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Tessera Therapeutics Lays Off 90 Employees Amid Clinical Study Launch

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
90
EFFECTIVE DATE
Jan 8, 2026

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Based on news reporting.

Summary

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.

Tessera Therapeutics cut 90 jobs as of January 8, 2026.

LayoffTalk has tracked 7 layoff events at Tessera Therapeutics since October 2023, affecting a combined 211 employees.

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EVENTS TRACKED
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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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