Immatics USHouston, Texas
J oin Immatics and s hape the f uture of c ancer i mmunotherapy ; 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 our Supply Chain and Procurement Team ? Innovative Environment : Drive cutting-edge supply chain strategies that support the advancement of cell and gene therapies, ensuring compliant, efficient movement of life-saving materials. Collaborative Culture : Lead and develop a high-performing team while working cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and Clinical Operations in a supportive, mission-driven environment. Global Impact : Safeguard the timely delivery of patient-derived samples and therapies, directly contributing to treatments that transform lives worldwide. We are seeking a Sr. Manager, Material Management and Logistics to lead end-to-end supply chain operations for critical materials in development, clinical, and commercial cell therapy. Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain and Procurement, this role will manage material planning, inventory, warehousing, cold chain logistics , and distribution to ensure GMP/CLIA compliance and uninterrupted patient delivery. The position is key to scaling supply chain infrastructure while safeguarding the timely , compliant movement of temperature-sensitive materials, including patient-derived samples, leukapheresis, and drug product . FLSA Classification : Salary , Exempt Schedule : 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Monday to Friday; On-site Reports to : Head of Supply Chain and Procurement Location : 1320 3 Murphy Road Suite 100 Stafford, TX 77477 What You’ll Do: As a Sr. Manager, Material Management and Logistics , you will play a key role in supporting our Supply Chain and Procurement operations: Leadership Lead and develop a high- performing team across material planning, warehouse operations, logistics coordination, and inventory management. Act as a role model for team members with respect to earning their trust by your own attendance, keeping your word, personal behaviors, transparent/frank communication, and execution of personal assignments. Hire team members that will fit the job, company culture and team dynamics. Distribute work appropriately among team members. Organize and manage team members time/schedules and assignments, keep track that team members are utilizing their time in meaningful assignments that will move the company forward. Communicate frequently and regularly with team members assuring they have the information and tools to perform their functions. Resolve conflict between team members if any arises – be an active listener of your team members. Set goals, measure achievement progress, and assist team members in successful execution of their / team goals as well as coach and help develop team members into higher roles at Immatics if they desire . Provide regular, meaningful (honest but emphatic) performance feedback, expertise , and coaching (5:1 positive to negative ratio) that will help team members grow and develop. Turn feedback into coaching moments and show your willingness to be a partner in team members career development at Immatics. Reward and give credit to team members when they so deserve – publicly and privately. Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders as well as senior executives and leadership. Technical Manage the receiving, storing, and shipping of all GMP materials, products, and equipment. Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring that they meet the company's quality and delivery requirements. Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to ensure that all GMP materials, products, and equipment meet the required quality standards. Participate in cross-functional teams to support new product launches and supply chain optimization initiatives. Ensure that all GMP material management activities are performed in a safe and compliant manner. Strong attention to detail and understanding of material management best practices and industry standards. Oversee GMP-compliant material handling processes for raw materials, consumables, and drug products in a regulated environment. Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and Clinical Operations to align material availability with production schedule and clinical timelines. Develop and execute strategies to manage cell therapy-specific logistics , including cold chain shipping, time-sensitive material movement, and chain-of-identity/chain-of-custody requirements. Process owner for SAP Store to Ship processes and improvements as site evolve from clinical to commercial operations Manage 3PLs, couriers, and shipping vendors to support both domestic and international transportation of regulated materials. Ensure full compliance with FDA, EMA, and other global regulatory standards for GMP warehousing, distribution, and labeling. Maintain robust inventory controls (FIFO, expiry tracking, quarantine/release management) and implement real-time inventory visibility tools. Develop and monitor KPIs for OTIF (on-time, in-full), inventory accuracy, logistics performance, and cost savings initiatives. Support audits and inspections by regulatory agencies and quality assurance teams. Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on scalability, automation, and process efficiency in material flows. Secondary Functions: Partner with Operational Excellence to drive Lean/DMAIC principles and projects Manage spending, budgets forecasts, and cost saving challenges Partner with site leaders for digital strategy alignment and implementation (LIMS, WMS, ERP) Partner with Procurement to maintain Master Data and alignment with P2P processes Required E xperience and Education : Working knowledge of biotech supply chain activities (cGMP, 21CFR211) High School Diploma 5+ years experience in Life Sciences/Biotech Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong computer skills including MS Excel and MS Word. Preferred E xperience and Education : Ideal candidates will have experience in the Life Sciences and/or Supply Chain or related to the Biotechnology industry. Bachelor’s degree Experience in paper-based systems a plus. Comp etencies : Initiative Problem Solving Critical Thinking Interpersonal Communication Customer Service Attention to Detail Excellent written, verbal communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to comprehend, understand and follow procedures in accordance with OSHA, GMP and other nationally accredited agency guidelines. Positive, optimistic demeanor with high integrity. The ability to remain flexible in a dynamic work environment and adjust priorities in a timely manner. A strong attention to detail, problem solving, time management and organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple objectives . Must be able to follow standard operating procedures, written and verbal instructions. Work Environment: Warehouse environment including temperature controlled, refrigerated rooms. Exposure to extreme temperatures including deep freeze and extreme heat. (~30%) Typical office and lab environment with moderate noise levels and uses phone, computer, office equipment and supplies on a regular basis. Other duties performed while outside of office building could involve exposure to manufacturing operations, along with outdoor conditions and temperatures. (~70%) Travel required: Local travel may be <10% 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. Wh at 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 P aid 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 mat ch… 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 employmen t , 4% for years 2-3 of employment, and up to 5% of your salary from the fourth year onward of continued employment. P artially 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.
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