Central Operations Head (COH)

3M HEALTHCARE; Boston, Town of Montana (MA, WI); On-site; USD 187,200 - 280,800; Full time

Job summary

Tango Therapeutics is looking for a Central Operations Head (COH) in Boston, MA to lead strategic operations in clinical drug supply, Clinical Trial Agreements, and eTMF management. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of trial management experience with at least 5 years in a leadership position, a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field, and significant experience in global clinical development. The role focuses on driving operational excellence and managing vendor relationships to ensure compliance and quality in clinical trials.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of trial management experience with 5+ years in leadership position.
• Significant experience working in global clinical development organization.
• Expert knowledge in ICH GCP and GMP.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for clinical drug supply management.
• Collaborate with Trial Management and Regulatory Affairs.
• Define and implement outsourcing strategies.

Skills

Trial management experience

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Risk assessment and management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy or related field

Advanced degree (MS, PharmD, PhD, MBA)

Job description

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 Central Operations Head (COH) to provide strategic leadership across clinical drug supply, Clinical Trial Agreement (CTA), and eTMF management to support global clinical development programs. This role partners cross-functionally with Clinical, Regulatory, Legal, Technical Operations, and Operational Excellence to ensure alignment on trial needs, risk management, and execution priorities.

You will oversee end-to-end delivery across trials, define outsourcing and vendor strategies, and ensure performance through KPIs, KRIs, and governance. This role is accountable for driving operational excellence, ensuring inspection readiness, and maintaining compliance with global regulations and internal standards.

As a leader, you will build and develop a high-performing team, establish scalable processes and best practices, and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced biotech environment.

Your role

• Provide strategic direction for clinical drug supply management, clinical trial agreement (CTA) management, and eTMF management activities to support clinical development objectives across all programs and trials
• Collaborate with Trial Management, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Development, Legal, and Technical Operations to align on trial needs and deliverables
• Collaborate with Operational Excellence & Clinical Compliance and GMP compliance to align on risk assessment, metrics, KPIs, and KRIs for management of clinical drug supply, CTAs, and eTMF
• Define and implement outsourcing strategies (incl. Contract Research Organizations (CROs), Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) and vendors) in partnership with VP of Global Clinical Operations and Head of Clinical Sourcing & Contracting
• Define functional goals, performance metrics, and resourcing strategies. Drive innovation including adoption of risk-based approaches
• Oversee end-to-end execution of drug supply-/ CTA-/ and eTMF management across clinical trials, ensuring timely, high-quality, and inspection-ready deliverables
• Track CRO, CMO, and vendor performance using metrics, KPIs, and KRIs; lead SMO governance meetings to address escalated issues and drive continuous improvement
• Establish and maintain best practices and standards throughout the trial lifecycle
• Ensure adherence to global regulatory requirements, GCP and internal SOPs. Lead audit and inspection readiness for drug supply-/ CTA-/ and eTMF management and implement effective oversight models for internal teams and outsourced partners. Perform internal quality reviews and ensure inspection readiness of trial documentation
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team. Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and accountability, while supporting career progression and succession planning across the function
• Select, manage, and govern external vendors. Define expectations, monitor performance via KPIs, and drive accountability through governance forums to ensure quality, timelines, and cost-effectiveness

What You Bring

• 12+ years of trial management experience with 5+ years in leadership position
• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy or related field (required). Advanced degree, e.g., MS, PharmD, PhD, MBA (preferred)
• Significant experience working in global clinical development organization
• Significant experience in outsourcing and oversight
• Expert knowledge in ICH GCP and GMP
• Expert knowledge in computer technologies to plan, forecast, and track documents/ material on all levels
• Expert knowledge in risk assessment and management on program and trial-level
• Familiarity with clinical trial systems (e.g., CTMS, eTMF, IRT) and operational metrics, KPIs, and KRIs
• Familiarity with clinical supply planning, forecasting, and inventory tools
• Independent judgment and objectivity
• Strong analytical and influencing skills
• Ability to drive accountability across functions
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Salary range: $187,200 - $280,800 USD

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.