Senior Director, Launch Excellence – Operations

Immatics

. Serve as strategic partner and deputy to the VP, Launch Excellence, Strategy & Operations .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $250,000 - $290,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial launch strategy and operational execution within the biopharmaceutical sector, particularly in oncology and cell therapies. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex projects, and drive strategic decision-making to ensure successful product launches.

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Commercial Launch StrategyOncology ExperienceCross-Functional GovernanceLaunch Readiness PlanningExecutive Communication

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Hard Skills

Commercial OperationsLaunch PlanningRisk ManagementPerformance Metrics DevelopmentMarket AnalysisRegulatory InsightsBusiness Case DevelopmentPatient Journey ManagementDigital Launch Excellence ToolsCell Therapy Operational Value Chain

Soft Skills

Strategic Decision-MakingInfluencing SkillsProblem-SolvingCollaborationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Business, Engineering, or Related FieldMBA/Advanced Degree (MBA, PhD, MD, or Equivalent)

Industry Keywords

BiopharmaceuticalTCRCAR-TTIL Cell TherapiesMelanoma Treatment LandscapePersonalized ManufacturingVein-to-Vein LogisticsLaunch GovernanceCommercial PMOApheresis Scheduling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as strategic partner and deputy to the VP, Launch Excellence, Strategy & Operations
Help shape and execute Immatics' commercial launch strategy
Lead integrated launch planning and support the Launch Readiness Review process
Establish operating rhythms, governance, and performance management frameworks for launch success
Develop and execute an integrated launch strategy, roadmap, and commercial playbook
Lead strategic evaluations and business cases for critical commercial decisions, capabilities, and growth opportunities
Refine launch strategy using market, competitive, regulatory, and operational insights
Develop executive recommendations and materials for senior leadership and governance forums
Drive cross-functional alignment, decision-making, and accountability through the LRR process
Co-own launch readiness planning, including milestones, dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies
Facilitate resolution and escalation of complex cross-functional issues
Build and monitor performance frameworks across the end-to-end cell therapy patient journey
Address patient funnel attrition, process bottlenecks, and execution risks with operational teams
Provide commercial leadership for systems, analytics, and reporting capabilities
Develop scalable commercialization processes and performance metrics
Report to the Vice President, Launch Excellence, Strategy & Operations
Travel up to 20% for team meetings, treatment center engagement, advisory boards, congresses, and launch activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business, engineering, or a related field with 15+ years of relevant experience OR MBA/advanced degree (MBA, PhD, MD, or equivalent) with 12+ years of relevant experience
Combination of top-tier strategy consulting experience and in-house biopharmaceutical commercial strategy, commercial operations, or launch leadership experience
5+ years in oncology; direct experience with TCR, CAR-T, or TIL cell therapies, including a first wave of commercial launch strongly preferred
Demonstrated ownership of commercial launch strategy or launch readiness, including launch planning, cross-functional governance, milestone and risk management, and readiness tracking through launch
Knowledge of personalized manufacturing and vein-to-vein logistics, including manufacturing slot allocation and patient journey management
Understanding of the melanoma treatment landscape, therapeutic decision-making, and patient access barriers
Working knowledge of the cell therapy operational value chain, including treatment center authorization, apheresis scheduling, chain of identity/chain of custody, and product delivery
Experience establishing launch governance, a launch readiness review process, or a commercial PMO from scratch
Familiarity with digital launch excellence tools and analytics
Experience managing external consultants, agencies, and analytics vendors
Ability to drive strategic decision-making across functions without direct authority
Exceptional executive communication, influencing, and synthesis skills
Strong strategic planning and operational execution skills
Authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
Successful completion of background, reference, and applicable pre-employment drug checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
4 weeks of vacation, granted up front each year and prorated for first and last year of employment
12 company paid holidays
7 days of sick time
100% employer-paid life insurance up to at 1x annual salary, up to one hundred thousand dollars
100% employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
401(k) with immediate eligibility and company match: 100% of contributions up to 3% of base salary for the first two years, 4% for years 2–3, and up to 5% from the fourth year onward
Partially paid parental leave for eligible employees
Additional voluntary employee-paid benefits and services, including accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, identity theft protection, and pet insurance