Senior Director Commercial Counsel

Join Immatics and shape the future of cancer immunotherapy; one patient at a time!  

Immatics is at the forefront of immunotherapy innovation, working to harness the power of T cells to transform cancer treatment.  

 Immatics is an exceptional clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company active in the discovery and development of T cells redirecting cancer immunotherapies. We use these powerful T cells to develop groundbreaking immunotherapies that target cancer cells. We are dedicated to transforming cancer treatment and improving patient outcomes through cutting-edge research and advanced TCR technology. 

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 Senior Director, Commercial Counsel, to support our Legal and Compliance team. The Senior Director, Commercial Counsel, will be responsible for supporting the commercial team and future product launches.  

FLSA Classification: Salary, Exempt  
Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Monday to Friday 
Reports to: Associate General Counsel 
Location: Fully Remote  

What You’ll Do: 

As a Senior Director, Commercial Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting our Legal and Compliance operations:  

• Participating in all aspects of legal operations to support continued corporate growth, including pharmaceutical industry compliance, corporate governance and contract negotiation 

• Advising the business on pharmaceutical compliance, regulations, industry standards and company policies that arise throughout the product launch and lifecycle   

• Provide legal review and counsel for promotional materials, including TV, digital, and print advertising, in coordination with Regulatory and Medical Affairs 

• Ensure promotional claims comply with FDA regulations, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and FTC standards 

• Counsel on interactions with healthcare professionals and patients in accordance with industry codes (e.g., PhRMA Code, OIG Guidance) 

• Providing legal advice and business counsel on sales and marketing tactics and strategies 

• Responsible for policy development and implementation  

• Responsible for compliance training and administration 

• Conducting internal investigations  

• Ensuring contractual compliance with applicable regulations and statutes  

• Overseeing and managing a wide variety of agreements, including, service agreements, clinical trial agreements, confidentiality agreements, consulting agreements, and other commercial and R&D agreements 

• Assisting with corporate matters and projects, employment law matters, insurance procurement, litigation oversight and other duties and responsibilities as assigned 

• Coordinating and managing legal matters handled by outside counsel 

• Partnering with executive, research, operations, finance and human resources colleagues on various matters 

• Experience with privacy laws and regulations 

 Secondary Functions:  

• Experience with privacy laws and regulations 

Required Experience and Education: 

• J.D. Degree and at least 5+ years practicing law at a major law firm and/or pharmaceutical or biotechnology company with significant relevant pharmaceutical compliance and corporate experience 

• Understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory and compliance environment and working knowledge of general corporate matters 

• Exceptional business acumen and judgment 

• Demonstrated expertise negotiating and drafting complex agreements 

• Experience designing and implementing policies and processes pertaining to pharmaceutical regulations 

• Juris Doctorate, admission to at least one state bar and in-house qualification 

Preferred Experience and Education:  

• Intermediate Excel skills.  

• Professional writing experience.  

Competencies:  

• Organization-focused and ability to interact with all levels of the organization. 

• Outstanding interpersonal, written and oral communication skills 

• Complex project management skills, including the ability to multi-task across high-volume projects, prioritize and manage timelines effectively in a responsive and professional manner 

Work Environment:  

This is a remote, sedentary position performed in a home office setting for the majority of the time. The role requires frequent use of computers, video conferencing tools, and other standard office technology. The environment may include occasional interruptions and varying noise levels depending on the home setting. The ability to sit for extended periods, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and engage in virtual meetings is essential. Occasional lifting of objects up to 25 lbs may be for equipment or supply handling. 

Travel required: Up to 10%-20% travel will be for field support and conferences. 

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 . 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 

• 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.