Tessa McLure

About Tessa McLure

GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN LEADER | DIVERSE EXPERIENCE. DATA-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS.I bring a unique perspective to biotech and medtech supply chain challenges, leveraging my broad experience across industries, departments, and countries. My constant learning and strong leadership skills have fostered a reputation as a trusted mentor and developer of high-performing teams.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS: I built a high-performing Supply Chain Planning team that grew into data analysis and business intelligence experts, enabling efficient supply and spend management. I also implemented Demand Calibration and Supply Review forums, within the Clinical Supply & Operations Planning (CS & OP) process, that enhanced end-to-end supply chain visibility for risk mitigation and strategic decision-making.MONSANTO/BAYER: I led my Supply Chain Planning team to spearheaded turnarounds in the key areas of packing, labeling, and global external manufacturing. Through problem identification, analysis, strong business acumen, and Control Tower forums for short-term execution, we transformed these areas into efficient and reliable performers. My leadership was also recognized for fostering a strong culture of talent development within the Supply Chain team.CONTINUOUS LEARNER & CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL (CSCP, CSSBB, CCMP): My commitment to professional growth ensures I bring the latest knowledge and best practices to the table.LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY: Collaboration, continuous learning, and empowerment are at the heart of my approach. I foster an environment where team members can excel through coaching and effective communication.PROFESSIONAL PASSION: I\'m energized by collaborating with visionary minds to solve complex biotech supply chain challenges. Leveraging data & analytics to drive operational excellence is my passion.Seeking a collaborative partnership? Let\'s connect!(t••••••••@gmail.com)

Experience

1. Director Supply Chain Operations

   Philips

   Sep 2024 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   At Philips, I architect and operationalize scalable governance frameworks and control tower models for complex medical device manufacturing partnerships. My work ensures reliable product availability through strategic alignment, supplier performance oversight, and end-to-end visibility that enables proactive decision-making and risk mitigation across the global supply chain.Equally, I lead our global business unit’s tariff mitigation strategy—owning the end-to-end process from impact modeling to execution. I provide leadership with clear visibility into tariff-related P&L exposure, including gross impact, mitigation value, and net financial effects. By embedding tariff strategy into business planning and sourcing decisions, I protect margins, enhance budget accuracy, and enable data-informed decision-making at the highest levels.Key contributions include:• Designing and implementing a global governance and control tower frameworks to optimize contract manufacturing performance, compliance, and supply reliability.• Leading the company’s end-to-end tariff mitigation strategy, delivering cost avoidance through sourcing shifts, reclassification, and strategic trade actions.• Developing executive-level financial models showing gross, mitigated, and net tariff impacts to inform budgeting and protect margins.• Partnering cross-functionally with finance, legal, regulatory, and sourcing teams to integrate tariff planning into strategic business decisions.• Driving operational excellence initiatives that strengthen supplier accountability, reduce risk, and ensure reliable delivery of patient-critical products.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Master of Science (M.S.), Agronomy

• University of Massachusetts Amherst

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Natural Resource Studies

Skills

• Community Development
• Africa
• Value Chain Analysis
• International Development
• Food Security
• Natural Resource Management
• Small Business Development
• Economic Development
• Pesticide Regulation
• Spanish
• Food Systems
• Safety Nets
• Agriculture Biotechnology Regulation
• Project Coordination
• Risk Analysis
• Agriculture
• Grant Management
• Rule Making
• Regulatory Affairs
• Grants
• Food Science
• Grant Writing
• French
• Residential Energy Analyst
• Program Evaluation
• Climate Change
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Food Aid
• Program Management
• Policy Analysis