Director, Clinical Sciences
Tango Therapeutics
Boston, MA · $190k–$286k a year · Posted October 28, 2026
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About the job
Company Overview
Tango 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.
Tango is located at 201 Brookline Avenue, in the vibrant Fenway area of Boston, Massachusetts.
Summary
Tango has an exciting opportunity to join the team as our Director, Clinical Sciences. This is a hands-on role with scientific contributions to one or more clinical development programs. The successful candidate will actively engage in the design, execution, analysis, and interpretation of clinical studies. You will ensure scientific rigor throughout study conduct, lead data review and analysis, and partner cross-functionally to advance clinical development programs. This role reports to the Executive Director, Clinical Sciences.
Your Role:
Scientific contribution to one or more clinical programs to ensure the successful design, execution, and interpretation of clinical studies
Provide scientific leadership throughout the design, execution, analysis, and interpretation of early- and late-stage oncology clinical trials
Partner 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 programs
Contribute to 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 strategy
Contribute scientific expertise to regulatory submissions and health authority interactions
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and scientifically rigorous culture within the Clinical Science function
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as required
What You Bring:
MD, PhD, PharmD, MS within a relevant scientific discipline
At least 10 years of experience in clinical science, or research
At least 5 years of experience in oncology
Demonstrated experience in designing and managing clinical trials, including knowledge of regulatory guidelines and GCP
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in statistical analysis and interpretation of clinical data
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences
Experience working in a fast-paced environment
We 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 $190,400 — $285,600 USD