Director, Intellectual Property

Tango Therapeutics · Boston, MA

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Role summary

Tango Therapeutics seeks a Director of Intellectual Property to lead the company's IP function across drug development stages. Reporting to the General Counsel, the role involves developing IP strategy, managing patent portfolios, counseling internal teams, and supporting business development transactions in oncology.

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What they're looking for

J.D. from accredited law school and admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
8-10 years legal experience at top-tier law firm and/or biotech company
Early-stage pharmaceutical or biotech in-house experience strongly preferred
Global IP strategy development experience required
Patent drafting, prosecution, and freedom-to-operate analysis expertise
Licensing and technology transaction experience preferred

What you'll be doing

Design and implement comprehensive IP strategies aligned with R&D and business objectives
Oversee global patent portfolio including freedom-to-operate analyses and patentability assessments
Provide IP counsel to internal teams across chemistry, CMC, and development functions
Support Business Development with IP aspects of licensing, transactional, and strategic agreements
Manage patent application preparation, prosecution docket, and post-grant practices

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