Director, Healthcare Professional Marketing

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 the Commercial Team?  

• Drive a Landmark Launch: Bring Immatics’ first PRAME-targeted cell therapy, anzu-cel (IMA203), to market for patients with advanced melanoma, and shape commercial success from the ground up.  

• Build with Purpose: Help establish the US commercial organization focused on advancing the industry’s leading PRAME franchise.  

• Make a Real Impact: Support a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients with cancer through precision immunotherapies targeting PRAME. 

The Director of Healthcare Professional (HCP) Marketing will lead market preparation for Immatics’ first PRAME directed cell therapy, anzu-cel (IMA203), in melanoma. This individual contributor role is responsible for building physician awareness, activating key opinion leaders, enabling HLA testing understanding, and preparing the market for full approval in cutaneous melanoma. The Director plays a critical role in Immatics’ strategy to win the launch before the launch by ensuring physicians understand the therapy, identify appropriate patients, and refer them at the right time. 

FLSA Classification: Salary, Exempt  

Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Monday to Friday 

Reports to: Vice President, Marketing  

Location: Fully Remote 

What You’ll Do: 

As a Director of Healthcare Professional Marketing, you will play a key role in supporting our marketing team:  

• Collaborate on end-to-end HCP core marketing strategy and own tactical execution for anzu-cel (IMA203) 

• Define and execute prelaunch HCP marketing strategy to support the successful launch of anzu-cel 

• Design and execute unbranded HLA testing awareness campaigns 

• Develop HCP marketing materials in partnership with PRC and creative agencies 

• Build KOLs relationship, lead ad boards, and ensure alignment 

• Translate clinical trial data and scientific insights into HCP education and promotional materials 

• Own congress strategy including booth design, messaging, and onsite presence 

• Plan and execute digital media and non-personal promotion programs to expand reach into the community setting 

• Partner with analytics and sales leadership to support account specific strategies and future field readiness 

• Lead launch planning activities including positioning, sequencing, and execution readiness 

• Define and track KPIs to guide optimization and investment decisions 

• Manage agency partners, timelines, and budgets with disciplined prioritization 

• Proactively identify risks, gaps, and opportunities and act with urgency 

• Present confidently to internal and external audiences including senior leadership, KOLs, and partners 

 Secondary Functions:  

• Educate internal stakeholders unfamiliar with commercialization on marketing strategy and impact 

• Support the development of a strong commercial and medical affairs culture 

• Contribute to building scalable marketing and PRC processes 

• Support commercialization thinking for future PRAME based programs as the pipeline advances 

• Support additional indications or programs as the portfolio evolves 

Required Experience and Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree required 

• Minimum of 10 years of oncology experience 

• At least 5 years of pharmaceutical or biotech marketing experience 

• Direct experience supporting multiple oncology product launches 

• Strong understanding of HCP marketing, commercialization, and launch fundamentals 

• Experience working within PRC and legal, medical, regulatory frameworks 

• Ability to translate clinical and scientific data into effective HCP communications 

• Ability to work cross functionally and influence without authority 

• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and public speaking skills 

Preferred Experience and Education:  

• MBA or advanced degree in marketing, oncology, life sciences, or related field 

• Experience in cell therapy or advanced oncology modalities 

• Melanoma experience 

• Experience supporting both full approval and accelerated approval launches 

• Experience in early commercial or first product launch environments 

• Experience with segmentation, targeting, and digital engagement strategies 

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize ruthlessly and operate effectively in ambiguity 

Competencies  

• Initiative 

• Problem Solving 

• Strategic and creative thinking 

• Strong execution discipline 

• Medically literate with deep oncology understanding 

• High ownership and accountability mindset 

• Data informed decision making 

• Positive influence and strong collaboration skills 

• Patient first mindset 

• Comfort operating in ambiguity with limited resources 

• Low ego, team-oriented approach 

Work Environment:  

This is a remote, individual contributor role within a fast paced, startup-oriented biotech environment focused on launching Immatics’ first commercial product. The role requires close cross functional collaboration and active participation in internal meetings, scientific conferences, advisory boards, and agency engagements. The Director will help educate the organization on commercialization and marketing while contributing to the long-term commercial foundation for a growing PRAME focused pipeline.    

Travel required: Approximately 20% travel, primarily for scientific congresses, advisory boards, internal meetings, and agency collaboration. 

Physical demands: 

• Communicating Verbally – expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to others to convey detailed spoken instructions or other workers accurately, loudly or quickly. 

• Hearing – the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds one-on-one, group or conference, telephone, and other sounds. 

• Keyboarding – entering data or text into a computer or other machine by means of a keyboard. Devices include a traditional keyboard, 10 key-pad, touch screens and others.  

• Lifting - raising or lowering an object (up to 25 lbs) from one level to another (includes upward pulling). Carrying is to transport an object – usually by holding it in the hands or arms but may occur on the shoulder. 

• Near Visual Acuity – clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (working with small objects, reading small print, including the use of computers).  

• Pushing - Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the object. 

• Pulling - Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force.  

• Sitting – remaining in a sitting position for at least 50% of the time. 

• Standing/Walking - remain on one's feet in an upright position at a workstation.  

• Stooping – occasional bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. 

Additional Eligibility Requirements: 

• Willingness to travel up to 20 percent as required. 

• Ability to comply with all company policies and procedures. 

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support business objectives and partner with colleagues in Germany which may require early morning meetings. 

Work authorization/security clearance requirements:  

Legal eligibility to work in the United States is required. Immatics participates in E-Verify and all new employees will be subject to the Department of Homeland Security requirements for employment   

Affirmative Action/EEO statement:   

Immatics is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.  

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 Paid Time off, granted up front each year and prorated for first and last year of employment. 

• Sick Time Off – 56 hours  

• 12 Paid Holidays  

• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance up to at 1x annual salary 

• 100% Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage  

• 401(k) with Immediate Eligibility  & company match… 

  • You are eligible for 401(k) plan participation as of your first paycheck. 

  • 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. (3 weeks) 

• Additional voluntary employee paid coverages including  Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Employee Paid Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance.  

Professional Growth:  

• Opportunities to work with leading experts in the field of T-cell immunotherapy.  

• Company provided learning and development opportunities 

• Fast paced, high demand, collaborative and dynamic environment.