Senior Cell Therapy Supply Chain Specialist

Immatics•Houston, TX

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Immatics and shape the future of cancer immunotherapy; one patient at a time! Immatics is at the forefront of immunotherapy innovation, working to harness the power of T cells to transform cancer treatment. Immatics is an exceptional clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company active in the discovery and development of T cells redirecting cancer immunotherapies. We use these powerful T cells to develop groundbreaking immunotherapies that target cancer cells. We are dedicated to transforming cancer treatment and improving patient outcomes through cutting-edge research and advanced TCR technology. 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 Senior Cell Therapy Supply Chain Specialist to support our Global Patient Supply team. The Senior Cell Therapy Supply Chain Specialist will be responsible for overseeing the patient's journey from screening through treatment across TCR-based immunotherapy platforms. This role will work cross functionally to ensure therapies reach patients in the shortest possible time by working cross functionally with internal and external stakeholders. FLSA Classification: Salary, Exempt Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Monday to Friday; On-site Reports to: Associate Director, Global Patient Supply Location: 13203 Murphy Road Suite 100 Stafford, TX 77477

Requirements

A bachelor's or an associate 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
Experience with cell therapies

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
Ability to analyze straightforward problems and develop possible solutions using technical experience and judgment; may escalate unusual or complex problems
Proven experience to effectively balance customer expectations with internal/team expectations
Ability to apply knowledge of applicable regulations (e.g., GMP, GCP, Part 11) including cold chain logistics practices
Works effectively across departments and levels, building and maintaining productive relationships
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to manage own workload and lead/guide others on the team
Strong written and verbal communication skills to exchange information cross functionally (internal) as well as with external partners
Ability to work with minimal supervision for routine tasks and limited supervision for non-standard tasks
Clear and efficient verbal communication, ability to identify, deeply analyze and communicate problems
Common courtesy
Regular interaction with other teams or departments
Basic presentation skills (efficient presentation of own work to small groups/own team)
Advanced reflection on standard & non-standard processes and advanced ability to develop & pro-actively propose suitable solutions
Basic ability to anticipate future risks
High degree of initiative & intrinsic motivation to exceed expectations on own tasks and responsibilities
Intermediate organizational skills required to structure own tasks according to predefined work packages, schedule
Good understanding of priorities within own scope requiring limited interaction with supervisor
Actively reflect on and suggest trainings supporting professional development within or beyond current area of responsibility

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
Oversee collection kit materials which will be used for starting material collections including inventory management at clinical sites
Support clinical site onboarding through initial training (SIV) and re-training of any applicable processes for existing clinical sites
Manage initial application and maintaining applicable certifications, licenses, and permits related to import and export of patient related material
Support 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… 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.