Technical Writer

OXB; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading viral vector CDMO in Oxford is seeking a Technical Writer to join their Process Development team. This role involves preparing detailed documentation, standardising reports for compliance, and supporting digital initiatives to enhance efficiency. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and have experience in process development within a GMP environment. The position offers growth opportunities and a supportive company culture focused on innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive total reward packages

Wellbeing programs

Career development opportunities

Supportive culture

State-of-the-art labs

Qualifications

• Previous operational experience within a Process development or GMP Manufacturing environment.
• Sound understanding of basic biopharmaceutical process development activities.
• Industry experience in authoring biopharma process development reports is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of clear and concise documentation including protocols.
• Standardisation of documentation to meet OXB and client needs.
• Support digitisation programmes to reduce report turnaround times.
• Maintain high standards of record keeping.
• Disseminate critical findings to other departments.
• Function as a Technical Writing Subject Matter Expert.
• Ensure scientific data is recorded in official documentation.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Organisational and time management skills

Ability to collaborate cross departmental

High standard of documentation and reporting

Education

Graduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant science

Job description

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 Technical Writer to join our Process Development team. The purpose of this role is to collaborate with Scientists in the effective reporting of experimental data from work carried out within the PD department, playing a key part in advancing our mission and making a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and authoring of clear and concise documentation including protocols and scientific reports to support Upstream and Downstream process development activities.
• Standardisation of PD documentation to ensure technical presentations, protocols and reports meet OXB and client needs and are delivered within project timelines.
• Support digitisation programmes aimed to reduce report turnaround times and ensure consistent, compliant reports.
• Maintain a high standard of record keeping so that information is clearly captured, disseminated, and reported.
• Disseminate critical findings which may have a business impact to other departments within the company.
• Function as a department Technical Writing Subject Matter Expert, this includes the delivery of technical writing training to the department.
• Ensure all scientific or proprietary data is submitted or recorded in appropriate official documentation.
• Maintain a high ethical standard and a commitment to producing high quality work.

Qualifications

• A graduate or postgraduate degree (or equivalent level qualification) in a relevant science
• Previous operational experience within a Process development or GMP Manufacturing environment.
• A sound understanding of basic biopharmaceutical process development activities.
• Industry experience in authoring biopharma process development reports would be advantageous.
• A high standard or of written and verbal communication skills in English.
• The ability to collaborate cross departmentally to achieve PD departmental goals.
• Highly organised and the ability to manage multiple tasks & projects.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills

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 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 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.

Ready to Make a Difference?