VP, UK Quality Control Leader — Scale & Compliance

OXB; Oxford; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

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Job summary

OXB is seeking a UK Head of QC to lead the UK QC department, overseeing analytical development, release and stability testing across the product lifecycle. You will design scalable QC operating models, ensure GMP-compliant processes, and drive external testing partnerships while managing budgets and cross-functional relationships.

The role requires advanced scientific qualifications (PhD preferred) with significant leadership experience in biologics or viral vectors, strong regulatory knowledge,

Qualifications

• PhD preferred in a relevant discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong leadership of teams in biologics/viral vector environments.
• Deep GMP and regulatory knowledge, including inspection readiness.
• Expertise in QC strategy, specification setting, analytical lifecycle management.
• Commercial and operational acumen: budgeting, resource planning and outsourcing management.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and communication across executives, clients, regulators and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead UK QC organisation and build a high-performing team.
• Design and optimise the UK QC operating model and structure.
• Provide strategic leadership for QC operations across the product lifecycle.
• Ensure a robust, inspection-ready QC framework aligned with GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Direct analytical strategy and external testing partnerships, including method lifecycle management.
• Drive business performance through regulatory leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Job description

OXB is seeking a UK Head of QC to lead the UK QC department, overseeing analytical development, release and stability testing across the product lifecycle. You will design scalable QC operating models, ensure GMP-compliant processes, and drive external testing partnerships while managing budgets and cross-functional relationships.

The role requires advanced scientific qualifications (PhD preferred) with significant leadership experience in biologics or viral vectors, strong regulatory knowledge,