Associate Director, Team Lead Site Operations

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 Associate Director, Team Lead Site Operations to support our Clinical Operations team. The Associate Director, Team Lead Site Operations, will be responsible for Global Clinical Trial Oversight.   FLSA Classification: Exempt/Salary  Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Monday to Friday  Reports to: Head of Clinical Operations Location: Fully Remote   What You’ll Do: As an Associate Director, Team Lead Site Operations, you will play a key role in supporting our Clinical Operations:  Provide oversight on feasibility analysis, clinical trial site selection, qualification and initiation of new clinical trial sites and contracting with clinical trial sites in USA Provides clinical monitoring strategy and oversight in USA Maintains expert-level current knowledge of GCP industry trends and “current-thinking” Resource planning and onboarding for internal Clinical Research Associates, Clinical Trial Manager and Site Operations Leads in USA Ensure appropriate line management and employee development for internal Clinical Research Associates, Clinical Trial Managers and Site Operations Leads in USA Provides oversight on all Immatics clinical trial site related activities, incl. clinical monitoring activities and site operations in USA Provides oversight of clinical trial site feasibility/selection in USA Provides oversight of qualification and initiation of new clinical trial sites in USA Ensures quality and adherence to relevant Standard Operating Procedures/Work Instructions (SOP/WI) and compliance with guidelines and ICH GCP. Required Experience and Education: A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. Minimum of 7 years of Clinical Operations experience, including at least 1 year in a direct people management role. Main driver of innovation and development in own area. High degree of flexibility in an environment which is marked by a constant striving for excellence. Preferred Experience and Education:  Master's degree in a related field.   At least 2 years of experience working as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA). At least 4 years of clinical monitoring experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, including roles as a Clinical Research Associate and/or Clinical Trial Manager. Experience in Oncology and cell therapy preferred. Ability to strategically think within Clinical Operations and beyond Proactively drive company standards and global harmonization within the Clinical Operations “Think outside the box” attitude and a high degree of flexibility in an environment which is striving for clinical excellence Competencies: Elevated level of individual responsibility & enthusiasm Work Environment:  This position is remote and should be performed in an office setting that simulates the work office environment. This office must be set up in a way that allows for privacy and quiet during work hours, as well as a comfortable chair and desk. This position uses phone, computer, office equipment and supplies on a regular basis. Noise levels should be at a level which would allow for proper communication with other members virtually.    Travel required: Willingness to travel if necessary for business purposes 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 required. 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, up to one hundred thousand (club together) 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. Please apply using your FULL LEGAL FIRST AND LAST NAME as displayed on your government identification. 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 only accepting digital applications via the application form of each position. For general inquiries on recruiting topics, please write a message to RecruitingGer@immatics.com for German recruiting topics or RecruitingUS@immatics.com for US recruiting topics.