Senior Medical Science Liaison (Northeast/U.S. Oncology)

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 

The Senior MSL is a U.S. field-based role within Medical Affairs, reporting to the Executive Director, Medical Affairs. This role will be a core member of Tango’s growing field medical team during a critical phase of development.

The Senior MSL will be responsible for high‑quality scientific exchange, trial execution support, medical education, and insight generation across priority solid tumor indications, with an initial focus on pancreatic cancer (PDAC), non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and our evolving pipeline programs.

This role is ideal for an individual who wants to operate at the intersection of clinical development, external scientific engagement, and launch readiness in a late-emerging biotech environment, where individual impact is high and scientific accountability matters.

Your role

      Primary Focus: Solid tumors (pancreatic cancer (PDAC), non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)

      Scientific Exchange & External Engagement

What You Bring

      Education & Experience

• 8 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree, 6 years with a master’s degree, or 3 years with an advanced scientific or medical degree (e.g., PharmD, PhD, MD) Candidates with advanced clinical degrees (e.g., NP, PA) and significant oncology Medical Science Liaison experience will also be considered.
• Experience in PDAC, GI malignancies, or NSCLC strongly preferred
• Prior experience supporting clinical-stage or pre-launch oncology assets highly valued

      Skills & Attributes

• Strong scientific acumen with the ability to engage deeply on complex biology and emerging clinical data
• Demonstrated strength in insight generation, synthesis, and communication
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, high-accountability biotech environment
• Excellent collaboration skills across matrixed teams
• Strong understanding of U.S. clinical research and healthcare environments

      Compliance & Technical Requirements

• Working knowledge of FDA, OIG, ICH, GCP, PhRMA Code, and applicable compliance standards
• Commitment to compliant, ethical scientific exchange
• Proficiency in standard business and field tools (CRM, MS Office, virtual engagement platforms)

Work Environment

• Field-based role in the Northeast (Boston/New York), with residence required within assigned territory
• ~ 50% domestic travel expected, with significant time spent with external scientific partners

Why Join Tango Medical Affairs?

• Be part of a Medical Affairs team built for a transition from mid-stage to late-stage development
• Contribute directly to trial success, data readiness, and future regulatory and commercialization pathways
• Expand and establish Tango as a credible clinical scientific leader in precision oncology
• Work in a lean, collaborative environment where your scientific judgment and execution matter

 

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.

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