Principal Specialist, Cell Therapy Platforms and Orchestration

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 a Principal Specialist, Cell Therapy Platforms and Orchestration to support our Global Patient Supply team. The Principal Specialist will be responsible for serving as an additional point of accountability for the design, implementation, and ongoing management of the digital end-to-end value stream system supporting patient-specific supply for make-to-order cell and gene therapies (e.g., autologous cell therapies). 

The position is going to contribute to the evolution and growth of the digital Patient Supply capability for Immatics. 

The position will aid in master data management, change management, troubleshooting, and validation activities related to the standard upgrades of the digital systems. 

FLSA Classification: Salary, Exempt  
Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Monday to Friday; On-site  
Reports to: Accounting Manager  
Location: 13203 Murphy Road Suite 100 Stafford, TX 77477  

What You’ll Do: 

• The Principal Specialist, Cell Therapy Platforms & Orchestration will support the overall development, integration, modification, operation, maintenance, and retirement of the relevant information system: 

• Business System Implementation: 

• Supporting the business function for the design, development, configuration, and deployment of a product within the Immatics CGT Orchestration and Treatment Ordering Platform to enable CGT business processes. 

• Collaborates with internal teams (Global Patient Supply Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical Operations, Commercial, IT, Computer System Validation) and external partners (Healthcare providers, vendors, implementation partners) to evaluate current and anticipated future needs to design and configure the system. 

• Supports the processes in scope of the system, may sign off designs and changes to processes. Ensures completeness, integrity and performance of business processes including all documentation. 

• May take business decisions for the Processes that are in scope (business process changes, business scenarios, master data, organizational set-up, etc.) 

• Supports the team to ensure the Computerized System and its operation is fit for the intended use and in compliance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) throughout its life.  

• Supports release assessments for each new software release, determines whether a change control is necessary, ensures new releases and deployment meets system specifications. 

• Change Management and Governance: 

• Collaborates with other business System Owners that own integrated products within the Immatics digital architecture. 

• Supports change management activities such as communication, training, and testing in collaboration with other business System Owners. 

• Supports change controls related to system changes and software upgrades. 

• Customer Experience and Cell Orchestration Enhancement: 

• Expands core functionality and enhances the cell therapy customer experience on the cell orchestration digital platform. 

• Collaborates with operations colleagues to ensure operational excellence by maturing the operational model, identifying and implementing continuous improvement topics.) 

 Secondary Functions:  

• esponsible to escalate through the business function any gaps for skill set and availability of resources that are assigned to the program. 

• Translates the strategic vision and generates a roadmap into product-specific requirements, priorities, and design. 

Required Experience and Education: 

• Bachelor ‘s degree in a related field 

• Minimum four (4) years of related work experience   

• Demonstrated success within supply chain, system validation, manufacturing, process development or patient supply related field. 

• Understanding of cGMP requirements and ICH and regulatory guidance 

Preferred Experience and Education:  

• Masters or an advanced degree 

• Previous industry experience in a biotech or pharma company 

• Experience with cell therapies 

• Good understanding of regulatory requirements related to digital products and services in CGTs (e.g. CSV Framework, GDPR, HIPAA, specific regulations for ATMPs) 

• Experience with master data management in SAP 

Competencies  

• Proficient verbal & written communication and presentation skills 

• Strong ability to identify, deeply analyze & communicate problems 

• High ability to anticipate future risks and suggest 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) in an organized manner 

• Highly pro-active attitude and strong sense of responsibility beyond own scope  

• Proficient in problem solving and decision making 

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 required. Occasional lifting of objects up to 25 lbs is expected.    

Travel required: u Up to 10%. Travel to clinical site apheresis centers, company events or professional development may be required.  

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.  

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 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.