Director, Market Research and Competitive Intelligence

Immatics•Houston, TX

9h•Remote

About The Position

J oin 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. Why Join Us? Innovative Environment: Help to pioneer advancements in cancer immunotherapy. Collaborative Culture: Be part of a diverse team dedicated to your professional growth. Global Impact: Contribute to therapies that make a lasting impact on patients globally. The Director of Market Research & Competitive Intelligence will lead strategic insights generation to inform corporate, commercial, and pipeline decisions. This individual will oversee the design and execution of primary market research, competitive assessments and market opportunity analyses across the company’s cell therapy and broader oncology portfolio. The role requires a strategic thinker with strong scientific acumen, business judgment, and the ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership. FLSA Classification : Salary, Exempt Schedule : 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Monday to Friday Reports to : Sr. Director, Strategic Commercial Operations & Analytics Location : Fully Remote

Requirements

Advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD, PharmD) in a life science or business discipline required.
10+ years of experience in market research, competitive intelligence, or strategic planning within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
Strong background in oncology and/or cell therapy markets required.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and communicate insights to senior leadership.
Demonstrated ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships with internal stakeholders.
Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
Strong track record of integrating primary and secondary data insights leading to actionable recommendations

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of relevant secondary data (i.e. claims data)
Experience designing or supporting secondary analytics to generate strategic insights and recommendations.
Proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead market research and competitive intelligence initiatives to guide product strategy, portfolio prioritization, and business development.
Develop and manage research plans (qualitative and quantitative) with emphasis on oncology & cell therapy markets.
Continuously monitor the competitive landscape, providing timely insights on emerging therapies, clinical data, and market dynamics.
Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, R&D, Clinical, and Corporate Development teams to align on strategic insights and implications.
Present findings and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
Manage vendor relationships and budgets to ensure high-quality, data-driven deliverables.

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… You are eligible for 401(k) plan participation as of your first paycheck. The company will match 100% of your contributions up to 3% of your base salary for the first two years of employment, 4% for years 2-3 of employment, and up to 5% of your salary from the fourth year onward of continued employment.
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.