Carlos Villarreal
About Carlos Villarreal
Carlos Villarreal serves as the Senior Director of Supply Chain at Sana Biotechnology, Inc. He has extensive experience in supply chain management, having held leadership roles at Natus Medical and NanoString Technologies, where he implemented significant operational improvements and drove digital transformation initiatives.
Current Role at Sana Biotechnology
Carlos Villarreal serves as the Senior Director of Supply Chain at Sana Biotechnology, Inc. since 2024. He is based in Bothell, Washington. In this role, he focuses on optimizing supply chain operations within the biotech sector.
Previous Experience at Natus Medical
Carlos Villarreal held multiple positions at Natus Medical from 2007 to 2017. He started as a Materials Manager, then progressed to Director of Operations, and later became the Director of Global Operations. During his tenure, he led the integration of 15 new product lines, achieving significant cost savings and improving operational efficiency.
Experience at NanoString Technologies, Inc.
At NanoString Technologies, Inc., Carlos Villarreal worked as Sr. Director of Supply Chain from 2017 to 2023. He initially served for two years in the Greater Seattle Area and continued in a dual role as Sr. Director Supply Chain/Site Leader for an additional four years. His leadership contributed to the company's supply chain strategies.
Educational Background
Carlos Villarreal studied at the Matamoros Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems. This educational foundation supports his expertise in supply chain management and operational processes.
Supply Chain Management Expertise
Carlos Villarreal has developed a consistent approach to managing forecasting processes in the biotech industry. He has successfully executed two ERP implementations, Baan and Oracle, which supported significant business scaling at Natus Medical. His focus on Lean Manufacturing tools has led to improved gross margins and enhanced inventory management.