Director, Medical Communications

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. We are seeking a Director, Medical Communications to support our Medical Affairs team. This role will lead global medical publications, congress strategy, and launch-critical scientific dissemination for Immatics’ priority programs, with a focus on anzu-cel market preparation and launch readiness. The Director is responsible for the high-quality, compliant delivery of manuscripts, abstracts, and scientific materials that translate emerging data into clear, decision-enabling narratives for internal and external stakeholders, informed by insights from advisory boards, publication reviews, and congress activities. Additionally, this role will own the Scientific Platform & Lexicon for anzu-cel and key programs, and drive a scalable data dissemination engine (in partnership with internal teams and agencies) to ensure consistent output, strategic data cadence, and measurable scientific impact and share of voice. FLSA Classification : Salary, Exempt Schedule : 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Monday to Friday Reports to : Senior Director, Medical Communications Location : Fully Remote Salary: $220,000 - $270,000 What You’ll Do: As a Director, Medical Communications , you will play a key role in supporting our Medical Affairs operations: Publication Operations & Congress Execution Lead the Global Publication Planning Team cadence (agendas, decisions, timelines, action tracking) and execute the rolling 12–24 month publication plan. Drive end-to-end delivery of peer-reviewed and congress outputs (abstracts, manuscripts, posters, oral presentations), including author coordination and internal review cycles. Define and maintain a global congress and publication disclosure calendar (12–24 months) that integrates analysis readiness, internal governance milestones, and external submission deadlines. Own author/KOL strategy for priority publications (target journals/congress slots, authorship planning, competitive differentiation, and submission positioning) Lead congress strategy and readiness for priority meetings (e.g., ASCO/ESMO/SITC/SMR/SGO), including narrative strategy, data packages, internal review governance, and post-congress dissemination planning Launch & Market Preparation Evidence Dissemination Execute high-priority anzu-cel market preparation tactics, including manuscripts and congress packages that support clinical practice adoption, competitive differentiation, and launch readiness Lead publication tactics involving complex analyses (secondary/tertiary/post hoc exploratory) and/or nontraditional datasets (e.g., compassionate use case studies, collaborative translational analyses with academia, and patient-authored manuscripts where appropriate) Partner with cross-functional teams to translate evidence into medical education and scientific enablement needs (e.g., narrative modules, FAQs, scientific decks) that stand up to peer review and KOL scrutiny, maintain clear separation from promotional content, and adhere to compliance guardrails Scientific Platform & Lexicon Develop, maintain, and operationalize the Scientific Platform & Lexicon for anzu-cel and priority programs (core scientific narrative, terminology standards, claims language, data interpretation guardrails, data tables, and approved phrasing) Ensure consistent scientific language and message discipline across publications, congress assets, advisory board materials, and insight outputs Establish a refresh cadence (e.g., quarterly or triggered by data events/DCOs) and ensure traceability to source data Drive platform adoption by ensuring it is embedded into publication briefs, congress plans, advisory board materials, medical training, and insight frameworks Insight Generation & Scientific Exchange Operationalize an “insight engine” across advisory boards, publication data review meetings, and congress debriefs Design and implement standardized insight capture tools , taxonomy, and reporting cadence; deliver actionable insight readouts (themes/risks/opportunities) Capture, synthesize, and communicate insights (themes, risks, opportunities) back to Medical Affairs and cross-functional stakeholders to inform strategy and evidence planning Vendor & Team Leadership Lead day-to-day Medical Communications vendor execution: scopes of work, resourcing plans, quality standards, timelines, and performance scorecards/quarterly business reviews Own agency governance, budget stewardship, and performance scorecards; drive continuous improvement in cycle time, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction Build scalable processes (templates, checklists, SOPs) that improve quality, compliance, and cycle time Training & Development Lead scientific training content aligned to the anzu-cel Scientific Platform & Lexicon for Medical Affairs and cross-functional partners across key lifecycle milestones (pre-launch → launch → post-launch data evolution). Develop and deliver training for internal stakeholders (e.g., Medical Affairs, cross-functional partners) on: Publication planning processes and timelines, Authorship/ethics and compliant external disclosure, Congress execution playbooks and insight capture standards Coach internal contributors (as needed) on scientific narrative development, review best practices, and consistent message discipline across the evidence lifecycle Compliance & Quality Ensure all scientific communications adhere to applicable publication ethics and company standards (e.g., ICMJE/GPP) including authorship, COI, transparency (data-sharing, traceable review history), and appropriate documentation. Maintain audit-ready documentation for key deliverables and vendor processes. Required Experience and Education: Advanced scientific/medical degree required (MD, PharmD, PhD, or APN) 10 years of experience in Medical Communications/Publications within biotech/pharma and/or agency environments, including demonstrated leadership of global publication plans and major congress execution Demonstrated success leading cross-functional scientific narrative development and operating in a fast-paced, milestone-driven environment (e.g., launch readiness, major data disclosures) Demonstrated ability to build and govern a S cientific Platform/Lexicon that drives consistent global dissemination across publications, congresses, and scientific exchange Experience supporting Medical Affairs and Commercial teams from pre-launch through launch , with demonstrated ability to adapt content needs across product lifecycle stages Strong expertise in publication operations, scientific writing, data interpretation, and compliant review processes Demonstrated prior experience with insight generation , including design and execution support for advisory boards, KOL engagement activities, publication/data review meetings, congress debriefs, and synthesis of insights into actionable recommendations Demonstrated prior training experience , including developing and delivering scientific training content for Medical Affairs and/or cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., launch readiness, Scientific Platform/Lexicon training, publication processes, congress readiness) Vendor management experience (scope, quality, timelines, budget, performance) Preferred Experience and Education: Background with TCR T-cell therapies, CAR T-cell therapies, or other adoptive cell therapies, including experience in developing scientific communication strategy and tactics such as peer-reviewed publications Experience executing or supporting insight generation (advisory boards, KOL engagement support, congress debrief engines) Experience working with complex analyses and/or nontraditional datasets (e.g., compassionate use, external collaborations, translational packages) Demonstrated prior experience supporting launch and market access evidence needs , including prior success with one or more of the following : submissions to NCCN , CMS NTAP , and/or ICER ; development of AMCP and/or Global Value Dossier (GVD) . Competencies: Launch experience Initiative Problem Solving Critical Thinking Interpersonal Communication Customer Service Attention to Detail Negotiation Work Environment: This position is remote and should be performed in an office setting that simulates the work office environment. This office must be set up in a way that allows for privacy and quiet during work hours, as well as a comfortable chair and desk. This position uses phone, computer, office equipment and supplies on a regular basis. Noise levels should be at a level which would allow for proper communication with other members virtually. Travel required: Up to 25% to congresses, advisory boards, and key internal meetings 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. 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. 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, up to one hundred thousand ( club together) 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.