Tango Therapeutics · 2 hours ago
Senior Manager, Clinical Outsourcing & Vendor Management
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$143K/yr - $215K/yr
7+ years expTango Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to discovering novel drug targets and delivering the next generation of precision medicine for the treatment of cancer. The Senior Manager, Clinical Outsourcing and Vendor Management is responsible for overseeing and facilitating the outsourcing of services and management of external vendors to ensure the successful execution of clinical trials.
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Responsibilities
Provide primary outsourcing and vendor management support for functional areas supporting clinical trials within Tango, ensuring alignment with study and organizational objectives
Interact closely with cross-functional teams to identify and meet outsourcing and contracting needs for clinical vendors, including CROs, laboratories, and specialty providers
Lead the vendor identification, assessment, and selection process for outsourced services, including preparing and managing requests for proposals, coordinating cross-functional review and assessment, and conducting budget analysis and negotiation
Identify and promote cost-saving opportunities and spend conservation through close monitoring of out-of-scope cost adjustments with vendors and detailed review and negotiation of contracted budgets and change orders. Foster strong relationships with key vendors to achieve better pricing and more favorable payment terms. Ensure that all out-of-scope costs are properly authorized by relevant stakeholders and documented comprehensively
Together with key team members, ensure vendor adherence to contract or individual scope of work throughout life of study
Monitor and analyze vendor performance trends across individual functions and across multiple projects/programs
Contribute to the development and optimization of process, tools, and templates to improve overall outsourcing and vendor management practices. Train internal teams on best practices and new procedures
Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with external vendors and internal stakeholders on clinical programs, serving as primary point of contact for vendors and supporting project teams in the resolution of vendor performance issues
Additional duties and responsibilities as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in life sciences, business, or related field
Minimum of 7 years' experience in clinical operations, outsourcing, procurement, or vendor management within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry; equivalent combination of education and experience considered
Proven experience managing clinical vendors and outsourcing activities for clinical trials
Track record of establishing effective business relationships with internal and external customers
Experience with vendor management best practices
Strong knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, and relevant regulatory requirements
Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and collaboration platforms such as Sharepoint or Egnyte; experience with contract management systems a plus
Company
Tango Therapeutics
Tango Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that is developing next generation cancer therapies.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$548MKey Investors
Nextech InvestBoxer CapitalCasdin Capital
2025-10-23Post Ipo Equity· $197M
2021-08-11Post Ipo Equity· $186M
2021-08-11IPO
Leadership Team
Barbara Weber
President and CEO
Jannik N. Andersen
Chief Scientific Officer
Recent News
2026-01-11
2026-01-09
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