Director, Compliance

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.

The Tango labs and offices are located at 201 Brookline Avenue, in the Fenway area of Boston, Massachusetts

 

Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Director of Compliance to join our growing legal team. You will play a critical role in the development and execution of the Company’s compliance program as the Company transforms from a primarily research and development organization into a commercial company. You will partner with all aspects of the business as you build, implement, and continuously improve Tango’s healthcare compliance program and develop training initiatives designed to identify and mitigate risks.

This position will report to the Vice President, Legal, and will be Tango’s first dedicated healthcare compliance hire. This role requires a proven track record of healthcare compliance leadership and a strong desire to provide cross-functional support across a fast-paced, forward-thinking organization.

 

Your role:

• Execute and lead the day-to-day risk assessment, monitoring and training initiatives to ensure compliance with key regulations
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to establish key compliance policies and procedures
• Assist in development, implementation, and oversight of healthcare compliance policies and procedures prioritized by ongoing risk assessments and potential commercial infrastructure buildout.
• Communicate, prioritize and manage action plans driven by monitoring results, compliance risk assessments, and recommendations.
• Provide compliance guidance based on internal requirements and/or external US laws, regulations, industry codes, and accepted guidance from authoritative US agencies (i.e., Office of Inspector General of the US Department of Health and Human Services). 
• Manage documentation requirements in relation to team output (e.g., monitoring results, risk assessments, trainings, etc.).
• Develop and implement policies, guidelines, and/or procedures in support of US and global business.
• Develop and provide training to internal stakeholders on legal and compliance best practices.
• Maintain understanding of Tango’s business objectives and activities and monitor industry and enforcement trends that may impact Tango’s operations and compliance program
• As part of a growing and evolving business, this role will have the opportunity for a diverse workload, visibility as a leader, and continued development opportunities.

 

What you bring:

• B.A./B.S degree required; J.D. from an accredited law school (and admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction) strongly preferred
• 8+ years of healthcare compliance and/or other related experience in biotech/pharmaceutical organization
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the required elements of compliance programs and applicable industry standards.
• Experience with laws, regulations, and industry guidance that affect the pharmaceutical industry including, but not limited to, OIG and PhRMA guidelines, False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, the US Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act, and the Stark Law
• Experience executing compliance monitoring in the biotechnology/ pharmaceutical industries.
• Ability to lead and facilitate discussions with senior leaders at the country and global levels.
• Ability to interpret legal and regulatory requirements and deliver pragmatic, business-oriented guidance
• Ability to work independently and deliver on deadlines while managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to effectively lead presentations and deliver trainings
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail and experience advising cross-functional teams

 

 

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.