Manufacturing Senior Specialist

We're currently recruiting for a Senior Specialist, to join our Manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical oversight and direct support to manufacturing operations at the OXB Durham viral vector manufacturing site, playing a key part in advancing our mission and making a real difference. Your responsibilities in this role would be to: - 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. - Develop, coach, and mentor manufacturing teams through technical training, performance development, and best practice sharing while maintaining a strong culture of quality and compliance. We are looking for: - B.S. in engineering or life sciences, with 6+ year's relevant industry experience. Advanced degree is desirable. - Strong understanding of cGMPs is required. - 4+ years' experience of quality investigations and deviation writing in a manufacturing environment is required. - Manufacturing experience (upstream, downstream, or fill/finish) is required. Viral vector manufacturing experience is preferred. - Experience scheduling and organizing production logistics is a plus. - Experience with CMMS systems is preferred. This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The closing date for applications is 19th November 2026 Please note: Our vacancies are typically advertised for a minimum of 10 working days. Once a vacancy closes, it may take a few days for us to provide an update while our Talent Acquisition team and Hiring managers review all applications. Every application is reviewed manually by our recruitment team and hiring managers. We do not use AI to screen CVs or make shortlisting decisions.