Senior Director, Clinical Sciences

Company OverviewTango Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to discovering novel drug targets and delivering the next generation of precision medicine for the treatment of cancer.Using an approach that starts and ends with patients, Tango leverages the genetic principle of synthetic lethality to discover and develop therapies that take aim at critical targets in cancer.This includes expanding the universe of precision oncology targets into novel areas such as tumor suppressor gene loss and their contribution to the ability of cancer cells to evade immune cell killing.The Tango labs and offices are located at 201 Brookline Avenue, in the Fenway area of Boston, Massachusetts.SummaryTango has an exciting opportunity to join the team as our Senior Director, Clinical Sciences. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines functional leadership of the Clinical Science team with direct scientific leadership of one or more clinical development programs. The successful candidate will mentor and develop Clinical Scientists while remaining actively engaged in the design, execution, analysis, and interpretation of clinical studies. You will ensure scientific rigor throughout study conduct, oversee data review and analysis, and partner cross-functionally to advance clinical development programs. This role reports to the Vice President, Clinical Development.Your Role:Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 4–6 Clinical Scientists, providing balanced resource allocation across Tango's clinical development portfolioServe as a hands-on leader, combining people leadership with direct scientific leadership of one or more clinical program to ensure the successful design, execution, and interpretation of clinical studiesProvide scientific leadership throughout the design, execution, analysis, and interpretation of early- and late-stage oncology clinical trialsPartner closely with Clinical Development physicians, Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Affairs, Translational Medicine, and Medical Writing to ensure high-quality execution of clinical programsLead the development and review of key clinical documents, including protocols, investigator brochures, informed consent forms, clinical study reports, clinical development plans, and regulatory briefing materials.Interpret emerging clinical, safety, PK/PD, and biomarker data to inform study conduct, dose selection, expansion opportunities, and overall development strategyContribute scientific expertise to regulatory submissions and health authority interactionsEnsure consistency and excellence in Clinical Science deliverables by establishing best practices, mentoring team members, and continuously improving Clinical Science processesRepresent Clinical Science on cross-functional study teams, governance committees, and portfolio discussionsFoster a collaborative, accountable, and scientifically rigorous culture within the Clinical Science functionPerform additional duties and responsibilities as requiredWhat You Bring:MD, PhD, PharmD, MS within a relevant scientific disciplineAt least 12 years of experience in clinical science, or researchAt least 7 years of experience in oncologyDemonstrated experience in designing and managing clinical trials, including knowledge of regulatory guidelines and GCPStrong analytical skills with proficiency in statistical analysis and interpretation of clinical dataExcellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts to diverse audiencesExperience working in a fast-paced environmentWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Salary range $228,800—$343,200 USD