At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure quality assurance in life-changing therapies and support manufacturing teams.
- Company: Join OXB, a pioneer in cell and gene therapy with a mission to make a difference.
- Benefits: Wellbeing programs, career development, and a supportive culture await you.
- Other info: Work in state-of-the-art facilities with excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that impacts patients' lives through innovative therapies.
- Qualifications: Experience in GMP environments and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
At OXB, 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: Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, and Respectful.
We’re currently recruiting for a Senior Quality Assurance Officer to join our Quality Assurance team on a 12 month fixed‑term contract. 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. Please note, this role will be 5 days a week onsite at our Cowley and Yarnton facilities.
Your responsibilities in this role would be:
- Reviewing and approving deviations, CAPAs and change controls within defined timelines.
- Supporting manufacturing teams as a QA partner to ensure GMP compliance during production activities.
- Reviewing batch documentation and supporting preparation for Qualified Person batch disposition.
- Participating in investigations, root cause analysis and risk assessments for quality events.
- Reviewing and approving SOPs, protocols, reports and other GMP documentation.
- Supporting implementation of new manufacturing processes for incoming client programs.
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen quality systems and operational processes.
We are looking for:
- Experience in a GMP‑regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology or similar manufacturing environment.
- Significant experience managing quality events such as deviations, CAPAs and change controls.
- Strong understanding of GMP regulations and regulatory expectations (FDA / EMA).
- Ability to work independently, make sound quality decisions and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate closely with manufacturing and technical teams.
About Us: 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.
Why Join Us?
- Wellbeing programs 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’re future‑focused and growing fast. We succeed together—through passion, commitment, and teamwork.
Senior QA Officer - 12 Month FTC in Oxford employer: Oxford Biomedica
At OXB, we prioritise our people and foster a supportive, inclusive culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. Working as a Senior QA Officer in our state-of-the-art facilities in Cowley and Yarnton, you'll have access to career development opportunities and wellbeing programs that promote both mental and physical health. Join us in making a meaningful impact on life-changing therapies while embodying our core values of being Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, and Respectful.
