We are seeking an experienced Associate Director, Talent Acquisition to join our HR team at PepGen. This role will report to the Head of Human Resources and collaborate closely with the leadership team to develop and implement talent acquisition strategies that align with the organization’s growth objectives. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in talent acquisition, employer branding, and recruitment strategy, along with a strong service mentality and an understanding of the biotech industry.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with leadership to design and execute talent acquisition strategies that support business goals.
- Develop and implement strategies to attract, engage, and retain top talent across all levels of the organization.
- Drive end-to-end recruiting lifecycle support from sourcing to extending offers
- Partner with hiring managers on recruitment needs, policies, processes, and best practices.
- Partner with and manage external RPO.
- Develop and implement strategies to attract, engage, and retain top talent across all levels of the organization.
- Collaborate with the HR team to ensure a streamlined and effective hiring process for roles.
- Lead employer branding initiatives to enhance PepGen’s reputation as an employer of choice in the biotech field.
- Ensure data accuracy in the applicant tracking system for pipeline management, analyzing talent acquisition metrics to assess the effectiveness of recruitment strategies, and provide insights to the leadership team.
- Facilitate training and support for hiring teams on best practices in interviewing and selection.
- Stay informed on industry trends and market conditions to proactively identify talent needs.
- Work closely with the HR team to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations in recruitment practices.
- Provide a positive candidate experience for all applicants
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in talent acquisition within a biotech or pharmaceutical company.
- Proven experience in developing and executing innovative recruitment strategies.
- Experience with end-to-end recruiting
- Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and best practices related to talent acquisition.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with leadership and candidates.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to recruitment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
About PepGen
PepGen Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing the next-generation of oligonucleotide therapies with the goal of transforming the treatment of severe neuromuscular and neurological diseases. PepGen’s Enhanced Delivery Oligonucleotide, or EDO, platform is founded on over a decade of research and development and leverages cell-penetrating peptides to improve the uptake and activity of conjugated oligonucleotide therapeutics. Using these EDO peptides, we are generating a pipeline of oligonucleotide therapeutic candidates that target the root cause of serious diseases. For more information, visit www.pepgen.com or follow PepGen on Twitter and LinkedIn.
EEO Statement
PepGen is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status.
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: PepGen does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Currently, we are working exclusively with The Bowdoin Group for all of our recruiting needs. Thank you.
The Scientist, Drug Substance will support the manufacturing and development of PepGen’s Enhanced Delivery Oligonucleotides (EDOs) pipeline. This role involves working closely with PepGen’s CMC team and external CMO/CRO partners to contribute to drug substance process development. The ideal candidate will bring innovative ideas and a collaborative spirit to a fast-paced, growth-oriented biotech company.
What We Do
Driven by our proprietary Enhanced Delivery Oligonucleotide (EDO) platform, we are creating a pipeline of disease-modifying therapeutics with the potential to safely and effectively target the root cause of serious genetic diseases, with an initial focus on neuromuscular diseases.
