Quality Control Team Lead

Oxford BioMedica (UK) Limited; Cowley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Cowley, UK, is looking for a QC Team Lead to oversee the Quality Control team. In this pivotal role, the candidate will manage external testing processes, ensuring compliance with GMP regulations while leading a team of QC officers. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in a relevant field, have extensive experience in pharmaceutical quality control, and demonstrate exceptional leadership and communication skills. This position offers competitive rewards, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

Competitive total reward packages

Wellbeing programmes

Career development opportunities

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical QC within a GMP environment.
• Strong knowledge of QC testing and regulatory guidelines.
• Proven ability to manage external QC testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the external testing team.
• Ensure all work is performed to GMP standards.
• Organize team training and manage records.

Skills

Quality management systems

GMP compliance

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Task management

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

Company description :

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.

Cell and gene therapy is the treatment of disease by the delivery of therapeutic genetic material (DNA or RNA), into a patients cells. One highly effective approach to delivering genetic information is to re-engineer existing viruses to be safe delivery vehicles (vectors) to insert the genetic material into patients cells. This can be achieved either by directly administering the vector to the patient (often referred to as in vivo gene therapy), or by first introducing the genetic material to cells or tissue outside of the body, before administering the cells or tissue into the patient (often referred to as ex vivo gene therapy or gene-modified cell therapy).

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) and adenoviral vectors. OXB's world-class capabilities span from early-stage development to commercialisation. These capabilities are supported by robust quality-assurance systems, analytical methods and depth of regulatory expertise.

Job description :

Join Us in Changing Lives

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 QC Team Lead to join our Quality Control team. In this role, you will lead a team of QC Officers, co-ordinate the day-to-day CTO (contract testing organisation) testing requirements to meet the scheduled timelines for batch release and meet client demands whilst ensuring regulatory compliance, playing a key part in advancing our mission and making a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Leading, line managing and being accountable for the performance of the external testing team and effectively manage major projects
• Managing of external testing, reporting of results and liaising with external testing labs as first point of contact for any queries
• Ensuring that all work is performed to GMP and regulatory compliance
• Organising team training and reviewing / approving training records
• Representing the QC external testing team during interfaces with other departments, CTOs and clients
• Representing the QC external testing team and acting as SME during client audits and regulatory inspections as required
• Working closely alongside other Team Leads in QC and across the business to harmonise procedures, show best practices, drive initiatives and develop a culture of sharing knowledge

Qualifications

• Degree-level education with experience in pharmaceutical QC within a GMP environment
• Strong knowledge of QC testing, quality management systems, and ICH / regulatory guidelines
• Proven ability to lead internal and external communications and manage external QC testing for batch release
• Skilled in training and guiding direct reports, problem-solving, and implementing process improvements
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at task management
• Self-motivated with the ability to inspire and motivate others

About Us

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

OXB collaborates with some of the worlds most innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, providing viral vector development and manufacturingexpertisein lentivirus, adeno-associated virus (AAV)and adenoviral vectors. OXBs world-class capabilities span from early-stage development to commercialisation. These capabilities are supported by robust quality-assurance systems, analytical methods, and depth of regulatoryexpertise.

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

Ready to Make a Difference?

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