Team Lead, Site Operations
Houston, MS - USA
Job Summary
JoinImmaticsandshape thefuture ofcancerimmunotherapy; one patient at atime!
Immaticsis committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients with cancer. We are the global leader in precision targeting ofPRAME a target expressed in more than 50 cancers. Ourcutting-edgescience and robust clinical pipeline form the broadestPRAMEfranchise with the mostPRAMEindications and modalities spanning TCR T-cell therapies and TCRbispecifics.
Why Join Us
Innovative Environment:Helptopioneeradvancementsincancer immunotherapy.
Collaborative Culture:Be part ofa diverse team dedicated to yourprofessionalgrowth.
Global Impact:Contribute to therapiesthatmakealastingimpactonpatientsglobally.
Role Overview
The 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.
Reports to: Vice President Clinical Operations
Location: Remote
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Life Sciences Pharmacy Nursing or a related discipline required.
8 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
Preferred Qualifications:
Mastersdegree in Life Sciences Pharmacy Nursing or a related discipline
5 years of clinicalmonitoring experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry including roles as a Clinical Research Associate and/or Clinical Trial Manager.
Demonstrated late phase experience in oncology.
Experience in cell therapy or other complex investigational therapies strongly preferred.
Strong working knowledge of ICH-GCP FDA regulations and global clinical trial requirements.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders across multiple organizational levels.
Proven experience managing resources priorities and competing business demands in a dynamic environment.
History of driving operational improvements and implementing innovative approaches within Clinical Operations.
Experience supporting regulatory inspections and audit readiness activities.
In thisRoleYouWill:
People Leadership and Talent Development
Serve 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.
Recruit onboard coach develop and retain team members who meet role requirements and contribute to a high-performing collaborative Clinical Operations culture.
Set individual objectives provide regular and meaningful performance feedback conduct formal performance evaluations and support career development succession planning and promotion readiness.
Create an environment of trust accountability inclusion and psychological safety while addressing performance or conduct concerns promptly and appropriately.
Ensure team members maintain the training qualifications competencies and functional knowledge required for their assigned responsibilities.
Partner 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.
Resource and Capacity Management
Maintain visibility of team capacity capabilities workload and development needs; lead resource forecasting and cross-study workload balancing in consultation with the Head of Clinical Operations.
Assign or reassign Site Operations personnel to studies based on portfolio priorities required competencies workload continuity needs and development opportunities in consultation with the relevant Clinical Operations Leads.
Identify current and future capacity gaps and recommend hiring contractor support capability development or other resource solutions.
Functional Process Ownership and Operational Excellence
Own develop maintain and harmonize designated Site Operations and Clinical Operations processes SOPs work instructions guidance documents templates and training materials in partnership with relevant stakeholders and Quality.
Ensure consistent implementation of applicable Clinical Operations processes and standards across studies and regions while accommodating appropriate local requirements in Germany and the United States.
Drive continuous improvement and global harmonization through review of lessons learned recurring issues metrics audit and inspection observations CAPAs and user feedback.
Establish and monitor functional metrics and key performance indicators relevant to Site Operations resource utilization process quality and organizational effectiveness; identify trends and implement improvement actions as appropriate.
Support organizational change technology adoption and process improvements that increase quality consistency scalability and efficiency across Clinical Operations.
Quality Compliance and Site Operations Expertise
Maintain expert-level knowledge of ICH GCP applicable regulations clinical monitoring practices and evolving industry expectations relevant to Site Operations.
Support 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.
Provide 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.
Collaborate 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.
Model transparent communication reliable execution sound judgment and collaborative leadership across the global Clinical Operations organization.
Qualified candidates willparticipatein a structured interview process which includes:
Aninitialrecruiterphone screen (conducted via video)
Arecruiter-facilitatedintroduction and interview with the hiring leader and key stakeholders (via video)
A final-stage interview which may include an in-person meeting at our U.S. Headquarters in Houston TX
What do we offer
AtImmatics we believe in investing in our teams healthsafetyand you can expectif youjoinImmatics:
Comprehensive Benefits:
Competitive rates forHealth Dental and Vision Insurance
4 weeksofvacationgrantedup front each year and prorated for firstand lastyearofemployment.
12 company paid holidays
7daysof sick time
100%employer-paidlifeinsuranceup toat 1x annual salary up to one hundred thousand dollars
100%employer-paidshort-andlong-Termdisabilitycoverage
401(k)withimmediateeligibilityandcompany match
The company will match100% of your contributions upto3% of yourbase salaryfor the first two yearsof employment 4% foryears 2-3 of employment and up to5%of your salaryfrom the fourth year onward of continued employment.
Partiallypaidparentalleavefor eligible employees.
Additionalvoluntaryemployee-paidbenefitsandservicesincludingaccidenthospitalindemnityandcriticalillnessinsuranceas well asidentitytheftprotectionandpetinsurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard torace color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexualorientation gender identity or expression national origin ancestry age marital status disability geneticinformation veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and to applicants withsincerely heldreligious beliefs practices or observances. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process please contact us at.
Work Authorization
Applicants mustbe authorized towork in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check referencechecksand pre-employment drug screening wherepermittedby applicable law. For certain rolesadditionalscreenings such as a credit check or motor vehicle record review may berequired where job-related and consistent with business necessity.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Immatics is the global leader in precision targeting of PRAME. Explore our science, clinical pipeline and ongoing clinical trials.