Sr. CMO Planning Manager

At Bavarian Nordic, we are committed to saving and improving lives by unlocking the power of the immune system. Our commercial product portfolio includes market-leading vaccines against smallpox, mpox, rabies, tick-borne encephalitis, typhoid fever, and cholera. We excel in R&D innovation, manufacturing, and commercialization, striving to improve people's health and quality of life worldwide, protecting our tomorrow.

As part of our growth journey, we have built a new Supply Chain organization with a mission to empower Bavarian Nordic’s strategy and growth by creating the most efficient and reliable CMO setup.

The role
As we build new planning capabilities through 2025, we are looking for a Senior CMO Planning Manager in Denmark or Switzerland. As the Senior Manager of CMO Planning, you will oversee 0–36-month plans for Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs). And you will collaborate with the external manufacturing team to validate and deliver a comprehensive master plan. You will also serve as the primary supply chain liaison for external manufacturing operations.

Join our Supply Chain team and let's make a difference together.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the Rough-Cut Capacity Plan for CMOs, conducting monthly capacity analysis and escalating risks
• Identify short- to mid-term capacity constraints and maintain planning assumptions and performance measures
• Develop and track monthly capacity budgets with Finance
• Own the Master Production Plan for CMOs, translating network plans into actionable schedules
• Align production schedules with region planners and material planning teams
• Adjust CMO schedules in response to demand or supply changes
• Lead Supply Review processes, ensuring clear communication and alignment on plan changes
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Global Distribution, Logistics, and External Manufacturing
• Collaborate with the Sr. E2E Product Planning Manager to address recurring production adherence issues
• Support execution tasks to ensure smooth material flow and proactively mitigate deviations

Skills & Competencies

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Certifications: APICS certification, CPIM, or Lean certification is preferred but not required
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in supply and production planning, with at least 3 years in the pharmaceutical industry
• Analytical Skills: Ability to generate insights from both quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Autonomy: Ability to work independently in ambiguous situations
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present analysis
• Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled in adapting communication style to engage stakeholders at various organizational levels
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in data software such as Excel, Google Sheets, SQL, etc.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, structured environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Why this role
This role offers the chance to drive impactful capacity and production planning in the pharmaceutical industry, working with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges. If you're looking for a dynamic, high-visibility role where you can make a difference and develop your expertise, this is the perfect opportunity.

We offer you a chance to work in an international company with unique technology and a dedicated workforce. We welcome people who share our passion with a willingness to make a difference. We offer a dynamic and flexible work environment and an opportunity to develop your personal and academic competencies.

Caught your interest?
If you are ready to take on a pivotal role in a growing organization and drive meaningful change in healthcare, apply now and join Bavarian Nordic in our mission to improve health outcomes and foster sustainable growth.

We kindly request that headhunters or recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this position.

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.

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Location: Kvistgaard - Hejreskovvej 10A

Additional location:

• Bern