Senior Director, Medical Communication and Training

Immatics•Houston, TX

3d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Director, Medical Communication and Training to join our team. This role will ensure our Medical Affairs (including MSLs), Market Access (including Payer Account Directors), and Commercial colleagues are fully prepared to engage effectively and compliantly with healthcare providers, investigators, payer stakeholders, and treatment centers on the science supporting TCR-based therapies in solid tumors. This leader will design and lead dynamic training programs that enhance scientific fluency, field readiness, and excellence in scientific exchange. The role will also oversee the creation of compliant field medical and market access tools, support launch readiness for key milestones in melanoma and other solid tumors and drive the development of educational and scientific content for advisory boards, medical information responses, and other projects. Working cross-functionally with Field Medical and Market Access leadership, this position will translate insights from the field into impactful learning solutions, sharpen external engagement tools, and accelerate organizational readiness across the product lifecycle. This position will also collaborate broadly across Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and other internal business partners to ensure alignment, consistency, and impact of training programs and scientific content across the organization.

Requirements

Advanced scientific/medical degree required (MD, PharmD, PhD, APN or equivalent).
10+ years of progressive Medical Affairs experience, with at least 3 years in MSL leadership.
Oncology expertise required; direct experience with TCR therapies, CAR-T, or other adoptive cell therapies strongly preferred.
Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Willingness to travel within the Eastern US and nationally.
Strong strategic planning, operational execution, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced biotech environment.
Willingness to travel, mostly in the US and occasionally internationally.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to inspire, develop, and retain top MSL talent.
Skilled in fostering cross-functional collaboration and trusted partnerships with KOLs, investigators, advocacy partners, and stakeholders.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to synthesize and present complex scientific information clearly.
Proven success elevating field medical teams as strategic partners within Medical Affairs and the broader organization.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development Establish and lead the Eastern region of MSLs, including recruitment, onboarding, and performance development.
Manage a geographically dispersed team covering the Eastern half of the US, ensuring consistent, high-quality scientific engagement and field execution.
Build a culture of scientific excellence, accountability, and collaboration aligned with Immatics’ mission.
Ensure the team operates in compliance with internal SOPs, company standards, and regulatory requirements.
Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance management to ensure MSL effectiveness and growth.
Strategic Field Execution Translate Medical Affairs objectives into clear field medical strategies that enhance scientific exchange, trial support, and data generation activities.
Guide MSL engagement with investigators, opinion leaders, and treatment centers to support trial execution, insights capture, and regional education.
Drive regional readiness and scientific fluency for launch and pipeline programs, ensuring alignment with overall US strategy.
Oversee field medical coverage for national and regional congresses ensuring seamless pre-, on-site, and post-congress execution.
Ensure external scientific interactions are conducted in a compliant and balanced manner.
Pre-Launch & Launch Readiness Drive regional execution of launch readiness for TCR T-cell therapy programs, including scientific education, stakeholder mapping, and insights integration.
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent launch messaging and field preparedness.
Contributes to early engagement and launch planning for future pipeline programs across solid tumors.
Patient Advocacy Provide strategic oversight for Patient Advocacy, including trial awareness and education, sponsorship support, professional society collaboration, and executive-level advocacy engagement that strengthen Immatics’ partnerships with the patient community.
Training, Tools & Readiness Partner with the Medical Training & Content Senior Director to ensure MSLs are equipped with accurate, compliant, and effective field materials.
Identify regional training needs, refine resources, and continuously strengthen field capabilities.
Cross-Regional & Functional Collaboration Collaborate closely with the Executive Director, Medical Affairs (West) to ensure national alignment of field medical strategy, processes, and communication.
Collaborate with other internal partners to align external engagement strategies and optimize impact.
Insights & Analytics Establish processes for capturing and reporting actionable insights from KOLs, investigators, and treatment centers.
Monitor team performance using KPIs, dashboards, and qualitative impact measures to assess field effectiveness.
Translate regional insights into strategic recommendations that inform medical planning and decision-making.

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.
Professional Growth: 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.