CMO Manager

As a CMO Manager, you will take charge of overseeing relationships with selected Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) worldwide, ensuring they adhere to contracts and consistently meet performance benchmarks. This role encompasses managing the entirety of CMO partnerships, from their implementation to completion, and addressing any challenges in operations or partnerships as they arise. As well as being the first point of contact for solving production related obstacles and being the primary assessor of production related deviations.

Collaboration is essential to succeed; thus, you will work closely with internal stakeholders across various departments. As the primary point of contact for resolving production-related obstacles and the primary assessor of production-related deviations, your role is pivotal in maintaining seamless operations and upholding the high standards expected at Bavarian Nordic.

The External Manufacturing team at Bavarian Nordic is relatively new, reflecting the company's strategic decision to actively engage with CMOs as partners. Given the nascent nature of many processes, which previously focused on internal rather than external production, there is a journey of development and adaptation ahead. As a CMO Manager, you will not only help to evolve the External Manufacturing organization but also contribute to the broader growth of Bavarian Nordic. This includes supporting and educating the organization on how to effectively collaborate with external manufacturing partners, specifying requirements, and further developing systems and reporting processes.

Some of your key tasks will include:

• Overseeing the overall relationship with CMOs, including contract compliance and performance monitoring.
• Managing performance metrics through recurring review meetings.
• Acting as an escalation point for function-to-function interactions with CMOs.
• Identifying and managing risks linked to the CMO landscape.
• Maintaining detailed understanding of the outsourced production processes and the CMO's ways of working.
• Performing review and approval of CMO documents including, Change Controls, Deviations and batch documentation; and ensure relevant stakeholders are involved.
• Participating and drive process improvement activities across Bavarian Nordic and CMOs.
• Collaboration is key to our success, and you will work closely with stakeholders including local manufacturing sites, Sourcing, Planning, Logistics, Quality, MSAT, RA and Artwork team.

GREATEST CHALLENGES / ATTRACTIONS OF THE JOB

To excel in this role at Bavarian Nordic, you must possess a strong operational understanding within a global framework and demonstrate outstanding stakeholder management abilities. Proficient communication skills are critical, along with a proven ability to drive strategic decisions within a matrixed organizational structure.

The ideal candidate will be ambitious and proactive, characterized by a straightforward, independent, and meticulous approach. You should be adaptable to dynamic environments and proficient at working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

You will be given a unique opportunity to join a company where you will have influence and make a real impact. The core of Bavarian Nordic culture is truly distinctive. Their approach to challenges is characterized by streamlined decision-making, pragmatism, and a readiness to embrace risks. You will be an integral part of a growing organization, with ample opportunities to shape its future. Your input matters.

Bavarian Nordic believes in the power of the team, and you will be part of a global organization of more than +1,600 dedicated people with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, who are bound together by their commitment to protecting lives every day. Bavarian Nordic believes in creating an inclusive and flexible workplace with a strong focus on personal and professional development because they need each other to take things further. Bavarian Nordic offers workplace flexibility with the possibility of working from home (up to two days a week, depending on your responsibility and tasks).

PRACTICAL CONDITIONS REGARDING THE JOB

• Workplace: Preferred workplace is either Bavarian Nordic’s office in Kvistgaard, DK, or Münich, DE, however there are also opportunities to work remotely or relocating depending on the circumstances.
• Travel activity: Some international travel is required, approximately 15-25 days per year.
• Start date: As soon as possible.

Location: Kvistgaard - Hejreskovvej 18