Principal Program Manager

Immatics•Houston, TX

2d•Remote

About The Position

J oin Immatics and s hape the f uture of c ancer i mmunotherapy ; 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 patient s globally . We are seeking a Principal Program Manager (Patient Journey Navigator) , that is primarily responsible for managing each patient journey from ICF1 through randomization and treatment until the first scan for primary end point in our Phase 3 trial. This dynamic role requires an outstanding ability to manage patient cases by coordinating between medical professionals at sites and Immatics cross-functional teams to progress patients quickly and efficiently through the vein-to-vein (V2V) journey.

Requirements

At least master's degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, health or a comparable education.
Proven experience (2+ years) in clinical program management, healthcare administration, GPS, CMC Cell therapy, Med. Affairs or related field (including experience in late-stage clinical programs
Knowledge in immunology, oncology
Expertise in strategic planning, risk management, and change management
Strong operational leadership skills, communication, presentation and business partnering ability
Demonstrated ability to build strong customer relationships
Ability to analyze complex business issues and opportunities

Nice To Haves

Clinical Operations, GPS, Project Management, CMC Cell therapy or Medical Affairs background would be preferred
Proficiency in project management according to industry standard and hands-on experience in using project management tools and software.
Knowledge in cell and gene therapy

Responsibilities

Learn the clinical trial protocol (all versions) and pass the Patient Journey Navigator QC check.
Spearhead the touchpoint calls with the site staff as and when scheduled, take meeting minutes and organize the patient journey in real time .
Follow up with the site on the next steps to expedite randomizations.
Align internally with stakeholders (Clinical Operations, Patient Journey Leader, Clinical Development, Clinical Sciences, Global Patient Supply, Project Management, GMP Operations, Quality Control, Quality Assurance) before providing the sites with guidance.
Follow the blueprint patient journey to enable randomizations as quickly as possible for patients that are eligible and pass VA eligibility.
Design the patient journey in real time during the touchpoint call for each patient depending on their unique needs and site constraints.
Independently manage patient V2V workflows to achieve our operational excellence goals of rapid movement pre and post randomizations above the industry benchmark.
Align with the patient journey lead on MVR slots, randomization dates and manufacturing start dates.
Provide guidance to the site on EDC sections that must be completed prior to randomization.
Collaborate with internal and external teams for Out of Specifications communication.
Be a trusted and knowledgeable contact that is “nearly always available” for the site's stakeholders to enhance the Immatics experience.
Ability to answer questions after hours.

Benefits

Competitive rates for Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
4 weeks of P aid 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, up to 100K ( club together)
100% Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
401(k) with Immediate Eligibility & company mat ch… 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 employmen t , 4% for years 2-3 of employment, and up to 5% of your salary from the fourth year onward of continued employment.
P artially 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.