Associate Manager, Cell Therapy Supply Chain

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 the Global Patient Supply Team?

• Innovative Environment: Drive advancements in cancer immunotherapy by ensuring patients have timely access to critical cell therapy materials.

• Collaborative Culture: Partner with diverse experts across supply chain, manufacturing, and clinical operations in a team that values growth, learning, and shared success.

• Global Impact: Play a direct role in delivering life-changing therapies to patients worldwide, helping transform cancer treatment and improve outcomes.

We are seeking an Associate Manager, Cell Therapy Supply Chain to join our Global Patient Supply team. In this role, you will serve as a global process owner, overseeing the patient journey from screening through treatment across TCR-based immunotherapy platforms. You will work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders to ensure therapies reach patients as quickly and efficiently as possible.

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 

What You’ll Do:

As an Associate Manager, Cell Therapy Supply Chain, you will play a key role in supporting our Global Patient SupplyOperations: 

• 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

• Support/manage clinical sites as primary point of contact (POC) for scheduling and general inquiries regarding patient journey activities

Secondary Functions: 

• Support clinical site onboarding through initial training (SIV) and re-training of any applicable processes for existing clinical sites 

• Support/Manage initial application and maintaining applicable certifications, licenses, and permits related to import and export of patient related materials

Required Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s 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

Preferred Experience and Education:

• 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

• Experience with cell therapies

• GxP awareness

• English (required), German (preferred)

Competencies:

• 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 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

​Work Environment:

This is a sedentary position (at least 50% of time) in a typical office environment. There may be frequent interruptions with moderate noise levels and frequent use of printers, copiers, scanners, computers and other office equipment. Ability to sit, talk, walk, hear and communicate verbally and in writing is . Occasional lifting of objects up to 25 lbs is expected.   

Travel required: Occasional travel for company events or professional development may be .

Physical demands:

• Communicating Verbally – expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to others to convey detailed spoken instructions or other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.

• Hearing – the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds one-on-one, group or conference, telephone, and other sounds.

• Keyboarding – entering data or text into a computer or other machine by means of a keyboard. Devices include a traditional keyboard, 10 key-pad, touch screens and others. 

• Lifting - raising or lowering an object (up to 25 lbs) from one level to another (includes upward pulling). Carrying is to transport an object – usually by holding it in the hands or arms but may occur on the shoulder.

• Near Visual Acuity – clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (working with small objects, reading small print, including the use of computers). 

• Pushing - Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the object.

• Pulling - Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force. 

• Sitting – remaining in a sitting position for at least 50% of the time.

• Standing/Walking - remain on one's feet in an upright position at a workstation. 

• Stooping – occasional bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Work authorization/security clearance requirements:

Legal eligibility to work in the United States is . Immatics participates in E-Verify and all new employees will be subject to the Department of Homeland Security requirements for employment.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement:

Immatics is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

What do we offer?

At Immatics, we believe in investing in our team’s health, safety and well-being. Here’s what you can expect if you join Immatics

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 upto 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 paidParental Leave for eligible employees. (3 weeks)

• Additional voluntary employee paid coveragesincluding  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.