Senior Director, Cell Therapy Manufacturing & Ops

Immatics N.V.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous vacation and holidays

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Immatics is seeking a Senior Director of Manufacturing Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership for GMP manufacturing and MSAT activities supporting late-stage clinical development, regulatory approvals, and commercial supply of cell and gene therapy products.

You will translate CMC strategy into integrated execution across Manufacturing, MSAT, Technical Training, Recipe/Document Development, and Digital Manufacturing Systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Immunology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering or Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• 15+ years of progressive Technical Operations or Manufacturing Operations experience including 5+ years direct management in cell therapy manufacturing leadership.
• Proven leadership experience supporting late-stage development through commercial manufacturing, including process validation, regulatory submissions, inspection readiness, and commercial launch readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead GMP Operations organization, driving accountability and continuous improvement.
• Translate objectives into operating plans, resource strategies and measurable goals.
• Build capabilities and develop leaders while engaging employees.
• Partner cross-functionally to align priorities and manage risks.

Skills

GMP leadership

Manufacturing operations

Cell therapy

Regulatory submissions

Process validation

Technology transfer

Lean Six Sigma

MES/ERP/LIMS

Gemba management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or PhD

Tools

MES

ERP

LIMS

S&OP

Statistical process monitoring

Job description

Immatics is seeking a Senior Director of Manufacturing Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership for GMP manufacturing and MSAT activities supporting late-stage clinical development, regulatory approvals, and commercial supply of cell and gene therapy products.

You will translate CMC strategy into integrated execution across Manufacturing, MSAT, Technical Training, Recipe/Document Development, and Digital Manufacturing Systems.