Manufacturing Senior Specialist
oxfordbiom · Posted Nov 5, 2026
- Durham, North Carolina, United States
- On-site
- Full-time · Senior
- 6+ years
Providing technical oversight and direct support to manufacturing operations at the OXB Durham viral vector manufacturing site, advancing gene therapy therapy production.
Compensation
Competitive total reward packages
Responsibilities
- Lead technical support activities for the manufacture of gene therapy products and master cell banks, driving process improvements, troubleshooting complex manufacturing issues, and ensuring operational excellence.
- Own and coordinate manufacturing schedules, ensuring efficient capacity planning and clear communication of priorities and progress across cross-functional teams.
- Lead deviation investigations, root cause analyses, and CAPA implementation to drive compliance, continuous improvement, and the timely closure of quality records.
- Support the introduction of new products through technology transfer activities, working closely with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure successful implementation.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, process robustness, reliability, and manufacturing efficiency using Lean methodologies.
Requirements
- B.S. in engineering
- B.S. in life sciences
- Nice to have: Viral vector manufacturing
- Nice to have: production logistics scheduling
- Nice to have: CMMS systems