Chief of Staff

Pep Gen 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.

• 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.

• 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.

The estimate full-time salary range for this role is between $148,000 to $220,000. 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.

Pep Gen 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.