Quality Systems Team Leader

OXB; Oxford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading viral vector CDMO in Oxford is seeking a Quality Systems Team Leader who will be responsible for the Quality Management System (QMS) and lead a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will ensure inspection readiness and oversee vendor management while driving risk management processes. Strong communication and leadership skills, along with a background in a regulated pharmaceutical environment, are essential. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development in a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive total reward packages

Wellbeing programmes

Career development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive culture

State-of-the-art labs and facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated environment, ideally within pharmaceuticals.
• In-depth knowledge of GMP and QMS principles.
• Extensive experience in pharmaceutical Quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and develop a team of Quality Systems Officers.
• Oversee vendor qualification and monitoring.
• Manage computerised system validation activities.
• Plan and conduct internal and supplier audits.
• Lead risk management processes and produce GMP metrics.
• Maintain and improve the company’s Quality Management System.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Leadership skills

Team collaboration

Business awareness

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

A-level education (science preferred)

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 hiring a Quality Systems Team Leader to take ownership of our Quality Management System (QMS) and lead a dedicated team. This role will be responsible for ensuring inspection readiness, overseeing vendor management, driving risk management activities, and maintaining our training systems across the business.

Your responsibilities in this role would be:

• Lead, support, and develop a team of Quality Systems Officers.
• Oversee vendor qualification and monitoring.
• Manage computerised system validation activities.
• Plan and conduct internal and supplier audits.
• Lead risk management processes and produce GMP metrics.
• Maintain and improve the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Perform annual product quality reviews.
• Support and host client/regulatory audits, and coordinate responses to findings.
• Create and review GMP documentation including SOPs, Deviations, Change Controls, CAPAs, Risk Assessments, and Supplier Complaints.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the QMS.

We are Looking For:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills (excellent English essential).
• A‑Level education (science preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in a regulated environment, ideally within pharmaceuticals.
• In‑depth knowledge of GMP and QMS principles.
• Extensive experience in pharmaceutical Quality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Proven leadership and previous line management experience.
• Ability to collaborate effectively, share information, and manage team workloads.
• Strong business awareness, with the ability to assess project impacts across the organisation.

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 25 years of experience in viral vectors; the driving force behind the majority of 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) 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.

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’re future‑focused and growing fast. We succeed together—through passion, commitment, and teamwork.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Collaborate. Contribute. Change lives.