Senior Scientist/Team Lead

Senior Scientist/Team Lead

Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can freely explore scientific challenges and have a significant impact? Are you passionate about developing life-saving vaccines, and enjoy close collaboration and leading a small development team?

We are expanding and looking for a new Senior Scientist/Team Lead to support our development projects!

Join our team and let us make a difference together

Our Process Development department in Hørsholm develops and optimizes vaccine production processes and supports our production sites. The team handles diverse and evolving tasks and includes 26 members across 5 specialized groups. You will join the newly formed Drug Product Development and Analysis Team, working as a Senior Scientist/Team Lead, with two Scientists and two Technicians; reporting to the Head of Process Development. The team focuses on drug product process development, stability studies, and key assay support for ongoing programs.

“We look forward to welcoming you to a dedicated and engaged department, where we value good team spirit and an easy-going, humorous environment,” says Janus Falhof, Head of Process Development.

Your Impact

You must have a strong interest in formulation development and product characterization combined with the discipline it takes to deliver high-quality analytical data consistently. Given the team's function, there will be close interaction with all the teams in the department.

Your tasks will include:

• Driving the daily operation of the team, setting the scientific direction, and ensuring the development of the team members
• Solve complex scientific and technical issues in vaccine formulation. Utilize particle characterization tools with the team to understand and support product stability
• Ensuring established assays run smoothly and deliver high-quality data on time, while supporting the team in developing new assays to advance the department
• Designing studies, analyzing data, and ensuring clear, compliant documentation throughout
• Communicating daily with the team and collaborating closely with Production, Quality Control, and R&D

Are You Our Next Pioneer?

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

• M.S. in Biotechnology, Human Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, or a related field, with a PhD in protein chemistry or a related topic
• 3-5 years of relevant experience from the biotech industry or academia is an advantage
• Previous experience with formulation development, statistical data analysis, and an understanding of protein chemistry is an advantage
• Fluency in spoken and written English

Who Are You?

You are self-driven, structured, responsible, and approach scientific challenges with curiosity and innovation. Success relies on strong teamwork, people skills, and the ability to engage in cross-functional dialogue. A proactive, calm, and positive attitude, combined with adaptability to new priorities, is beneficial. Good teamwork abilities are essential in our diverse, international department.

Why join us?

• Become part of a rapidly expanding department, where you can shape the group
• Be part of a team that directly contributes to global health by manufacturing and developing life-saving vaccines
• Your work has a visible and significant impact, ensuring the safety and well-being of millions
• Join the fascinating field of vaccine production, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to protect public health
• Enjoy a vibrant staff club that offers a variety of diverse, fun, and exciting events
• We have excellent parking facilities

Ready to make a Difference? Apply Now!

Apply by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button. We are interviewing on an ongoing basis and look forward to receiving your motivated CV, in which you state your motivation for applying for this particular role.

Please contact Janus Falhof, Head of Process Development at + 45 52 18 03 33, if you have any questions about the role.

For us, it is all about improving and saving lives

Improving and saving lives through innovative vaccines is at the heart of what we do in Bavarian Nordic. We are a fully integrated vaccine company focused on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of life-saving vaccines, and the largest pure-play vaccine company in the world.

In Bavarian Nordic, we believe in the power of the team, and you will be part of a global team of more than +1600 dedicated employees with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, who are bound together by our commitment to protect lives every day. We believe in creating an inclusive and flexible workplace with a strong focus on personal and professional development, because we need each other to take things further.

We operate in a world in constant flux and always explore new opportunities. So, if you are open-minded and have the willpower to succeed, we might be a perfect fit for you.

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Founded in 1994, we have +30 years of experience developing life-saving vaccines. We are a global leader in smallpox and mpox vaccines. Our commercial product portfolio contains market-leading vaccines against rabies, tick-borne encephalitis, cholera, typhoid, and Ebola. We are headquartered in Denmark and have manufacturing, research, and sales offices across Europe and North America. Our values – our Bavarian Nordic DNA, as we like to call it – are what guide our actions every day. We act as persistent pioneers, embrace change, value being boosted by the team, and believe in protecting lives every day. If that is also a part of your DNA, we invite you to join us in Bavarian Nordic! Bavarian Nordic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
www.bavarian-nordic.com

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Location: Hørsholm, Agern Alle 1