Talent Acquisition Specialist

Philadelphia, PA

Cabaletta Bio (Nasdaq: CABA) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing and launching the first curative targeted cell therapies designed specifically for patients with autoimmune diseases. The CABA™ platform encompasses two complementary strategies which aim to advance the discovery and development of engineered T cell therapies with the potential to become deep and durable, perhaps curative, treatments for a broad range of autoimmune diseases. The lead CARTA (Chimeric Antigen Receptor T cells for Autoimmunity) strategy is prioritizing the development of rese-cel, a 4-1BB-containing fully human CD19-CAR T cell investigational therapy. Rese-cel is currently being evaluated in the RESET™ (REstoring SElf-Tolerance) clinical development program spanning multiple therapeutic areas, including rheumatology, neurology and dermatology. Cabaletta Bio’s headquarters and labs are located in Philadelphia, PA. For more information, please visit www.cabalettabio.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.

 

Uniquely Differentiated. Rapid. Elegant.

At Cabaletta, we are driven by the shared mission of developing cures, where a patient’s own cells are used to fight disease. We are building a culture grounded in the knowledge that successful cures can be achieved for patients if every member of the Cabaletta is focused on the success of the team. To nurture this, we make an active commitment to the well-being and continuous growth of each employee who joins the team. In this way, we are not only working to improve the lives of patients, but of everyone involved. #CabalettaCrew. 

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Position Description:               

 

This role will be hybrid or based out of our Philadelphia, PA headquarters.

As our sole full-time recruiter, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will be the hands-on driver of Cabaletta Bio’s growing Crew. In this role, you’ll manage the full-cycle recruiting process—from sourcing and engaging candidates to coordinating interviews and delivering a smooth, positive experience. You’ll work closely with hiring managers to keep searches moving efficiently and help refine and improve our recruiting processes as we scale. Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, this is a great opportunity to build foundational recruiting practices today while growing your impact as the company continues to expand.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage full cycle recruiting for assigned roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing coordination, and offers support.
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and provide updates throughout the recruitment process.
  • Source and engage candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, and other approved channels.
  • Maintain accurate and timely candidate data within the applicant tracking system (ATS).
  • Support diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts by applying consistent and inclusive recruiting practices.
  • Coordinate interview logistics, schedule candidates and hiring teams, and ensure a smooth end-to-end hiring experience.
  • Communicate regularly with candidates to provide updates, answer questions, and ensure a positive experience.
  • Assist with posting jobs, managing vendor interactions, and maintaining recruiting tools and platforms.
  • Track basic recruiting metrics (e.g., candidate pipeline status, time-to-fill) and share updates with HR leadership.
  • Support process improvements that enhance the efficiency and consistency of the recruitment process.
  • Other related duties, as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, preferably in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences.
  • Familiarity with ATS systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, and sourcing tools.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
  • Ability to partner effectively with hiring managers, understanding role needs and aligning on search strategies.
  • Strong customer-service mindset with a commitment to a positive candidate and hiring manager experience.
  • Comfort operating as a hands-on, independent recruiter while staying highly collaborative with the broader HR team.
  • Team-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn and grow in the talent acquisition field.
  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and judgment when handling sensitive candidate and employee information.

 

Our name – Cabaletta – is derived from the operatic term that represents a rapid, repetitive, and technically challenging section of an operatic aria, designed to showcase the skills of the lead singer. Analogously, Cabaletta Bio strives to achieve rapid and repetitive product development, building on our indication prioritization and biologic platform that targets the driver of specific autoimmune diseases without the need for long-term immunosuppression.

For more information, please visit  https://www.cabalettabio.com/join-our-crew

Our most important asset is our people, and we offer competitive benefits, PTO, and stock option plans.

Cabaletta Bio is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Cabaletta Bio, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Cabaletta, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA, Cabaletta shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.

And, if a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter, an employment agency, or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA, Cabaletta has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm.

 

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