Head of Group Compliance Due Diligence Program

Bavarian Nordic; Hellerup; On-site; DKK 1,100,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

At Bavarian Nordic, we are committed to saving and improving lives through vaccines and rigorous compliance. We are seeking a Head of Group Compliance Due Diligence Program who will own and develop our Group Third‑Party Due Diligence and Group Sanctions & Export Controls Programs, driving governance, strategy, implementation, training, monitoring and reporting across regions and corporate functions.

You will operate in an international environment, advise senior stakeholders, and partner with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in law, finance/accounting, business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in an internal group corporate compliance function.
• Experience owning and driving global compliance frameworks (e.g., third‑party due diligence).
• Proven stakeholder management and ability to influence senior stakeholders across functions, regions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the Group Third‑Party Due Diligence Program and the Group Sanctions & Export Controls Program, including governance, policies, procedures, processes, systems, guidelines, and templates.
• Set annual wheels, goals, risk assessments, mitigating actions, and operational priorities for both compliance programs.
• Monitor implementation across all entities, corporate functions, and regions to ensure effective and consistent Group implementation.
• Assess and implement digital solutions to operationalize due diligence, sanctions, and export control processes, including potential AI‑enabled solutions.
• Prepare periodic reporting for key stakeholders, including the Chief Compliance Officer, Executive Management and Group Business Ethics Compliance Committee.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Governance & risk

Compliance program ownership

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in law/finance/accounting/business

Job description

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.

We are seeking a Head of Group Compliance Due Diligence Program who will take ownership of key global compliance programs in a regulated, international environment: Our Group Third‑Party Due Diligence Program and our Group Sanctions & Export Controls Program. This includes driving governance, strategy, implementation, training, monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement across regions, entities, and corporate functions.

The role is an individual contributor role, located at our headquarters in Hellerup and reports to the Head of Group Compliance. You will join the Legal & Compliance team and work closely with Group Legal, Regional Legal & Compliance, Executive Management, corporate function heads, and regional leadership.

The role

As Head of Group Compliance Due Diligence Program, you will have end‑to‑end responsibility for owning, driving, and continuously developing our Group Third‑Party Due Diligence Program and Group Sanctions & Export Controls Program. You will set enterprise‑wide priorities, strengthen governance, monitor implementation, and ensure that the right controls, processes, systems, training, and reporting are in place.

In this role, you will advise and influence stakeholders at senior levels and help ensure that Legal & Compliance can provide effective business support within these risk areas.

Key responsibilities

• Own and drive the Group Third‑Party Due Diligence Program and the Group Sanctions & Export Controls Program, including related governance, policies, procedures, processes, systems, guidelines, and templates
• Set annual wheels, goals, risk assessments, mitigating actions, and operational priorities for both compliance programs
• Monitor implementation across all entities, corporate functions, and regions to ensure effective and consistent Group implementation
• Assess and implement digital solutions to operationalize due diligence, sanctions, and export control processes, including potential AI‑enabled solutions
• Prepare periodic reporting for key stakeholders, including the Chief Compliance Officer, Executive Management and Group Business Ethics Compliance Committee

What you Bring

At Bavarian Nordic, we are driven by purpose, accountability, and integrity. We are looking for a strong compliance professional who thrives at the intersection of governance, risk, program ownership, and stakeholder collaboration. You are able to translate complex compliance requirements into practical processes and influence senior stakeholders across functions and geographies.

You likely bring:

• A master’s degree in law, finance/accounting, business, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in an internal group corporate compliance function, preferably from a regulated industry such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or finance
• Experience owning and driving global compliance frameworks, such as third‑party due diligence or similar
• Proven stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across functions, regions, and seniority levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Why this role

This is a unique time to join Bavarian Nordic. As we continue to professionalize our Compliance function, you will be the guardian of two key global compliance frameworks and help mature how we manage third‑party due diligence, sanctions, and export control risks across the organization.

This position offers a unique opportunity for you to:

• Take end‑to‑end ownership of key global compliance programs
• Work at a strategic level with visibility toward Executive Management, corporate function heads, regional leadership, and governance forums
• Join a compliance function where professionalism, integrity, accountability, and collaboration are core values

Interested?

If you are ready to take on a pivotal role in a growing organization and drive meaningful change in healthcare, especially in the vaccine business environment, apply now and join Bavarian Nordic in our mission to improve health outcomes and foster sustainable growth.

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.

For more information, visit www.bavarian-nordic.com