Immatics

Associate Director, Talent Acquisition

Immatics

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Texas • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead end-to-end recruitment processes across assigned functions
  • Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies utilizing direct sourcing, networking, industry research, and talent pipeline development
  • Manage hard-to-fill requisitions with a proactive, research driven sourcing methodology which may include partnering with external search partners
  • Ensure a high-quality candidate experience aligned with Immatics’ values and employer brand.
  • Oversee requisition management and reporting within Workday Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
  • Optimize workflows, data integrity, and recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, quality of hire, offer acceptance rate, etc.)
  • Drive continuous improvement in TA processes, tools, and systems.
  • Establish and maintain structured interview processes to improve hiring quality, reduce bias, and enhance decision-making.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and pay transparency requirements.
  • Partner with HR and Compensation teams on offer strategy, competitive benchmarking, and negotiation for critical hires.
  • Manage relationships with external search firms, recruiting vendors, temporary agencies, and talent platforms to ensure optimal sourcing strategies and cost effectiveness.
  • Partner with HR and Communications to strengthen Immatics’ employer brand, ensuring consistent messaging across talent attraction channels and positioning the organization competitively within the biopharmaceutical talent market.
  • Support organizational growth in both start-up and post-FDA approval environments
  • Build scalable hiring frameworks to support rapid headcount growth
  • Provide day-to-day guidance, mentorship, and subject-matter expertise to members of the Talent Acquisition team, supporting development of recruiting capabilities and best practices.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to senior leaders and hiring managers, coaching on role definition, interview best practices, selection methodology, and inclusive hiring.
  • Partner cross-functionally to align talent acquisition considerations into business planning, growth initiatives, and organizational design discussions.
  • Leverage Workday ATS to manage requisitions, maintain data integrity, track recruiting metrics, and optimize hiring workflows.
  • Drive continuous process improvement, scalability, and operational excellence within the Talent Acquisition function.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Business, or similar field (or equivalent experience)
  • 10+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience within biopharmaceutical industry
  • Demonstrated experience recruiting across multiple functional areas within biopharma, commercial, quality, manufacturing, and clinical functions
  • Experience supporting organizations in start-up phases including experience through FDA approval and/or commercial launch milestones
  • Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS); Workday experience strongly preferred
  • Strong direct sourcing capability
  • Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without formal authority.
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 100K ( 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
talent acquisitionsourcing strategiesrequisition managementdata integrityrecruiting metricsinterview processescompliancenegotiationscalable hiring frameworksprocess improvement
Soft Skills
mentorshipstrategic partnershipcoachinginfluencecommunicationdecision-makingcollaborationorganizational designproblem-solvingleadership
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human ResourcesBachelor’s degree in Businessequivalent experience