Senior Manager, QA for Qualification & Environment

Do you have a passion for optimizing quality processes in manufacturing and technical operations to support the production of life-saving vaccines? Are you passionate about leading teams in a dynamic environment?

We have an exciting opportunity for you as Senior Manager, QA for Qualification & Environment if you are looking for a challenging and rewarding leadership role and you believe in the power of empowering teams to deliver excellence.

Join our team and let's make a difference together

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced QA Senior Manager to lead two essential teams within our high-performing Quality Assurance (QA) department. In this key leadership role, you will oversee and support our Environmental Monitoring (EM) and Equipment Qualification teams, ensuring the highest standards of compliance and quality in our vaccine manufacturing processes. You will have the opportunity to lead a team of 10 Specialists and Senior Specialists, driving excellence and innovation while reporting directly to the Head of Site QA in Kvistgaard.

Your Impact

You will play a key role in:

• Leading and mentoring a team of QA Specialists to ensure exceptional performance across both teams
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives for Environmental Monitoring and Equipment Qualification processes
• Managing key QA tasks, including quality oversight, compliance checks, deviation handling, and documentation, with a focus on maintaining the highest industry standards
• Supporting cross-functional teams to address quality concerns, provide technical expertise, and ensure the safe and compliant operation of equipment used in the manufacturing process
• Collaborating with senior leadership to align departmental objectives with broader company goals

Are you our next pioneer?

To succeed in this role you´ll need:

• A Master's degree or equivalent in pharmacy, engineering, biochemistry, or other scientific studies
• Strong expertise in EM and Equipment Qualification within a manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment
• Proven ability to lead teams of QA specialists with mid-senior to senior levels of experience
• Autonomy in managing projects and resolving complex issues related to QA and compliance
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, quality standards, and best practices in the industry

About you

You are a strong, technically skilled, open-minded, and agile leader who excels in managing complex stakeholders while cultivating a collaborative and high-performing team. You can set a clear strategic vision, navigate team dynamics across various specialties, and foster strong collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders.

Success in this role requires a growth mindset, an open and agile approach, and a leadership style centered on mentorship, empowerment, and clear communication. We value a hands-on leader who is passionate about developing high-performing teams and driving excellence.

Why join us?

• Opportunities for professional growth and development, attend a developing leadership training program by LeadPioneers
• Be part of a world-class vaccine manufacturing site that directly contributes to global health
• Work in a supportive environment where your ideas and leadership will have a significant impact
• Lead a team of passionate, driven professionals who strive to make a difference every day
• Enjoy a vibrant staff club that offers a variety of diverse, fun, and exciting events
• We have charging stations for electric vehicles at our facilities in Kvistgaard
• Convenient bus route (70E) from Humlebæk Station directly to our Kvistgaard 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, where you state your motivation for applying for this particular role.

Please contact Cornelia Nickenig, Head of Site, QA at CONI@Bavarian-Nordic.com 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: Kvistgaard - Hejreskovvej 10A