Christopher Lucas, MBA
About Christopher Lucas, MBA
Christopher Lucas, MBA, serves as the Senior Vice President of Financial Planning & Operational Excellence at Tessera Therapeutics, where he oversees Procurement & Sourcing and Manufacturing Strategy/Planning. He has held various leadership positions in finance and strategy across multiple industries, including roles at Bergen Asset Management, bluebird bio, and Amicus Therapeutics.
Work at Tessera Therapeutics
Christopher Lucas serves as the Senior Vice President of Financial Planning & Operational Excellence at Tessera Therapeutics, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing Procurement & Sourcing and Manufacturing Strategy/Planning. His leadership contributes to the company's focus on pioneering new categories of genetic medicine.
Previous Experience in Financial Leadership
Prior to his current role, Christopher Lucas held several significant positions in financial leadership. He was the Executive Vice President at Bergen Asset Management, LLC from 2012 to 2014. He also served as the Head of Strategy & Business Operations at 2seventy bio for four months in 2021 and as Vice President of Finance at bluebird bio from 2020 to 2021. His experience includes a five-year tenure as Executive Director and Global Head of FP&A at Amicus Therapeutics.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Lucas earned his Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Accounting and Finance from St. Bonaventure University, where he studied from 2004 to 2005. He also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from the same institution, completed between 2000 and 2004. His academic background supports his extensive experience in integrated strategic business planning and operational excellence.
Diverse Professional Background
Christopher Lucas has a diverse professional background that spans multiple industries. He has experience in private equity and hedge fund investment management, investment banking, and corporate research. His roles have equipped him with a robust understanding of valuation modeling and optimization of corporate finance processes and controls.
Career Development and Early Roles
Christopher Lucas began his career in the Chase Home Mortgage Leadership Development Program, where he worked from 2005 to 2007. His early experience also includes a four-year position as a Senior Metals & Mining Analyst at Bloomberg LP from 2007 to 2011. These foundational roles contributed to his development in financial analysis and strategic planning.