Senior Project Management Specialist

Immatics•Houston, TX

19h•Remote

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. We are seeking a Senior Project Management Specialist (Patient Journey Navigator function) to manage patient journeys from informed consent through treatment and first scan in our Phase 3 trial. This role coordinates time-critical patient cases across clinical sites and Immatics’ cross-functional teams to ensure efficient progression through the vein-to-vein (V2V) journey. The Senior Specialist works closely with site staff to support timely, compliant patient advancement. Success requires strong organizational skills, a solution-oriented mindset, and the ability to quickly understand clinical trial protocols, particularly in melanoma and TCR-T/TIL therapies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, health sciences, or a related field
3+ years of experience in clinical operations, medical affairs, or a related function within immunology and/or oncology
Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional stakeholders and managing complex, time-sensitive projects
Proven ability to interpret and apply clinical trial protocols while maintaining compliance in a regulated environment
Legal eligibility to work in the United States is required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, health sciences, or a related field
Experience in cell and gene therapy, particularly within clinical development settings
Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools in a clinical or regulated environment
Experience with strategic planning, risk management, and change management
Advanced ability to solve complex operational challenges in regulated clinical environments
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and driving alignment across stakeholders

Responsibilities

Lead site touchpoint calls, document key updates, and coordinate next steps to support timely patient progression and randomization
Align cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent, accurate guidance is provided to sites
Manage and adapt patient journeys in real time based on individual needs and site constraints, following the defined V2V pathway
Drive end-to-end patient workflows to achieve rapid, compliant progression pre- and post-randomization
Coordinate key milestones including eligibility, randomization, and manufacturing timelines with internal teams
Provide sites with clear guidance on required EDC completion and support issue resolution, including out-of-specifications communication
Serve as a responsive, reliable point of contact for site stakeholders, including availability outside standard hours

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 – 7 days
12 Paid Holidays
100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance up to 1x annual salary, up to one hundred thousand dollars
100% Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
401(k) with Immediate Eligibility & company match
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.