About this role
<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Join us in changing lives.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">At <strong>OXB</strong>, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re on a mission to enable life-changing therapies to reach patients around the world—and we’re looking for passionate individuals who embody our core values every day: <strong>Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, and Respectful</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">We’re currently recruiting for a <strong>Senior Quality Assurance Officer</strong> to join our Quality Assurance team on a <strong>12 month fixed-term contract</strong>. In this role, you will provide expert QA support for OXB Manufacturing Operations, playing a key part in advancing our mission and making a real difference.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Please note, this role will be<strong> 5 days a week onsite</strong> at our Cowley and Yarnton facilities. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Your responsibilities in this role would be:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Reviewing and approving deviations, CAPAs and change controls within defined timelines.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Supporting manufacturing teams as a QA partner to ensure GMP compliance during production activities.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Reviewing batch documentation and support preparation for Qualified Person batch disposition.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Participating in investigations, root cause analysis and risk assessments for quality events.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Reviewing and approving SOPs, protocols, reports and other GMP documentation.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Supporting implementation of new manufacturing processes for incoming client programs.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen quality systems and operational processes.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>We are looking for:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology or similar manufacturing environment.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Significant experience managing quality events such as deviations, CAPAs and change controls.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Strong understanding of GMP regulations and regulatory expectations (FDA / EMA).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ability to work independently, make sound quality decisions and manage multiple priorities.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate closely with manufacturing and technical teams.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>About Us:</strong></span></p> <p><em>OXB (LSE: OXB) is a global quality and innovation-led contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) in cell and gene therapy with a mission to enable its clients to deliver life changing therapies to patients around the world.</em></p> <p><em>One of the original pioneers in cell and gene therapy, OXB has 30 years of experience in viral vectors; the driving force behind the majority of cell and gene therapies. OXB collaborates with some of the world’s most innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, providing viral vector development and manufacturing expertise in lentivirus, adeno-associated virus (AAV), adenovirus and other viral vector types. OXB’s world-class capabilities range from early-stage development to commercialisation. These capabilities are supported by robust quality-assurance systems, analytical methods and depth of regulatory expertise.</em></p> <p><em>OXB offers a vast number of technologies for viral vector manufacturing, including a 4th generation lentiviral vector system (the TetraVecta™ system), a dual-plasmid system for AAV production, suspension and perfusion process using process enhancers and stable producer and packaging cell lines.</em></p> <p><em>OXB, a FTSE250 and FTSE4Good constituent, is headquartered in Oxford, UK. It has development and manufacturing facilities across Oxfordshire, UK, Lyon and Strasbourg, France, Bedford MA, and Durham NC, US.</em></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Why Join Us?</strong> </span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">💸 Competitive total reward packages </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">🧘 Wellbeing programmes that support your mental and physical health </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">🚀 Career development opportunities to help you grow and thrive </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">🤝 Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">🧪 State-of-the-art labs and manufacturing facilities </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">🌍 A company that lives its values: <strong>Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, Respect</strong> </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">We want you to feel inspired every day. At OXB, we’re future-focused and growing fast. We succeed together—through passion, commitment, and teamwork. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Ready to Make a Difference?</strong> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Collaborate. Contribute. Change lives.</strong> </span></p>