Biotechnologist Team Leader

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 Biotechnologist Team Leader to join our Manufacturing team. In this role, you will lead a team of Biotechnologists and achieve the production schedule whilst maintaining GMP, safety and environmental compliance, playing a key part in advancing our mission and making a real difference.

Your responsibilities in this role would be:

• Taking accountability for the performance and Line Management of a team of Biotechnologists.
• Co-ordinating production activities and requirements with other departments in order to achieve the production schedule with minimal disruption to other activities within the facility, this will require to be on a ‘on call’ rota.
• Ensuring that all work within the manufacturing facility is carried out in compliance with the facilities GMP procedures.
• Acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME)for facility SOP's and batch documentation, CAPA / Dev / Change Controls, and regulatory / customer GMP audits. 
• Deputising for Production Manager approval on quality documents.
• Leading all manufacturing processes within the GMP facility.
• Leading process/continuous improvement projects to increase the department’s efficiency.
• Organising team training and review / approve training records.

We are looking for:

• Graduate in a science-based subject, and/or experience of working to GMP standard within an aseptic environment.
• Knowledge of Lenti Viral Vector Manufacture is desirable.
• Previous biological/chemical manufacturing experience in an MHRA /FDA regulated environment.
• Demonstratable ability to lead and manage a team.
• Flexibility to work varying shift patterns (shift allowance payable).

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.