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Role Overview:

TheSeniorDirector, PayerAccounts willplay a critical leadership role in shaping and executing our U.S. market access strategy with national and regional payers (commercial and government) in preparation for our first cell therapy launch. This is a high-impact, field-based position responsible for building relationships with key payer stakeholders, communicating product valueand diseasestate unmet need, andultimately securingfavorable coverage and reimbursement pathways. This is a highly strategic and autonomous role that is ideal for an experienced national account professional who thrives infast-paced environment and understands the complexity of launching innovative, high-value therapies.

Reports to:Executive Director, Payer Accounts, Trade and Distribution
Location:Remote

Salary Range:$260,000- $300,000

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor'sdegreewith12+ yearsof pharmaceutical or biotech market access experience

• 5+ years of national payer account management experience or similar role calling on payers (i.e.,HEOR Field)

• Cellorgene therapy experience

PreferredQualifications:

• MBA or other graduate degree

• Proventrack recordof managing national commercial payer accounts, including pre-launch (PIE) and launch readiness for specialty or rare disease products

• In-depth understanding of health economics, outcomes research, and the evolving reimbursement landscape for high-innovation drugs

• Cell therapy experience in working with the payer community

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, capable of navigating complex, ambiguous payer environments with speed and precision

• Experience with innovative reimbursement models for rare diseases and/or cell therapies

• Strong grasp of payer decision-making processes, formulary management, medical policy development, and specialty pharmacy dynamics

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in early-stage or launch environments,operatingwith agility and strategic foresight

• Excellent communicator who can convey complex scientific and economic data to a multitude of payer stakeholders in driving support for future launch products

• "Cultural Champion" who both advocates for themselves and their team-but also who subscribes to rolling up their sleeves and doingwhat needs to be done across the broader organization to be successful on behalf of patients

• Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills

• Excellent negotiation skills and analytical capabilities

In thisRoleYouWill:

• Lead strategic engagement with national and large regional payers in both the commercial and government segments (e.g., UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Aetna, Elevance/Anthem, BCBS Plans, State Medicaid Agencies, etc.)

• Build and manage relationships with key decision-makers across payer organizations, including key pharmacy and medical stakeholders

• Effectively and efficiently engage with all key targeted accounts while making key prioritization decisions

• Analyze current treatment guidelines, competitive landscape, and relevant coverage policies toanticipatepayer needs and potential barriers, while setting expectations on acceptable future coverage foranzu-cel (TCR-T cell therapy) and other futureImmatics' products

• Develop and execute early account engagement plans in anticipation of launch, educating payer stakeholders onImmatics, our unique science targeting PRAME, cell therapy process, disease state burden, andanzu-cel value proposition

• Partner with internal teams (Market Access Strategy, Contracts and Pricing, HEOR, Medical Affairs, Clinical, Regulatory) to develop and tailor payer-facing materials, including early scientific exchange, evidence dossiers, PIE and Value Proposition presentations, and budget impact model

• Drive payer insight generation to inform pricing strategy, contracting models, and patient access programs in pre-launch and launch phases

• Influence the issuance of positive payer policies that enableappropriate patientaccess foranzu-cel and other future commercially available products without major patient specific impediments

• Ensure all engagements and materials are fully compliant with legal, regulatory, and corporate standards

TravelRequired:

Up to 50%, including partner meetings, conferences, and internal cross-functional workshops

Qualified candidates willparticipatein a structured interview process, which includes:

• An initialrecruiter phone screen (conducted via video)

• A recruiter-facilitated introduction and interview with the hiring leader and key stakeholders (via video)

• A final-stage interview, which may include an in-person meeting at our U.S. Headquarters in Houston, TX

What do we offer?

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Comprehensive Benefits:

• Competitive rates forHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 4 weeks ofvacation,granted up front each year and prorated for firstand lastyear ofemployment.

• 12 company paid holidays

• 7daysof sick time

• 100%employer-paidlifeinsuranceup toat 1x annual salary, up to one hundred thousand dollars

• 100%employer-paidshort- andlong-Termdisabilitycoverage

• 401(k) withimmediateeligibilityandcompany match...

• The company will match100% of your contributions upto3% of yourbase salaryfor the first two yearsof employment, 4% foryears 2-3 of employment, and up to5%of your salaryfrom the fourth year onward of continued employment.

• Partiallypaidparentalleavefor eligible employees.

• Additionalvoluntary employee-paidbenefits and services,includingaccident,hospitalindemnity, andcriticalillnessinsurance, as well as identitytheftprotection andpetinsurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard torace, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexualorientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, geneticinformation, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and to applicants withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, practices, or observances. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us atRecruitingUS@immatics.com.

Work Authorization

Applicants mustbe authorized towork in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship. Visa sponsorships may beavailablefor certain roles.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, referencechecksand pre-employment drug screening, wherepermittedby applicable law. For certain roles,additionalscreenings such as a credit check or motor vehicle record review may berequired, where job-related and consistent with business necessity.