We use science to save lives, and so can you.

We are currently recruiting for a Director, Client Program Management to join the Program Management Team in France. The purpose of this role is to lead a team responsible for managing both internal (OXB) and client projects, ensuring these are delivered on time and within budget to the required quality.

Our Analytical Services Group supports the development of products through analytical testing to facilitate manufacturing and process development, ensuring appropriate quality controls and use of analytics.

Your responsibilities in this role would be:

• Ownership of Client Program Management capability for OXB , inclusive of management of a team of Program/Project Managers
• Membership of Global Program Management leadership team
• Contribution to Site Leadership team and development of site capabilities
• Oversight of all projects assigned to the team while personally managing own projects as required
• Ensuring delivery of both internal (OXB) and client projects
• Maintaining client/partner satisfaction to ensure successful long-term relationships
• Managing Project team operations (planning agendas, scheduling meetings, preparing minutes, action items, etc.)
• Managing timelines with internal teams and clients to identify/define resource needs
• Working with the internal team and clients to develop options, scenarios, recommendations, and integrated operational plans to achieve project objectives

We are looking for:

• Degree or postgraduate degree in Life Sciences
• Project Management certification is preferred
• Broad and deep understanding of the full life cycle of the development of biological products, ideally within Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products (ATMPs)
• Proven relationship management skills enabling the ability to influence globally at high levels in the client organisation to facilitate the development of long-term client relationships
• Extensive knowledge of Project Management tools, techniques, methodologies, and the skills required for their effective utilisation
• Significant client project management experience within the pharmaceutical/biotech services industry
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Proven strategic leader with experience in managing and developing teams

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.

What’s in it for you:

• Highly competitive total reward packages
• Wellbeing programmes
• Development opportunities
• Welcoming, friendly, supportive colleagues
• A diverse and inclusive working environment
• Our values are: Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, Respect
• State of the art laboratory and manufacturing facilities

We want you to feel inspired every day. We’re future-focused and our business is growing rapidly. We succeed together through passion, commitment and teamwork, and so can you.

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