Director, Engineering
oxfordbiom•Durham, NC
•Onsite
About The Position
OXB is seeking a Director, Engineering to join the Durham Leadership Team. This role will lead engineering across Validation, Automation, and Process Engineering, ensuring reliable, compliant, and scalable manufacturing operations. The position plays a key role in advancing the company's mission and making a meaningful impact. The company is expanding its US footprint with the acquisition of a new commercial-scale viral vector facility in Durham, North Carolina.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, or related technical discipline required; advanced degree preferred.
- Extensive leadership experience (15+ years) in biopharma, biologics, or advanced manufacturing environments.
- Proven leadership across Validation, Automation, and Process Engineering, with experience building and leading high-performing teams.
- Strong cGMP expertise, including regulatory inspection readiness and compliance within biologics or advanced therapy manufacturing.
- Deep technical knowledge of CQV and engineering systems, including lifecycle validation, equipment qualification, and compliance programmes.
- Hands-on experience with automation and manufacturing technologies, such as PLC/SCADA, process controls, and digital manufacturing systems.
- Track record of delivering capital projects and supporting scale-up, technical transfer, and operational readiness within complex or high-growth environments.
- External applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high-performing Engineering function across Validation, Automation, Process Engineering, and Engineering Operations.
- Own end-to-end engineering execution, including CQV, automation systems, process engineering, and equipment lifecycle management.
- Deliver capital engineering programmes (facility upgrades, installations, and expansion) on time, within scope, and on budget.
- Drive engineering strategy and performance to enhance manufacturing reliability, efficiency, compliance, and capacity.
- Ensure robust validation and automation frameworks, supporting cGMP compliance, data integrity, and inspection readiness.
- Partner cross-functionally to support manufacturing, technical transfer, and scale-up, enabling operational readiness and site growth.
Benefits
- Competitive total reward packages
- Wellbeing programs 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
