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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.\nWhy Join Us?\nInnovative Environment: Help to pioneer advancements in cancer immunotherapy.\n\nCollaborative Culture: Be part of a diverse team dedicated to your professional growth.\n\nGlobal Impact: Contribute to therapies that make a lasting impact on patients globally.\n\nRole Overview\nThe Team Lead, Site Operations is the formal people leader and functional process owner for assigned Site Operations personnel within Clinical Operations. The role is accountable for line management, resource planning, capability development, functional quality, and the design, maintenance, and continuous improvement of designated Site Operations and Clinical Operations processes. The Team Lead enables consistent, compliant execution across Germany and the United States and partners closely with Clinical Operations Leads to ensure appropriately skilled resources are assigned to studies.\nReports to: Vice President, Clinical Operations\nLocation: Remote\nBasic Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, or a related discipline required.\n\n8 to 10 years of experience in Clinical Operations or related functions within biotech or pharmaceutical industries, with 4 to 5+ years of that experience in direct people leadership, managing clinical operations professionals\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\nMaster's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, or a related discipline\n\n5+ years of clinical monitoring experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, including roles as a Clinical Research Associate and/or Clinical Trial Manager.\n\nDemonstrated late phase experience in oncology.\n\nExperience in cell therapy or other complex investigational therapies strongly preferred.\n\nStrong working knowledge of ICH-GCP, FDA regulations, and global clinical trial requirements.\n\nDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders across multiple organizational levels.\n\nProven experience managing resources, priorities, and competing business demands in a dynamic environment.\n\nHistory of driving operational improvements and implementing innovative approaches within Clinical Operations.\n\nExperience supporting regulatory inspections and audit readiness activities.\n\nIn this Role You Will:\nPeople Leadership and Talent Development\nServe as the formal line manager for assigned Site Operations personnel, including Clinical Trial Associates, Clinical Research Associates and Clinical Trial Managers, and other roles as assigned.\n\nRecruit, onboard, coach, develop, and retain team members who meet role requirements and contribute to a high-performing, collaborative Clinical Operations culture.\n\nSet individual objectives, provide regular and meaningful performance feedback, conduct formal performance evaluations, and support career development, succession planning, and promotion readiness.\n\nCreate an environment of trust, accountability, inclusion, and psychological safety while addressing performance or conduct concerns promptly and appropriately.\n\nEnsure team members maintain the training, qualifications, competencies, and functional knowledge required for their assigned responsibilities.\n\nPartner with the Clinical Operations Leads (COLs) to ensure study roles, priorities, timelines and deliverables are clear, serving as a point of escalation and receive study-performance feedback on team members.\n\nResource and Capacity Management\nMaintain visibility of team capacity, capabilities, workload, and development needs; 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identify trends and implement improvement actions as appropriate.\n\nSupport organizational change, technology adoption, and process improvements that increase quality, consistency, scalability, and efficiency across Clinical Operations.\n\nQuality, Compliance, and Site Operations Expertise\nMaintain expert-level knowledge of ICH GCP, applicable regulations, clinical monitoring practices, and evolving industry expectations relevant to Site Operations.\n\nSupport functional inspection and audit readiness, including preparation of personnel, processes, documentation, and evidence of oversight; coordinate corrective and preventive actions within the function as assigned.\n\nProvide subject matter expertise for site management, clinical monitoring, monitoring strategy, oversight models, and related Site Operations processes without assuming accountability for day-to-day delivery of individual clinical trials.\n\nCollaborate with Clinical Operations Leads and cross-functional partners to identify systemic risks, process gaps, and capability needs that may affect multiple studies or the Clinical Operations portfolio.\n\nModel transparent communication, reliable execution, sound judgment, and collaborative leadership across the global Clinical Operations organization.\n\nQualified candidates will participate in a structured interview process, which includes:\nAn initial recruiter phone screen (conducted via video)\n\nA recruiter-facilitated introduction and interview with the hiring leader and key stakeholders (via video)\n\nA final-stage interview, which may include an in-person meeting at our U.S. Headquarters in Houston, TX\n\nWhat do we offer?\nAt Immatics, we believe in investing in our team’s health, safety and well-being. Here’s what you can expect if you join Immatics:\nComprehensive Benefits:\nCompetitive rates for Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance\n\n4 weeks of vacation, granted up front each year and prorated for first and last year of employment.\n\n12 company paid holidays\n\n7 days of sick time\n\n100% employer-paid life insurance up to at 1x annual salary, up to one hundred thousand dollars\n\n100% employer-paid short- and long-Term disability coverage\n\n401(k) with immediate eligibility and company match…\n\nThe 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.\n\nPartially paid parental leave for eligible employees.\n\nAdditional voluntary employee-paid benefits and services, including accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance, as well as identity theft protection and pet insurance.\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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