Fierce Biotech April 24, 2024
We really didn’t want to have to create another Layoff Tracker this year. But here we are, launching the third annual iteration tracking industry layoffs.
Last year, we tallied 187 total layoffs among biotech companies, a 57% jump compared to 119 in 2022. We hope that trend reverses itself in 2024.
As always, if you know of a layoff occurring at a biotech, please reach out to the Fierce Biotech editorial team and let us know.
April—11 companies
April 23 – Tessera Therapeutics: About 13-14% of employees, or 50 people are being let go from Tessera as the biotech shifts from preclinical to clinical development. “As a result of positive data from our preclinical programs, we have reached...