Bar*** MD
Education
Yale University (1982 - 1985)
- Degree: Unknown Degree
- Field of Study: Resident in Internal Medicine
- Description:
University of Washington School of Medicine (1978 - 1982)
- Degree: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
- Field of Study: Medicine
- Description:
University of Washington (1974 - 1978)
- Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Field of Study: Chemistry
- Description:
Skills:
Clinical Development, Oncology, Biotechnology, Drug Development
Work Experience:
President and CEO at Tango Therapeutics
- Location: Cambridge, MA
- Duration: 2017-09 to Present
- Description: Tango Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing novel medicines for patients by discovering and drugging context-dependent vulnerabilities in cancers. Tango was launched in 2017 by Third Rock Ventures and is headquartered in Cambridge, Mass. For more information, please visit www.tangotx.com.
Board Member at FogPharma
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Duration: 2018-10 to Present
- Description:
Board Member at REVOLUTION Medicines
- Location: Redwood City, California
- Duration: 2018-04 to Present
- Description:
Venture Partner at Third Rock Ventures
- Location: Boston, MA
- Duration: 2015 to Present
- Description: Third Rock Ventures is a leading healthcare venture firm focused on disruptive areas of science and medicine to discover, launch and build companies that make a dramatic difference in people’s lives. By combining our team’s scientific vision, strategic leadership, operational expertise and innovative deal-making capabilities, we nurture bold ideas that translate into successful business enterprises. Recognizing that the best way to create value for our investors is to create value for patients, our companies are built on a solid foundation of science, medicine, people and business strategy. For more information, please visit www.thirdrockventures.com.
SVP, Oncology Translational Medicine at Novartis
- Location: Cambridge, MA
- Duration: 2009 to 2015
- Description:
Candidate Intelligence Report
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Career Continuity & Risk Assessment
No significant employment gaps; continuous involvement in pharma/biotech leadership and advisory roles from 2009 to present.
Consistent focus on oncology, cancer genetics, translational medicine, and biotech company-building across pharma, venture, and startups.
Demonstrates sustained leadership across roles and long tenure at Novartis (2009-2015) with ongoing, multi-year commitments at Tango, Third Rock, and boards; low volatility in career trajectory.
MD from Yale with oncology specialization aligns directly with translational medicine, oncology leadership, and drug development responsibilities.
Career Growth Curve
Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)97% fit
Proven founder/CEO track record in oncology biotech; strong leadership, fundraising, and strategic execution; aligns with Tango’s success and Barbara’s venture-building experience.
Chief Medical Officer (CMO) / Head of Translational Medicine89% fit
Extensive translational medicine and clinical development background, including interim CMO experience and senior pharma leadership.
Chief Development Officer (CDO) – Oncology86% fit
Bridging clinical development and early discovery programs; proven ability to lead drug development pipelines.
Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) / Head of Discovery84% fit
Strong scientific leadership in oncology genetics and discovery platforms; aligns with Tango’s target discovery capabilities.
Operating Partner / Managing Director, Life Sciences VC80% fit
Proven venture background and board governance; capable of guiding portfolio companies from strategic and operational perspectives.
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