Principal Specialist, Cell Therapy Platforms and Orchestration

Immatics•Houston, TX

17d•Onsite

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. 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. We are seeking a Principal Specialist, Cell Therapy Platforms and Orchestration to support our Global Patient Supply team. The Principal Specialist will be responsible for serving as an additional point of accountability for the design, implementation, and ongoing management of the digital end-to-end value stream system supporting patient-specific supply for make-to-order cell and gene therapies (e.g., autologous cell therapies). The position is going to contribute to the evolution and growth of the digital Patient Supply capability for Immatics. The position will aid in master data management, change management, troubleshooting, and validation activities related to the standard upgrades of the digital systems. FLSA Classification: Salary, Exempt Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Monday to Friday; On-site Reports to: Accounting Manager Location: 13203 Murphy Road Suite 100 Stafford, TX 77477

Requirements

Bachelor ‘s degree in a related field
Minimum four (4) years of related work experience
Demonstrated success within supply chain, system validation, manufacturing, process development or patient supply related field.
Understanding of cGMP requirements and ICH and regulatory guidance
Proficient verbal & written communication and presentation skills
Strong ability to identify, deeply analyze & communicate problems
High ability to anticipate future risks and suggest 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) in an organized manner
Highly pro-active attitude and strong sense of responsibility beyond own scope
Proficient in problem solving and decision making
Legal eligibility to work in the United States is required.

Nice To Haves

Masters or an advanced degree
Previous industry experience in a biotech or pharma company
Experience with cell therapies
Good understanding of regulatory requirements related to digital products and services in CGTs (e.g. CSV Framework, GDPR, HIPAA, specific regulations for ATMPs)
Experience with master data management in SAP

Responsibilities

Business System Implementation: Supporting the business function for the design, development, configuration, and deployment of a product within the Immatics CGT Orchestration and Treatment Ordering Platform to enable CGT business processes.
Collaborates with internal teams (Global Patient Supply Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical Operations, Commercial, IT, Computer System Validation) and external partners (Healthcare providers, vendors, implementation partners) to evaluate current and anticipated future needs to design and configure the system.
Supports the processes in scope of the system, may sign off designs and changes to processes.
Ensures completeness, integrity and performance of business processes including all documentation.
May take business decisions for the Processes that are in scope (business process changes, business scenarios, master data, organizational set-up, etc.)
Supports the team to ensure the Computerized System and its operation is fit for the intended use and in compliance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) throughout its life.
Supports release assessments for each new software release, determines whether a change control is necessary, ensures new releases and deployment meets system specifications.
Change Management and Governance: Collaborates with other business System Owners that own integrated products within the Immatics digital architecture.
Supports change management activities such as communication, training, and testing in collaboration with other business System Owners.
Supports change controls related to system changes and software upgrades.
Customer Experience and Cell Orchestration Enhancement: Expands core functionality and enhances the cell therapy customer experience on the cell orchestration digital platform.
Collaborates with operations colleagues to ensure operational excellence by maturing the operational model, identifying and implementing continuous improvement topics.)
Secondary Functions: esponsible to escalate through the business function any gaps for skill set and availability of resources that are assigned to the program.
Translates the strategic vision and generates a roadmap into product-specific requirements, priorities, and design.

Benefits

Comprehensive 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.