Director, Global Oncology Patient Advocacy

Immatics

Director shaping global oncology patient advocacy for Immatics, a PRAME-focused cancer immunotherapy company. Embedding patient insights across clinical development, commercialization, partnerships, and access initiatives.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $235,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing global patient advocacy strategies, integrating patient perspectives into clinical development, and fostering partnerships with advocacy organizations. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for engaging stakeholders and promoting a patient-centric culture.

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Global Patient Advocacy Strategy DevelopmentPatient Engagement InitiativesCross-Functional LeadershipClinical Development IntegrationStakeholder Influence

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Hard Skills

Patient AdvocacyClinical DevelopmentStudy DesignProtocol DevelopmentPatient Experience InitiativesEvidence GenerationHealthcare StrategyBiotechnologyPharmaceutical IndustryPublic Health

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationPresentation SkillsStakeholder EngagementInfluencing SkillsTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Life SciencesAdvanced Degree (MPH, APRN, PharmD, or PhD) Preferred

Industry Keywords

Patient Advocacy OrganizationsHealthcareBiotechnologyPharmaceuticalsPatient-Centric CultureClinical SciencesMedical AffairsHEORPatient Access InitiativesDiversity in Recruitment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and execution of Immatics’ global oncology patient advocacy strategy across discovery, development, and commercialization
Establish global patient advocacy standards, strategic alignment, best practices, and organizational capabilities
Partner with Clinical Development, Clinical Sciences, Medical Affairs, and HEOR/Evidence Generation teams to integrate patient perspectives into development programs
Facilitate patient and advocacy-group input into clinical development plans, study concepts, protocol design, endpoint selection, informed consent materials, recruitment and retention strategies, and patient experience initiatives
Identify opportunities to improve study feasibility, patient experience, recruitment, retention, and diversity through patient engagement
Support launch readiness and post-launch patient access initiatives across Authorized Treatment Centers
Develop and execute the global patient advocacy strategy aligned with corporate and medical affairs objectives
Lead knowledge-sharing, capability-building, and patient-centric initiatives across the organization
Serve as global subject matter expert on patient advocacy and engagement
Develop and maintain compliant partnerships with global patient advocacy organizations and patient communities
Represent Immatics in external patient advocacy forums, partnerships, and initiatives
Monitor external trends, patient needs, and advocacy landscape developments and translate insights into recommendations
Gather, synthesize, and communicate patient insights to support organizational decision-making
Incorporate patient perspectives into medical strategies, evidence plans, educational initiatives, and disease-area priorities
Promote a patient-centric culture through education, communication, and capability building
Measure and communicate the impact of patient advocacy activities on business objectives and patient outcomes
Report to the Vice President, Medical Affairs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in life sciences, healthcare, public health, social sciences, or related discipline required
10 years of experience in patient advocacy, healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceutical industry, clinical development, medical affairs, public health, or related fields required
Demonstrated experience developing and executing global patient advocacy, patient engagement, or patient-centered strategies
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders across regions and organizational levels
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including strong presentation skills
Competent and confident presenting to senior leadership and engaging patients and advocates in lay terms
Demonstrated experience incorporating patient perspectives into clinical development, study design, protocol development, patient experience initiatives, or evidence-generation activities
Ability to travel up to 40% of the time
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship
Successful completion of background check, reference checks, and pre-employment drug screening where permitted
Advanced degree (MPH, APRN, PharmD, or PhD) preferred
Existing relationships with global patient advocacy organizations, patient communities, and external stakeholders preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive rates for Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
4 weeks of vacation, granted up front each year and prorated for first and last year of employment
12 company paid holidays
7 days of sick time
100% employer-paid life insurance up to 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
Partially paid parental leave for eligible employees
Additional voluntary employee-paid benefits and services, including accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance
Innovative environment
Collaborative culture
Opportunities for professional growth
Global impact