Senior Director Quality Control

FLSA Classification: Exempt/Salary 

Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Hybrid with 2-3 days On-Site or Fully Remote.   

Department: Global Quality Operations – Quality Control 

Reports to: Vice President, Global Quality Operations 

Supervisory responsibilities: Yes 

Location: Remote, with occasional travel to 13203 Murphy Road Suite 100 Stafford, TX 77477 

Position Summary/objective: 

The main role of the QC Senior Director is to provide strategic leadership for the QC Department. Key responsibilities include oversight and management of all aspects of quality control within Immatics, including but not limited to analytical, microbiological, and laboratory excellence; development and implementation of quality control standards including assurance of compliance with industry standards and regulations; and multi-departmental partnership including other Quality departments and all departments within CMC to drive improvements in quality, compliance, financial performance, employee development, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement initiatives consistent with the corporate strategic plan.   

 
 Essential functions: 

• Establish a long-term strategy for Quality Control at Immatics. 

• Act as key member of Global Quality Operations leadership team. 

• Responsible for the QC Laboratory functions, both Analytical and Microbiology. 

• Responsible for managing, developing, and implementing compliant processes to ensure the highest level of product quality. 

• Ensure compliance with internal standards. 

• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, staying current with any changes or updates. 

• Act as a role model for team members with respect to earning trust through own attendance, reliability, personal behaviors, transparent/frank communication, and execution of personal assignments. 

• Periodically review the suitability and effectiveness of the quality control system with the VP of Global Quality Operations. 

• Identify and manage continuous improvement projects that may span multiple teams or departments to achieve quality, reliability, and cost improvements. 

• Develop and ensure adherence to the budget. 

• Manage overall coaching, training, development, and succession plans for the QC department. 

• Responsible for identifying and implementing digital innovation for the QC laboratory. 

• Communicate frequently and regularly with team members assuring they have the information and tools to perform their functions. 

• Resolve conflict between team members if any arises – practice active listening of team members. 

• Set goals, measure achievement progress, and assist team members in successful execution of personal/team goals.  

• Coach and help develop team members into higher roles at Immatics if they so desire. 

 Secondary functions: 

• Deliver departmental and company objectives. 

• Coordinate the development and implementation of performanc