Talent Acquisition Manager

PepGen is seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition Manager to join our HR team. Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, this role will play a critical part in driving recruitment efforts and shaping our Employee Value Proposition to attract and retain top talent. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in talent acquisition, employer branding, and recruitment operations, with a collaborative mindset and familiarity with the biotech industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute recruitment strategies that align with business objectives and support organizational growth.
• Create and implement PepGen’s Employee Value Proposition (EVP) to clearly communicate what makes us an employer of choice and strengthen our talent brand.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and deliver effective recruiting solutions.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation.
• Collaborate with external recruiting partners to ensure high-quality candidate pipelines.
• Lead employer branding initiatives, leveraging the EVP to enhance PepGen’s visibility and reputation in the biotech talent market.
• Maintain accurate data in the applicant tracking system and provide insights through recruitment metrics and analytics.
• Train and support hiring teams on best practices for interviewing and candidate experience.
• Stay informed on industry trends and proactively adjust strategies to meet evolving talent needs.
• Ensure compliance with local employment laws and internal policies throughout the hiring process.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience that reflects PepGen’s values and culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably within biotech or pharmaceutical industries.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute recruitment strategies and employer branding initiatives.
• Experience creating or refining an Employee Value Proposition.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels.
• Analytical mindset with experience using data to inform recruitment decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation
The estimate full-time salary range for this role is between $118,000 to $159,000. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will reflect a number of factors including but not limited to prior experience, relevant skills, education, qualifications and certifications, business needs, internal equity, and market data.

PepGen provides eligible employees a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package including but not limited to a discretionary annual bonus, equity, health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision), life and disability insurance, paid time off with paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) plan, cell phone reimbursement, student loan repayment or 529 contributions, and a lifestyle spending account.

About PepGen

PepGen 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 (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 designed to target the root cause of serious diseases.

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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.

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