Senior Director, Programme Management Office (PMO)

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 are currently recruiting for a Senior Director, PMO to join our Programme Management Team. In this role, you will have global responsibility for establishing, leading, and optimizing the Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure the successful delivery of strategic programs and projects across the organization. 

Your responsibilities in this role would be:

• Overseeing the global portfolio of internal and client projects ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
• Define and implement the PMO vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business objectives and client needs
• Partner with executive leadership to prioritize internal initiatives and client projects to allocate resources effectively
• Managing a team of PMO & Programme Managers.
• Develop and maintain project management methodologies, frameworks, and tools, tailored to biotech and GMP regulated environments
• Ensure compliance with governance standards and risk management processes.
• Monitor performance metrics, risks, and milestones for all programs and projects
• Drive adoption of best practices, tools, and technologies to enhance project delivery
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and implement change management initiatives.

We are looking for:

• Degree in Life Sciences or Business (Masters preferred)
• Project Management qualification (PMP, PgMP or equivalent) strongly preferred. Familiarity with Agile and Lean principles is a plus
• PMO Leadership and Program Management experience within Biotech, pharma or CDMO environments
• Excellent knowledge of state-of-the-art project management tools and techniques and the skills required for their effective utilisation
• Proficient in project management tools and portfolio reporting systems

• Proven ability to build and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Demonstrate strong leadership and influencing skills across global, matrixed organizations. Acts as a trusted advisor to senior executives and business leaders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work in customer centric environment.

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 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.