Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition

About CG Oncology, Inc. A re you ready to make a difference in the world and become part of our patient-centered team that is focused on Attacking Bladder Cancer for a Better Tomorrow? At CG Oncology, we believe that by having exceptionally talented individuals on our team who share our passion and enjoy working together, we can truly achieve our Vision and Mission to benefit patients around the world. Every day we are making significant advancements across our multiple pipelines and are growing rapidly to meet the needs of our patients who cannot afford to wait to benefit from our novel immunotherapies. Please review this job posting and our Values and if they resonate with you and are what you expect from your organization and team, then we would like to hear from you. About the role The Sr. Manager of Talent Acquisition at CG Oncology is a hands-on recruiting leader responsible for driving high-quality hiring outcomes across commercial, clinical, and corporate functions in support of the company’s consistent growth and launch readiness. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Talent Acquisition & HR Business Partner, this role leads full-cycle recruiting, targeted sourcing, and hiring process execution while helping embed Performance-Based Hiring practices, structured assessments, and recruiting discipline across the organization. The ideal candidate combines strong recruiting judgment, operational rigor, data-driven decision-making, and stakeholder influence to deliver talent efficiently, improve quality of hire, and ensure excellent candidate and hiring manager experience in a fast-paced biotech environment, and represent the CG culture to candidates and promote CG’s employer value proposition. This role may also manage contract recruitment resources responsible for full-cycle recruiting to support the business needs. Location: Remote Essential Functions Talent Acquisition Strategy & Execution Partner with the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition & HRBP, enterprise business leaders, and HRBPs to develop and execute recruiting and sourcing strategies aligned with workforce planning and growth objectives. Lead full-cycle recruiting for critical roles across the enterprise including commercial, field sales, and technical functions, ensuring timely and high-quality hires. Forecast hiring needs and proactively build pipelines to support current and future talent demands. Ensure a positive, seamless, and consistent experience for all candidates and hiring managers. Performance-Based Hiring & Process Excellence Implement and scale performance-based hiring methodologies and tools, including performance based job descriptions, structured interviews, and evidence-based candidate assessments. Develop, and ensure consistent use of scorecards and structured interview processes to improve quality-of-hire and reduce bias. Develop, implement, and continuously refine recruiting workflows and processes to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and candidate experience. Sourcing & Pipeline Development Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to identify and engage passive and high-potential candidates. Build and maintain diverse, high-quality talent pipelines using direct sourcing, referrals, and networking strategies. Create plans to source candidates from remote regions, especially for commercial roles. Stakeholder Partnership & Hiring Manager Enablement Partner closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, business priorities, and job success analyses, and KPOs. Coach and train hiring managers on best-in-class recruiting and interviewing practices. Serve as a trusted advisor, influencing hiring decisions and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Consult with hiring managers to ensure the screening and interview process, balance assessing candidate quality with maintaining a good candidate experience that moves timely and does not create extensive time demands on the interview team. Recruiting Operations & Analytics Track, analyze, and report on recruiting metrics including pipeline health, time-to-fill, and quality-of hire. Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to improve recruiting performance and outcomes. Manage ATS and recruiting tools to ensure accurate data capture and streamlined workflows. Develop data and dashboards to profile and project hiring needs and activities to be reviewed by the ELT to understand and approve the workforce plans and adjustments. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Promote sound hiring practices and ensure diversity of talent and backgrounds across all searches. Partner with leadership to implement strategies that strengthen talent diversity across the organization while aligning to CG’s culture and values. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent years of experience Eight (8) years of progressive talent acquisition experience, preferably within biotech, pharmaceutical, or high-growth environments. Experience recruiting for commercial, sales, and/or specialized clinical/technical roles. Prior experience operating at a manager level, with responsibility for driving hiring outcomes across multiple functions. Strong expertise in full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, interviewing, and closing candidates. Proficiency with ATS platforms and recruiting technologies. • Strong understanding of recruiting metrics, analytics, and reporting. Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders and hiring managers. Strong coaching capability with experience enabling hiring teams to improve hiring quality. Prior experience managing or mentoring junior team members. High emotional intelligence with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments. Please note that CG Oncology does not accept unsolicited information and/or resumes from search firms or agencies for our job postings. Any resumes or client information submitted to our careers page or any employee of CG Oncology by any search firm or agency without an applicable contract in place will become the property of CG Oncology and no fee(s) will be paid. Total Rewards CG Oncology offers very competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards, helping to support and reward our global team of high-performing employees focused on developing bladder-saving therapeutics for patients afflicted with bladder cancer. HIGHLY COMPETITIVE SALARIES ANNUAL PERFORMANCE/MERIT REVIEWS ANNUAL PERFORMANCE BONUSES EQUITY SPECIAL RECOGNITION Well-Being Benefits In addition to our Total Rewards, CG Oncology offers a variety of Well-Being Benefits to meet the majority of the needs of our unique and growing workforce. These benefits are designed to support our team to achieve a healthy balance between work and their personal lives to remain refreshed, engaged, and creating an environment where each person can find a deeper meaning and purpose in their work. Well-Being Benefits eligibility begins the 1st of the month after hire. While a majority of these benefits are for our US-based workforce, we continue to assess comparable levels of benefits for our international team members that are aligned with country-specific regulations and their national programs offered. FULLY REMOTE WORK ENVIRONMENT REST AND RECHARGE BENEFITS - Unlimited Flexible Time Off HOLIDAYS –In 2026 we will observe 14 holidays RETIREMENT – 401K with 100% company Safe Harbor match up to 4% of base salary HEALTH (MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION) – PPO & HDHP – Cigna/Principal HEALTH SPENDING ACCOUNTS - HSA (with Annual Company Contribution), FSA, FSA-DC ILLNESS & DISABILITY PROTECTION – Company Paid LTD Coverage + Voluntary Plans LIFE INSURANCE – Company Paid 1 x base salary + Voluntary Plans ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS – Voluntary Legal, Pet, Plus More CG Oncology is an Equal Opportunity Employer : All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. At CG Oncology, we are building a community of intelligent and passionate team members that share our Vision, Mission and Values, and while the biotechnology space can feel limited in BIPOC, non-binary and even female representation, we endeavor to make hiring decisions that will continue to grow and support our team in the direction of maintaining cultural diversity and sustainability. Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.