Executive Director, Regional Accounts East

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 Immatics is preparing to launch its first TCR T-cell therapy for metastatic or unresectable melanoma and is seeking an execution-oriented Executive Director, Regional Accounts – East to build and lead a team of Cellular Therapy Account Managers (CTAMs) supporting Authorized Treatment Centers (ATCs) across the Eastern U.S. Reporting to the Vice President, National Accounts, this leader will oversee the hiring, development, and performance of the East region CTAM team while strengthening partnerships with ATCs and ensuring a seamless patient journey from referral through infusion and long-term follow-up. This is a foundational leadership opportunity to help shape Immatics’ commercial launch infrastructure and approach to ATC engagement for a first-in-class TCR T-cell therapy. Reports to : Vice President, National Accounts Location : Field – based / Remote – must reside within the Eastern United States Salary Range: $300,000 - $330,000 Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. 15 years of biotechnology or pharmaceutical commercial experience, including oncology or specialty product launches. 5+ years of direct people-management experience leading field-based account management, sales, or reimbursement teams. Demonstrated experience calling on academic medical centers, NCI-designated cancer centers, and/or complex health systems. Ability and willingness to travel extensively (approximately 50-60%) across the Eastern U.S. Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or related field). Experience with CAR-T, TCR-T, or other autologous/personalized cell and gene therapies, including familiarity with Authorized Treatment Center or Qualified Treatment Center network models. Established relationships with melanoma and cell therapy treating physicians, cell therapy program directors, and nurse navigators/coordinators at leading cancer centers in the Eastern U.S. Deep understanding of the personalized cell therapy patient journey, including referral, apheresis scheduling, vein-to-vein logistics, bridging therapy, conditioning regimens, infusion, and long-term follow-up. Experience launching a first-in-class or first-in-indication oncology therapy. Track record of building and scaling a field team in a pre-launch or early-launch environment. Strong analytical skills with experience in forecasting, CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), and performance reporting. In this role you will: Recruit, hire, train, and lead a high-performing team of Cellular Therapy Account Managers across the Eastern U.S. Set clear performance expectations, provide ongoing coaching, and conduct regular field rides and business reviews with each CTAM. Own the overall relationship strategy for Authorized Treatment Centers across the East, including academic medical centers, NCI-designated cancer centers, and community oncology networks. Guide CTAMs in supporting ATC onboarding, certification, and readiness activities, including training on the referral pathway, scheduling, and logistics unique to personalized cell therapy. Partner with ATC Operations, Patient Operations, Market Access, Medical Affairs, and Patient Services to ensure a seamless patient journey from referral to infusion. Develop and execute the East region account strategy and business plan in alignment with national commercial objectives. Serve as the East region point of contact for cross-functional partners, including Market Access, Medical Affairs, ATC Operations, Patient Operations, Patient Services/Hub, Manufacturing, Legal, and Compliance. Travel required: Significant travel required (approximately 50-60%) to Authorized Treatment Centers, team meetings, and conferences across the East region. Qualified candidates will participate in a structured interview process, which includes: An initial recruiter phone screen (conducted via video) A recruiter-facilitated introduction and interview with the hiring leader and key stakeholders (via video) A final-stage interview, which may include an in-person meeting at our U.S. Headquarters in Houston, TX 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 PTO Accrued bi-weekly, with up to 80 hours available to borrow and a maximum accrued balance of 240 hours. 12 company paid holidays 10 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 [email protected] . 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.