About the Role

Kolon TissueGene, Inc. is seeking a
Life Sciences Recruiter
to support end-to-end recruitment and strategic talent acquisition across our growing organization. This role plays a critical part in building high-performing, diverse teams that support TG-C commercialization and other key business initiatives.

Reporting directly to the
Global HR Director
, the Recruiter partners closely with hiring managers and business leaders to deliver inclusive, compliant, and data-informed hiring solutions. The role also supports succession planning, workforce planning, and employer branding efforts while ensuring a positive candidate and new hire experience.

This position is based on-site at our Rockville, Maryland headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Recruitment

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer coordination, and onboarding.
• Support hiring across life sciences, corporate, and operational functions in alignment with approved headcount and payroll budgets.
• The position will support hiring in the
  US and in South Korea
  as needed

Inclusive & Compliant Hiring

• Ensure recruitment practices comply with
  EEOC guidelines
  , federal and state employment laws, and internal policies.
• Promote equitable and inclusive hiring practices and provide guidance to hiring managers on compliance and best practices.

Strategic Talent Acquisition

• Partner with business leaders to support workforce planning, succession planning, and proactive talent pipeline development.
• Support talent needs aligned with TG-C commercialization and other strategic initiatives.

Employer Branding

• Develop and execute employer branding initiatives, including job postings, career site content, social media engagement, job fairs, and external outreach.
• Represent Kolon TissueGene professionally in the external talent market.

Candidate & New Hire Experience

• Deliver a consistent, positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Support effective onboarding to promote early engagement and successful integration of new hires.

Recruitment Analytics & Reporting

• Track and analyze recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, pipeline health, and diversity indicators.
• Use data to inform hiring strategies, identify trends, and recommend process improvements.

Hiring Manager & Partner Collaboration

• Advise hiring managers on labor market conditions, talent availability, and recruitment strategies.
• Manage relationships with external recruiting agencies, job boards, and sourcing partners.

HR Program Support

• Support Global HR Director in design and implementing People Programs as needed, including workforce planning, succession planning, and other strategic initiatives aligned with business priorities.
• Perform other HR-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Life Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Experience

• 4-5 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or employer branding.
• Prior experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences research industry
  strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of inclusive hiring practices, EEOC compliance, employment law, and labor market trends.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and HR/recruitment systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proactive, service-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with business leaders and HR partners.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Full-time,
  on-site
  position.
• Extensive computer and keyboard use involving repetitive motion.
• Regular telephone and face-to-face interactions.
• Ability to lift up to
  25 pounds
  , with or without reasonable accommodation.

Kolon TissueGene provides
reasonable accommodations
to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
and applicable state law.

Why Join Kolon TissueGene?

At Kolon TissueGene, you’ll be part of a mission-driven organization advancing
innovative regenerative cell and gene therapies
. As a member of our HR team, you’ll directly influence how we attract, engage, and grow the talent that enables scientific and patient impact.

About Us

Kolon TissueGene, Inc. (KTG)
is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing first-in-class regenerative therapies, including TG-C for osteoarthritis of the knee. As we prepare for critical milestones, we are building a collaborative, inclusive workplace grounded in scientific excellence and integrity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kolon TissueGene, Inc. is an
Equal Opportunity Employer
. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.