Client Project/Programme Manager

Join Us in Changing Lives 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 a Client Project or Programme Manager to join the team in either our Bedford, MA or Durham NC locations. Reporting to the Director, Programme Management the purpose of the role is to manage the relationship between OXB and its clients and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget to the required quality to ensure successful long-term relationships, playing a key part in advancing our mission and making a real difference. Your responsibilities in this role would be: Maintains client / partner satisfaction to ensure successful long-term relationships. Understands client needs and identifies ongoing project opportunities. Ensures projects are delivered within the agreed scope, timeline and budget and project milestones are met. Ensures project risks are identified, and effective mitigation actions are put in place. Provides project updates and performance data to OXB (Oxford Biomedica) Management to enable effective strategic and tactical decision making. Responsible for all financial aspects of the project including forecasting, cost control etc. Determines scope, costings, and timelines for new and revised work packages. Assists with preparing proposals and contributes to contract negotiations for prospective clients. We are looking for: Scientific Degree or PhD Project Management qualification preferred. Demonstrable experience using Project Management tools, methodologies & techniques. Significant project management experience inclusive of budgetary ownership, preferably within the pharmaceutical /biotech industry. Good technical understanding of biopharmaceutical process development and manufacturing. Experience of working to external client deliverables. Experience of managing projects using MS Project & MS Excel. The salary range for this position: $119,000 to $158,000. This offer range represents the anticipated base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by OXB include health insurance, 401k contributions, paid time off (PTO) and tuition reimbursement. This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. About Us: OXB is a quality and innovation-led viral vector CDMO 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 the majority of 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) and adenoviral vectors. OXB’s world-class capabilities span from early-stage development to commercialisation. These capabilities are supported by robust quality-assurance systems, analytical methods, and depth of regulatory expertise. 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.