Principal Manager, Clinical Operations Lead
Immatics N.V.
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Remote · Houston, TX · Posted October 19, 2026
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About the job
Join Immatics and shape the future of cancer immunotherapy; one patient at a time!
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.
Why Join Us?
Innovative Environment: Help to pioneer advancements in cancer immunotherapy.
Collaborative Culture: Be part of a diverse team dedicated to your professional growth.
Global Impact: Contribute to therapies that make a lasting impact on patients globally.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Principal Manager, Clinical Operations Lead to support our Clinical Operations team. The Clinical Operations Lead will be responsible for the oversight, execution, and operational management of US regional clinical trials in support of our clinical development programs.
Reports to : Associate Director, Clinical Asset Management
Location : US, Fully Remote
Salary Range : $165,000 - $180,000
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in life science, nursing, or similar
7+ years of demonstrated leadership of global clinical operations in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry including clinical trial oversight, vendor management, and cross-functional study leadership
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree, preferably in life science, nursing, or similar
Noted experience in late phase or launch in oncology.
Experience cell and/or gene therapy, or other complex biologic clinical development programs
Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and operational excellence initiatives
Ability to understand and navigate complex clinical development processes and cross-functional interdependencies and collaborate with stakeholders outside of Clinical Operations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess operational impact across broader cross-functional environments
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving clinical research environment
In this role you will:
Lead clinical trial execution and operational delivery across internal and external stakeholders from study start-up through execution
Provide oversight of CROs, vendors, and clinical trial partners to ensure quality, compliance, timelines, and budget objectives are achieved
Serve as the Clinical Operations leader for the team of CTMs, CRAs and CTAs for each assigned project
Drive risk identification, issue escalation, and mitigation planning across assigned studies
Support study start up, site feasibility, enrollment, and operational execution activities
Partner cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Regulatory, Safety, Biometrics, Supply Chain, Program Leadership and external vendors
Contribute to SOP development, process optimization, inspection readiness, and operational excellence initiatives
Mentor and coach junior Clinical Operations team members as applicable
What do we offer?
At Immatics, we believe in investing in our team’s health, safety and well-being. Here’s what you can expect if you join Immatics
Comprehensive Benefits :
Competitive rates for Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
4 weeks of vacation, granted up front each year and prorated for first and last year of employment.
12 company paid holidays
7 days of sick time
100% employer-paid life insurance up to at 1x annual salary, up to one hundred thousand dollars
100% employer-paid short- and long-Term disability coverage
401(k) with immediate eligibility and company match. The company will match 100% of your contributions up to 3% of your base salary for the first two years of employment, 4% for years 2-3 of employment, and up to 5% of your salary from the fourth year onward of continued employment.
Partially paid parental leave for eligible employees.
Additional voluntary employee-paid benefits and services, including accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance, as well as identity theft protection and pet insurance.
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 to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, 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 with sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at RecruitingUS@immatics.com .
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work 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, reference checks and pre-employment drug screening, where permitted by applicable law. For certain roles, additional screenings such as a credit check or motor vehicle record review may be required, where job-related and consistent with business necessity.