Project Manager with experience from Medical Production

Are you a proactive, self-driven, hands-on Project Manager who enjoys taking the initiative? Do you run projects by interacting with people and motivating them, and do you have great stakeholder management skills?

Do you also have experience within a GMP facility, and are you motivated by running different types of projects in close collaboration with specialists aiming to optimize production processes?

Then, you might be our new Project Lead for the Drug product manufacturing site in Kvistgaard.

Are you our next pioneer?
You will join the NPI team of 6 other Project Leads and Coordinators. The projects will be related to different areas and processes in the Drug Product production e.g. introduction or development of various types of equipment, minor construction tasks, general optimization projects, and introduction of new products. Depending on the type of project, an investment may be required, and knowledge of CAPEX projects is an advantage. As the projects are centered in the production it is important to speak and write Danish fluently to be able to communicate with operators and technicians.

The large-scale production processes in our Drug Product production facility consist of formulation, wash & sterilization, filling line, freeze dryer, inspection, label and packaging line, and other surrounding processes.

When introducing new products or equipment to the facility, correct documentation needs to be in place. Previous experience with handling such documentation will be an advantage. Since projects are centered in the production knowledge of a production facility, various engineering specialties is an advantage. You will work closely with project coordinators and leads in the team, and you will report to the manager of NPI in Drug Product technical support.

You will coordinate and follow up on several tracks that link to various projects. Some projects may also be linked or dependent on other projects; you understand this complexity, can keep the overview, and can align with other projects when necessary. This requires good collaboration with close colleagues and other stakeholders. Therefore, it is important that you are comfortable reaching out to others both internally and externally and can communicate appropriately.

Your impact
As a Project Manager in general, you will be responsible for the successful planning and completion of selected projects. You will play a significant role in shaping our organization´s growth by managing and organizing projects that support our strategic goals.

More specifically, your tasks will include:

• Create timelines for selected projects and follow up on progress, including securing execution of CAPEX projects and following up on project financials
• Identify and manage key stakeholders and help specialists with contacting stakeholders if needed
• Coordinate with Commercial Production, when relevant
• Plan and participate in the execution of new products being introduced to the facility
• Create documentation related to the projects such as Change Control, SOPs, Protocols, and Deviations

About you
Your personal skills are as important as your technical and academic skills to succeed in this role. You work systematically and you are detail-oriented to secure quality. You can work autonomously and enjoy taking the initiative to ensure progress. You are proactive and, by default, look for answers to find the best solution. You are keen on gaining new knowledge and have a positive, optimistic mindset used to exploring new territory. You have a solution-oriented approach and often find yourself facilitating progress when specialists have scenarios to suggest. You support and cherish cooperation among colleagues and have a “we are one team” mentality.

Succeeding with our vision of becoming one of the largest pure-play vaccine companies in the world is no walk in the park, and that is why we need people like you who are determined to make it happen and have the following qualifications:

• A master’s degree in engineering, chemistry, biology, biotechnology, pharmaceutics, or similar
• 3+ years of experience in pharmaceutical production, preferably in a Drug Product facility
• 5+ years of experience in a coordinating or project managing role, preferably with deep and complex interlinked processes
• Good communication and collaboration skills and experience with handling multiple stakeholders
• Fluent in Danish and English, both verbal and written

Why join us?

• You get the possibility to influence project structure and ways of working
• Be part of an agile environment where there is a great possibility to grow
• Be part of a team that directly contributes to global health by manufacturing and developing life-saving vaccines
• Enjoy a vibrant staff club that offers a variety of diverse and exciting events
• We have charging stations for electric vehicles at our facilities in Kvistgaard, and a convenient bus route (70E) from Humlebæk Station directly to our Kvistgaard facilities

Ready to make a Difference? Apply Now!
We are interviewing on an ongoing basis and look forward to receiving your motivated CV, where you state your motivation for applying for this role. A cover letter is not required.

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.

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: Kvistgaard - Hejreskovvej 10A