Associate Manager, Cell Therapy Supply Chain

Immatics • Houston, TX

130d

About The Position

Join Immatics and shape the future of cancer immunotherapy; one patient at a time! Immatics is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients with cancer. We are the global leader in precision targeting of PRAME, a target expressed in more than 50 cancers. Our cutting-edge science and robust clinical pipeline form the broadest PRAME franchise with the most PRAME indications and modalities, spanning TCR T-cell therapies and TCR bispecifics. We are seeking an Associate Manager, Cell Therapy Supply Chain to join our Global Patient Supply team. In this role, you will serve as a global process owner, overseeing the patient journey from screening through treatment across TCR-based immunotherapy platforms. You will work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders to ensure therapies reach patients as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 4 years of work experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous industry experience in a biotech or pharma company.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient verbal & written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong ability to identify, deeply analyze & communicate problems.
• High ability to anticipate future risks and establish a mitigation plan.
• Comprehensive understanding of impact on broader scope (e.g. beyond own team/department).
• Proficient ability to develop & independently implement solutions (within own area of responsibility or across teams/departments).
• Highly pro-active attitude and strong sense of responsibility beyond own scope.
• Main driver of innovation & development in own area of expertise.
• Matrix leadership skills.
• Experience with cell therapies.
• GxP awareness.
• English (required), German (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Work cross functionally between clinical operations, manufacturing, and quality to effectively manage patient products from leukapheresis collection through drug product infusion.
• Develop and improve SOPs, work instructions, and training materials which are used to ensure seamless end to end patient journey.
• Manage logistics providers which are responsible for transportation of patient material (starting material, intermediates, and final product).
• Ensure chain of custody (COC) and chain of Identity (COI) measures are maintained throughout all patient journey activities.
• Support CMO activities which includes logistics support for all patient related material including CMO storage capacity management.
• Manage auxiliary medicinal products (AxMPs) as applicable for support of current clinical trials.
• Support/manage clinical sites as primary point of contact (POC) for scheduling and general inquiries regarding patient journey activities.

Benefits

• Competitive rates for Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 4 weeks of Paid Time off, granted up front each year and prorated for first and last year of employment.
• Sick Time Off – 56 hours.
• 12 Paid Holidays.
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance up to at 1x annual salary.
• 100% Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage.
• 401(k) with Immediate Eligibility & company match.
• Partially paid Parental Leave for eligible employees (3 weeks).
• Additional voluntary employee paid coverages including Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness.
• Employee Paid Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance.
• Opportunities to work with leading experts in the field of T-cell immunotherapy.
• Company provided learning and development opportunities.
• Fast paced, high demand collaborative and dynamic environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees