Vice President, Launch Excellence

Immatics•Houston, TX

2d•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. 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 an accomplished and strategic Vice President of Launch Excellence to lead the end-to-end planning and execution of a first-in-class TCR-T cell therapy launch in melanoma .

Requirements

15+ years of biopharma experience with at least 10 years in oncology; cell/gene therapy a must.
Proven track record of at least one successful US cell therapy product launch.
Deep understanding of the melanoma treatment landscape, therapeutic decision-making, and patient access barriers.
Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional teams and launch readiness governance.
Strong strategic planning, operational execution, and change management skills.
Excellent communication and influencing ability across executive and functional teams.
Advanced degree in life sciences, medicine, or business (MBA, PhD, MD, or equivalent).

Nice To Haves

Experience with TCR, CAR-T, or TIL cell therapies.
Knowledge of personalized manufacturing and vein-to-vein logistics.
Familiarity with digital launch excellence tools and analytics.

Responsibilities

Launch Strategy & Leadership Develop and own the global launch plan for the TCR-T cell therapy, including short- and long-term milestones.
Translate strategic imperatives into operational execution across geographies and functions.
Serve as the cross-functional launch lead, coordinating Commercial, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Market Access, Manufacturing, and Clinical teams.
Cross-Functional Integration Chair the launch excellence governance committee and ensure all workstreams are on track.
Foster collaboration between early-stage development teams and late-stage commercial functions.
Align internal and external stakeholders (e.g., co-commercialization entities) around shared launch goals.
Market & Customer Readiness Partner with Commercial, Medical & CMC teams to define the ideal patient journey and treatment algorithm for TCR-T in melanoma.
Guide creation of field force strategy, segmentation, targeting, and deployment models.
Operational Readiness Drive operational launch readiness including supply chain, QA, and manufacturing logistics, especially given the personalized and complex nature of TCR-T therapy.
Establish and track launch KPIs, success metrics, and risk mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance and regulatory readiness across launch markets.
Market Access & Value Communication Collaborate with Market Access to shape pricing, reimbursement, and health economics strategies.

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.