Validation Specialist

 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 Validation Specialist to join our Validation team. In this role, you will be involved in the generation, execution and reporting of deliverables relating to GMP systems (equipment, facilities and utilities), playing a key part in advancing our mission and making a real difference.

Your responsibilities in this role would be:

• Preparation and execution of validation lifecycle documents and subsequent reporting
• Active participation in cross-functional meetings and discussions to provide validation support to internal SMEs.
• Ownership of quality records (Deviations, Change Controls and CAPAs) on behalf of the Validation Department
• Supporting validation activities during new manufacturing processes, including equipment, facilities and utilities qualification, as required
• Contributing to the maintenance of department KPIs 

We are looking for:

• A Degree (or equivalent) in a Science / Engineering or related discipline
• A working knowledge of the current standards, GMP regulations and industry guidelines as they relate to qualification/validation of facilities, utilities and equipment
• Demonstrable experience in authoring, reviewing and executing validation lifecycle documents, protocols and reports (URS, DQ, IQ, OQ & PQ)
• Experience of working within a GMP Quality Management System

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.