed at streamlining operations and reducing costs. The layoffs are expected to impact approximately 35 employees, reflecting the company's response to current market conditions and financial pressures. The company has not specified the exact departments affected by these cuts. This move highlights the ongoing challenges faced by biotech firms in the current economic climate.

Jan 8, 2026News

Tessera Therapeutics, a gene editing startup, has announced the layoff of 90 employees as it embarks on its first clinical study. This decision comes as part of the company's strategic adjustments during a critical phase of development. The layoffs reflect the company's efforts to streamline operations and focus resources on advancing its clinical initiatives. While the specific departments affected were not detailed, this move indicates a significant shift in the company's workforce strategy. The layoffs highlight the challenges faced by startups in the competitive biotech landscape.

Nov 1, 2025WARN notice
Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA
Reported Jan 13, 2026Date not disclosedNews
Somerville, MA

Tessera Therapeutics, a biotech company based in Somerville, Massachusetts, has announced plans to lay off more than 80 employees this year. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring effort as the company adjusts its workforce. Specific details regarding the departments affected or the reasons behind the layoffs were not disclosed. The company is navigating challenges in the biotech sector, which has seen various companies making similar workforce reductions. The exact timing of these layoffs has yet to be determined.

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