Job Description
Senior directors in medical affairs oversee MSL teams for oncology programs at Tango Therapeutics, ensuring high-quality deliverables in medical information and evidence generation. They coordinate with vendors for budgeting and timelines, translate field insights into strategic recommendations, and support clinical development for precision cancer therapies based on synthetic lethality.
Tango Therapeutics discovers novel drug targets for cancer using genetic principles, developing precision medicines to target tumor suppressor gene loss and immune evasion. Located in Boston's Fenway area, the company focuses on patient-centered therapies in oncology.
Leadership involves providing strategic oversight to global MSL teams for alignment on regional goals, conducting quarterly training sessions, and monitoring KOL engagements for enrollment support. They map priority KOLs, manage advisory boards, develop publication plans with journal specifics, and create compliant materials like slide decks. Directors attend 4-6 congresses, build advocacy functions, and partner with operations on site strategies.
The full-time position requires 10+ years in biotech pharma, with travel to Boston and conferences. Qualifications include MD, PhD, or equivalent, deep oncology expertise, and vendor management experience. Benefits support professional development in a remote or on-site arrangement.
Responsibilities
- Manage MSL vendors defining scope, coverage, and performance
- Provide strategic and operational leadership to global MSL team fostering alignment
- Provide scientific training through quarterly sessions and data updates
- Monitor MSL activities, KOL engagement, and field insights for recommendations
- Direct MSL priorities for investigator education and enrollment acceleration
- Map priority KOLs by region with engagement objectives
- Manage advisory boards for insights and strategy validation
- Develop publication plans with journal targets, authors, and timelines
- Create compliant medical education materials for MSL use
- Represent company at 4-6 major congresses annually
- Build patient advocacy function through partner identification and planning
- Partner with Clinical Operations on site strategy and investigator support
Requirements
- MD, PhD, or equivalent advanced scientific degree
- Minimum 10 years experience in Medical Affairs within biotech/pharma
- Deep expertise in oncology and late-stage clinical development
- Experience building and leading Medical Affairs teams including MSLs and vendor management
- Strong network of Oncology KOLs, health authorities, and scientific organizations