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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're currently recruiting for a Manager, Warehouse & Materials to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading warehouse and material operations at the RTP site, ensuring compliant, efficient, and quality-focused supply chain execution. This role oversees receiving, inventory management, warehousing, distribution, and logistics to ensure materials are delivered to the right location at the right time in support of manufacturing operations, playing a key part in advancing our mission and making a real difference.

Your responsibilities in this role would be:

• Lead daily warehouse operations including receiving, sampling, storage, inventory control, kitting, and distribution. 

• Ensure accurate inventory management and ownership of warehouse management systems and data integrity. 

• Coordinate domestic and international shipping, including hazardous materials where applicable. 

• Maintain compliance with cGMP, safety, and regulatory requirements. 

• Lead and develop the warehouse and logistics team while driving operational excellence. 

• Support investigations, CAPAs, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. 

• Manage logistics activities including 3PL partnerships, import/export compliance, and finished goods movement. 

• Ensure warehouse safety standards are maintained and support incident investigations and safety audits. 

• Lead, coach, and develop the warehouse and distribution team. 

• Provide direction on safety, quality, and operational performance. 

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. 

We are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, or related field, preferred. 
• 8+ years of warehouse or materials management experience, in a GMP or pharmaceutical environment. 
• 3-5 years of leadership experience managing warehouse or logistics teams. 
• Knowledge of inventory systems and warehouse management systems (e.g., SAP). 
• Certifications such as CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD preferred.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma, 3PL partnerships, and deviation management systems.

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

About Us:

OXB (LSE: OXB) is a global quality and innovation-led contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) in cell and gene therapy 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, OXB has 30 years of experience in viral vectors; the driving force behind the majority of cell and 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 (AAV), adenovirus and other viral vector types. OXB's world-class capabilities range from early-stage development to commercialisation. These capabilities are supported by robust quality-assurance systems, analytical methods and depth of regulatory expertise.

OXB offers a vast number of technologies for viral vector manufacturing, including a 4th generation lentiviral vector system (the TetraVecta system), a dual-plasmid system for AAV production, suspension and perfusion process using process enhancers and stable producer and packaging cell lines.

OXB, a FTSE250 and FTSE4Good constituent, is headquartered in Oxford, UK. It has development and manufacturing facilities across Oxfordshire, UK, Lyon and Strasbourg, France, Bedford MA, and Durham NC, US.

Why Join Us?

•  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

We want you to feel inspired every day. At OXB, we're future-focused and growing fast. We succeed together-through passion, commitment, and teamwork.

Ready to Make a Difference?