Director, Client Program Management

Do you want to continually improve, generate ideas, and adopt creative ways of working? We drive credible science to realize incredible results, and so can you.

We are currently recruiting for a Director to lead the Client Program Management Team in the US.

As part of the Global Client Program Management Team and located at our Bedford, MA site you will lead a team responsible for managing client projects ensuring these are delivered on time and within budget to the required quality.

Your responsibilities in this role would be:

• Ownership of US Client Program Management capability for OXB US inclusive of management of team of Program/Project Managers.
• Membership of Global Client Program Management leadership team.
• Contributes to US Site Leadership team and development of US site capabilities.
• Oversight of all projects assigned to US team while personally, managing own projects as required.
• Ensures delivery of both internal (OXB) and client projects.
• Maintains client / partner satisfaction to ensure successful long-term relationships.
• Manages Project team operations (planning agendas, scheduling meetings, preparing minutes, action items, etc.)
• Manages timelines with internal teams and clients to identify/define resource needs.
• Leads internal projects as needed
• Works with the Internal team and clients to develop options, scenarios, recommendations, and integrated operational plans to achieve project objectives.

We are looking for:

• Degree or post graduate degree in Life Sciences.
• Project Management certification is preferred.
• A broad and deep understanding of the full life cycle of the development of a biological products ideally within Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products (ATMPs).
• Proven relationship management skills which enable the ability to influence globally at high levels in the client organisation to facilitate development of a long-term client relationships
• Extensive knowledge of Project Managements tools, techniques, methodologies, and the skills required for their effective utilisation.
• Significant client project management experience within the pharmaceutical / biotech services industry
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• A proven strategic leader with experience of managing and developing teams.

About Us:

OXB is a quality and innovation-led viral vector CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization) with a mission to enable its clients to deliver life changing therapies to patients around the world. One of the original pioneers in cell and gene therapy, we have more than 30 years of experience in viral vectors; the driving force behind many gene therapies.

OXB collaborates with some of the world’s most innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, providing viral vector development and manufacturing expertise in lentivirus, adeno-associated virus, and adenoviral vectors. Oxford Biomedica’s world-class capabilities span from early-stage development to commercial. These capabilities are supported by robust quality-assurance systems, analytical methods, and depth of regulatory expertise.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive reward packages
• Development opportunities
• Welcoming, friendly, supportive colleagues
• A diverse and inclusive working environment
• State of the art laboratory and manufacturing facilities

At Oxford Biomedica (US) LLC we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

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