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Job Description
Position Summary/objective:
Director Program Management leads and manages the development of groundbreaking immunotherapeutic products.
The Director PM is responsible for driving the successful execution of a late-stage clinical project within Immatics’ drug development pipeline by operational coordination of the complex interdisciplinary team to ensure successful delivery of all project milestones and goals on time, budget and high quality. Ultimate goal is to enable BLA submission and market authorization of one of Immatics’ immunotherapy assets.
Essential functions:
- Manage late-stage development programs in alignment with organizational and industry standards for project management
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to drive program efficiency
- Identify and monitor key performance metrics to ensure program effectiveness
- Provide dynamic leadership to support strategic and operational decision-making
- Monitor project risk management and oversee regulatory compliance
- Drive continuous improvement strategies to optimize program outcomes and patient care standards
- Manage and drive cross functional project team meetings. Coordinate assignment of cross-functional team members to project associated tasks und monitor task progress
- Communicate frequently and regularly with team members, assuring they have the information and tools to perform their functions and to identify early any project risks that might occur.
- Align regularly with key stakeholders in the leadership including the Project and Development Lead
- Establish and maintain a cross-functional project plan, monitor critical path elements and align activities across departments
- 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 them.
- Plan, oversee and control project budget and resource needs (direct costs and work-force) in close collaboration with the department heads; support senior leadership regarding budget scenario planning.
Project Management for IMA203 Pivotal Trial Project
- Development and maintenance of a project plan and organization of team and sub-team structures according to the need of the project with the ultimate goal to achieve market authorization for IMA203
- Set up and maintenance of key project documents (Project charter, risk register, action/decision trackers) and project SharePoint.
- Prepare and organize project team and task force meetings, including developing agendas, creating slide-decks, capturing meeting minutes, and tracking action items.
- Monitor project deliverables, milestones, and timelines to ensure successful project execution daily.
- Develop, manage, and track project budgets and work force planning, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
- Collaborate with Project/Development Leads and other leadership functions to coordinate and implement the clinical project in the United States and Germany.
- Facilitate effective communication among functional leads through the organization of meetings, emails, calls.
Competencies:
- Strong operational leadership skills, communication, presentation and business partnering ability
- Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and decisive environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others in a positive, collaborative manner.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- High level of self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- Demonstrated ability to build strong customer relationships
- Ability to analyze complex business issues and opportunities, adapt to evolving market and competitive dynamics, and utilize sound judgment to establish appropriate objectives
- Demonstrates the highest level of ethics, integrity and trust while acting with courage and candor
- Extensive knowledge of commercial compliance and all laws and regulations that govern promotional and non-promotional activities
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.
Physical demands:
- Communicating Verbally – expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoke 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.
Travel required: International travel up to twice per year and national travel up to twice per year.
Required education and experience:
- At least master degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, health or a comparable education.
- Proven experience (6+ years) in clinical program management, healthcare administration, or related field (including experience in late-stage clinical programs
- Proficiency in project management according to industry standard and hands-on experience in using project management tools and software.
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of success in leading multidisciplinary teams
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
- Knowledge in late-stage drug development
- Expertise in strategic planning, risk management, and change management
- Proficient in healthcare regulations and quality standards in the US and/or Europe
Preferred education and experience:
- Knowledge in immunology, oncology, and/or cell and gene therapy
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.”
Other duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description may not cover all duties that take place on a daily basis and may be changed as business needs change. Employee will be responsible for adapting and learning the duties as described above or as the new ones are introduced.
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