Chief of Staff

PepGen • Boston, MA

28d • $148,000 - $220,000

About The Position

PepGen is seeking a strategic and highly organized Chief of Staff, to support the CEO and Executive Team in enterprise-wide governance, communications, and execution of strategic initiatives. This role is central to ensuring alignment across leadership, Board, and external stakeholders, and will also provide support to the Chief Business & Legal Officer on select business development related activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field; advanced degree a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in executive support, corporate governance, chief of staff, or project management roles within biotech or healthcare.
• Strong enterprise-level thinking with the ability to operate across corporate, legal, and business development contexts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with data room and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Organize and assemble Board of Directors presentation materials and meeting decks.
• Coordinate internal and Board-level review of public relations (PR) materials and related executive communications.
• Coordinate and guide internal and Board review of investor relations (IR) communications, including earnings materials and associated SEC filings (e.g., 8-Ks).
• Oversee and manage the corporate data room, ensuring secure, accurate, and up-to-date document access.
• Act as a trusted thought partner to the CEO on prioritization, cross-functional alignment, and special projects.
• Support the Chief Business Officer and Chief Legal Officer on business development–related activities, including coordination of diligence materials, internal reviews, and cross-functional inputs.
• Assist with preparation, tracking, and organization of materials related to partnerships, collaborations, licensing, and other strategic transactions.
• Coordinate internal stakeholder input for BD processes while maintaining confidentiality and data integrity.
• Support governance and documentation workflows associated with business development initiatives as needed.

Benefits

• 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
• a lifestyle spending account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive