Global Construction & Maintenance Safety Lead

Are you driven by the desire to make a tangible impact on Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) within a global organization? This role as a Global Construction & Maintenance Safety Lead offers a unique opportunity to shape and influence Bavarian Nordic’s EHS strategy and drive performance improvements and high-profile projects.

Join our team and let us make a difference together
We are expanding our EHS organization to support our mission of protecting lives every day.

At Bavarian Nordic, we are dedicated to continuously enhancing our EHS performance, making it a core element of all business operations. We are seeking a Global Construction & Maintenance Safety Lead, to be a Global Program Lead and join our expanding EHS Organization driving our EHS vision forward.

This hybrid position, located in either Kvistgaard, Denmark; or Bern, Switzerland requires travel to other Bavarian Nordic locations as needed 15-20% and reports directly to the Global EHS Director.

Your Impact
The Global Program Lead will develop and implement best-in-class safety programs for Construction & Maintenance activities. Work together with Global Project Engineering and Global Operations on our expansion projects. This role combines leadership with operational oversight, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement through Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles.

In your responsibilities and tasks, you will:

• Develop and enhance safety protocols, including Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, LOTO, Working at Height, Permit to Work Systems, and provide technical support to facilities
• Lead EHS activities for construction projects and shutdowns, and manage contractor safety programs
• Ensure compliance with regulations, conduct audits, and oversee risk assessments such as Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Safe Plan of Action (SPA), including incident investigations
• Promote a proactive safety culture by driving behavioral changes and integrating safety into all operational activities
• Collaborate with Global Engineering, Technical Services teams, preferred Contracting Partners and Consultants, EHS specialists globally, report safety KPIs, and support global initiatives

Are you our next pioneer?
To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical-, Chemical- Electrical-, Instrumentation Engineering, Workplace Health and Safety or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years in an industrial safety role, with experience in contractor and construction project safety management
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety regulatory standards; HOP principles are beneficial
• Core competencies in analytical thinking, communication, customer focus, collaboration, results orientation, organizational awareness, and change management
• Proficiency in English; Danish or German is a plus

About you
You possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build strong relationships and convey ideas effectively across teams. Your ability to drive change and deliver innovative safety solutions reflects your proactive and adaptable approach. With strong organizational, strategic, and problem-solving skills, you excel in complex situations and deliver results. Your collaborative mindset and customer-focused approach allow you to thrive in dynamic environments, fostering teamwork and achieving shared goals.

Why join us?

• You will be an essential member of a growing global team dedicated to advancing the EHS agenda and leading global EHS initiatives
• You will have a wide reach and global collaboration across Denmark, Switzerland, and Germany on a variety of projects while implementing best-in-class systems
• Join our New Way of Working with Safety utilizing HOP tools and fostering a true culture of psychological safety
• You get a supportive leader and opportunities for professional growth and development, attending a developing leadership training program by LeadPioneers
• Enjoy a vibrant staff club in Denmark that offers a variety of diverse fun and exciting events
• We have charging stations for electric vehicles at our facilities in Kvistgaard, Denmark

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, where you state your motivation for applying for this particular role. A cover letter is not required. Due to the upcoming Christmas holidays, our recruitment team will have limited availability. While we are excited to review your application, we kindly ask for your patience as responses may be delayed until after the holiday season.

Please contact Simone Petersen, Global EHS Director at + 45 29 65 76 62 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.

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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.
https://www.bavarian-nordic.com/

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Location: Kvistgaard - Hejreskovvej 10A

Additional location:

• Bern