Director Process Development

FLSA Classification: Exempt/Salary 

Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm  

Department: CMC-Process & Analytical Development 

Reports to: VP, Process & Analytical Development 

Supervisory responsibilities: Yes 

Location: Remote or on-site at 13203 Murphy Road Suite 100 Stafford, TX 77477 

Position Summary/objective: 

We are seeking a highly motivated, energetic and team-oriented professional with demonstrated expertise in cell therapy process development. The successful candidate will lead a team focused on the development of TCR-T programs for the treatment of solid tumors. The main role of the Director will be to provide scientific, technical and operational leadership to support the development and optimization of a robust commercial manufacturing process for a late-stage cell therapy program. In addition, the successful candidate will contribute to advancements and development of manufacturing processes to support current and future pre-clinical and clinical ACT programs.  

Essential functions: 

Managerial and Leadership Functions: 

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

• Hire team members that will fit the job, company culture and team dynamics. 

• Organize and manage team members’ time/schedules and assignments, keep track that team members are utilizing their time in meaningful assignments that will move the company forward. 

• 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 – be an active listener of your team members.  

• Set goals, measure achievement progress, and assist team members in successful execution of their / team goals as well as coach and help develop team members into higher roles at Immatics if they so desire.  

• Provide regular, meaningful (honest but emphatic) performance feedback, expertise, and coaching (5:1 positive to negative ratio) that will help team members grow and develop. 

• Turn feedback into coaching moments and show your willingness to be a partner in team members’ career development at Immatics.  

• Reward and give credit to team members when they deserve – publicly and privately.  

• At the same time, coach team members on the spot if corrections are needed (privately). Provide psychological safety to team members if they make mistakes bu