Global Technical Leader

oxfordbiom

23h•$195

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. We are currently recruiting for Global Technical Leader to join the team. The purpose of the role is to drive OXB’s technical leadership in viral vector CDMO by designing and delivering strategic initiatives, aligning cross‑functional stakeholders, and representing the company’s innovation and quality‑led capabilities to clients and the wider industry, playing a key part in advancing our mission and making a real difference. This role can be located close by one of our global locations in Oxford, UK, Bedford, MA or Durham, NC, US, or Strasbourg or Lyon in France.

Requirements

Degree in a scientific or engineering discipline; postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.
Relevant industrial experience in viral vectors, gene therapy, biologics or related fields.
Strong technical expertise in viral vector CDMO technologies, including process unit operations, analytics, equipment, GMP and regulatory guidelines.
Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks (cGMP, ICH) and emerging CGT industry expectations.
Proven ability to drive new technical capabilities and continuous platform improvement.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with sound commercial awareness and problem‑solving capability.
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage credibly and effectively with senior internal stakeholders, clients, and external partners.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively, lead cross‑functional efforts and contribute to high‑performing team dynamics.

Responsibilities

Support business development by engaging with prospects, delivering pitch materials, addressing LVV and AAV technical questions, and contributing to proposals and Statements of Work with SMEs.
Provide global oversight and alignment of OXB’s viral vector technology platforms (AAV, LVV and others), ensuring clear definition, communication and integration of process and analytical components.
Incorporate market dynamics, customer expectations and scientific insights into ongoing platform evolution.
Partner with Innovation, Process Development, Strategy and Global MSAT to drive the introduction and adoption of new technologies aligned to customer and industry trends.
Shape and maintain OXB’s service offering portfolio, ensuring it reflects internal capabilities, strategic direction and market needs.
Collaborate with Marketing and Business Development to develop effective platform and service communication strategies.
Ensure work packages offered to customers are fully aligned with platform definitions, internal capabilities and strategic evolution.
Act as CMC technical lead for late‑phase programs, guiding clients and internal teams to develop phase‑appropriate technical and scientific strategies.
Represent OXB externally at conferences, meetings and industry engagements, maintaining awareness of technical and sector innovations.