IFS Product Owner

OXB; Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading viral vector CDMO in Oxford is seeking an IFS Product Owner to provide strategic leadership on ERP systems. This role requires expertise in GxP compliance and experience in regulated industries, focusing on solution strategy and collaborating with various departments for successful implementations. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Software Development or Life Sciences, with strong stakeholder management capabilities. Join a dynamic team that values wellbeing and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Wellbeing programs

Career development opportunities

Collaborative culture

State-of-the-art labs

Company values supporting responsibility

Qualifications

• Experience working with an ERP system in a regulated industry essential.
• GxP experience is a must.
• Experience on an upgrade from IFS Apps to IFS Cloud preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the internal & external ERP expert functions.
• Partner with business process owners to gather requirements.
• Ensure quality management and validation needs are met in projects.

Skills

Stakeholder management

ERP systems

GxP compliance

Software development knowledge

Planning and prioritization

Education

Degree in Software Development or Life Sciences or equivalent

Job description

AtOXB, 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 hiring an IFS Product Owner to join the Information Systems (IS) team. In this role, you will provide strategic leadership for the IFS product roadmap, ensuring its alignment with organizational objectives, timely and high‑quality delivery and adherence to GMP compliance standards where needed, playing a key part in advancing our mission and making a real difference.

Your responsibilities in this role would be:

• Being the internal & external expert within OXB for the UK’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
• Partnering with business process owners to understand business requirements
• Owning the solution strategy for the ERP system
• Understanding, maintaining and developing simple configuration for the ERP system
• Leading the OXB IFS community regarding planned ERP system update activities
• Collaborating between multiple departments to ensure ERP functionality and benefits are being realized by the business
• Collaborating with Validation and Quality Assurance leads in the preparation and execution of system changes
• Ensuring Quality Management and Validation requirements are met within delivery of Good Practice (GxP) projects

We are looking for:

• A degree level education within Software development, Life Sciences or equivalent work experience
• Experience working with an ERP system in a regulated industry. GxP experience is essential
• Experience of working on an upgrade from an IFS Apps version to IFS Cloud (preferred)
• Experience managing complex needs of stakeholder groups, explaining what is possible and translating to system requirements
• Readiness to play a key role within the IS Team and cross departmentally to ensure that IFS and other GxP systems are being effectively improved
• Ability to prioritize and plan the implementation of work

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 commercialization. These capabilities are supported by robust quality‑assurance systems, analytical methods, and depth of regulatory expertise.

Why Join Us?

• 🧘 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. AtOXB, we’re future‑focused and growing fast. We succeed together—through passion, commitment, and teamwork.