Senior Clinical Operations Lead*

Immatics; Deutschland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job bike

Job ticket

Health programs

Childcare benefits

Relocation allowance

Company summer and winter events

Job summary

Immatics is looking for an experienced clinical project manager to oversee planning and execution of clinical studies. The role involves managing vendor relationships, ensuring GCP compliance, and leading project reviews. Candidates should possess at least a Master’s degree and 6+ years of experience in the biotech or pharma sectors, especially in oncology.

Fluency in German and English is required, along with strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. Immatics offers a supportive work culture and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in clinical project management within pharmaceutical or biotech.
• Experience in oncology and cell therapy.
• Comfortable in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical studies ensuring GCP-compliance and regular updates.
• Oversee Clinical Operations activities and conduct vendor qualifications.
• Lead project reviews and propose key issue solutions.

Skills

Clinical project management

GCP compliance

Vendor management

Fluent communication in German

Fluent communication in English

Education

Master’s degree in life sciences or related field

Job description

YOUR MISSION

Your main responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following tasks:

• Ensure and support GCP-compliant planning and execution of clinical studies within Clinical Operations, including provision of study cost information and regular updates impacting global timelines and budgets
• Oversee GCP-compliant monitoring of outsourced Clinical Operations activities, conduct regular meetings, and escalate issues as needed
• Contribute to the selection and qualification of GCP/GCLP vendors within clinical outsourcing, and take responsibility at study level for feasibility assessments, site selection, risk and issue management, matrix coordination, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Lead project reviews, manage processes, and escalate key issues, proposing appropriate solutions or mitigation strategies
• Manage Clinical Operations vendors and support the Vendor Governance team through feedback and collaboration
• Provide operational support to central laboratories
• Perform administrative clinical trial tasks (finance, logistics, and communication), ensure assignment and completion of study-related training, develop and maintain SOPs and training materials, and mentor less experienced Clinical Operations Leads upon request

YOUR PROFILE

You hold at least a Master’s degree, preferably in life sciences or a related field, and bring 6+ years of experience in clinical project management within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, ideally in oncology and cell therapy. You feel comfortable in a matrix environment and are passionate about managing clinical studies.

We expect a high level of assertiveness, enabling you to drive topics forward, make decisions, and stand by them. You think pragmatically and maintain a clear view of the bigger picture while ensuring effective execution. You act proactively in fast-paced environments, take ownership, and consistently push projects to completion in a structured, results-oriented way. A fluent and clear communication in German and English (at least C1-level) and effective collaboration skills complete your profile.

WHY US?

We are the global leader in precision targeting of PRAME. Driven by our mission to make an impact on the lives of patients with cancer, we are a committed and inspired team and cherish the collegial, highly motivated, and family-friendly atmosphere within Immatics. Our culture allows for a high level of originality, independent thinking, and initiative. We believe in supporting our employees’ professional and social skills: We enable them to join conferences and trainings as well as to enjoy our Immatics benefits – e.g., job bike, job ticket, Health Programs, childcare benefits, relocation allowance, Company summer and winter events.

NOTICE

*We value diversity and inclusion. Immatics N.V. and all Immatics subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

ABOUT IMMATICS

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.