Director of Supply Chain and Warehouse Operations
About The Position
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. Following the expansion of our US footprint with the acquisition of a new commercial-scale viral vector facility in Durham, North Carolina we have some new opportunities to join us. We are recruiting a Director, Supply Chain & Warehouse Operations to join the Durham Leadership Team. In this role, you will lead end-to-end supply chain and warehouse operations, ensure reliable supply, and support site growth—playing a key role in advancing our mission and making a meaningful impact.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field is required.
- Significant leadership experience (10+ years in supply chain, including leading teams within cGMP manufacturing environments).
- Proven end-to-end supply chain expertise, spanning procurement, planning, inventory, warehousing, logistics, and supplier management.
- Strong knowledge of cGMP and regulated environments, with experience ensuring compliance and supporting manufacturing operations.
- Demonstrated leadership and team development capability, with a track record of building high-performing teams in fast-paced, evolving settings.
- Commercial and analytical acumen, including budgeting, cost control, inventory optimisation, and data-driven decision-making.
- Experience in advanced or complex manufacturing settings (e.g., biologics, cell & gene therapy, CDMO), with exposure to technical transfer, scale-up, or supply chain transformation initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end supply chain and warehouse operations to ensure seamless procurement, planning, inventory management, and logistics across the site.
- Own and deliver effective supply planning and S&OP execution, aligning material availability with production schedules and business demand.
- Ensure uninterrupted material supply to support Manufacturing, MSAT, Quality, and R&D, safeguarding operational continuity.
- Develop and optimise inventory and supplier strategies to balance cost, risk, service levels, and working capital performance.
- Drive supply chain excellence and compliance, enhancing processes, systems, and governance in line with cGMP and regulatory requirements.
- Build and lead a high-performing team while partnering cross-functionally to support technical transfers, scale-up, and future 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
- A company that lives its values: Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, Respect
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
