Project/Programme Manager in Oxford

OXB is a quality and innovation-led viral vector CDMO that enables its clients to deliver life-changing therapies to patients around the world. One of the original pioneers in cell and gene therapy, OXB has more than 30 years of experience in viral vectors, the driving force behind the majority of gene therapies.

Join Us in Changing Lives. At OXB, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are on a mission to enable life-changing therapies to reach patients around the world and we are looking for passionate individuals who embody our core values every day: Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, and Respectful.

We are currently recruiting for a Project/Programme Manager to join our Commercial team. In this role, you will be managing the relationship between OXB and its Clients and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget to the required quality to ensure successful long-term alliances, playing a key role in advancing our mission and making a real difference. We are happy to consider applications from aspiring Project Managers with proven competency of delivering on Client Projects within this field. We are also able to consider flexible home working arrangements combined with some on-site presence.

Your responsibilities in this role would be:

• Maintains client / partner satisfaction to ensure successful long-term alliances.
• Understands client needs and identifies ongoing project opportunities.
• Ensures projects are delivered within the agreed scope, timeline and budget and project milestones are met.
• Ensures project risks are identified, and effective mitigation actions are put in place.
• Provides project updates and performance data to OXB Management to enable effective strategic and tactical decision making.
• Responsible for all financial aspects of the collaboration including forecasting, cost control and invoicing etc.
• Determines scope, costings, and timelines for new work packages.
• Assists with preparing proposals and contributes to contract negotiations for prospective clients.

We are looking for:

• Scientific Degree or PhD.
• Project Management qualification preferred.
• Demonstrable experience using Project Management tools, methodologies & techniques.
• Significant project management experience inclusive of budgetary ownership, preferably within the pharmaceutical / biotech industry.
• Good technical understanding of biopharmaceutical process development and GMP manufacturing.
• Experience of working to external client deliverables.
• Line management experience preferred but not essential.
• Experience of managing projects using MS Project & MS Excel.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive total reward packages
• Wellbeing programmes that support your mental and physical health
• Career development opportunities to help you grow and thrive
• Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
• State-of-the-art labs and manufacturing facilities
• A company that lives its values: Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, Respect

We want you to feel inspired every day. At OXB, we are future-focused and growing fast. We succeed together through passion, commitment, and teamwork. Ready to Make a Difference? Collaborate. Contribute. Change lives.