Head of Group Compliance Due Diligence Program

Bavarian Nordic A/S; Kvistgård; On-site; DKK 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Bavarian Nordic A/S in Hellerup, Denmark, seeks a Head of Group Compliance Due Diligence Program to own and advance our global third‑party due diligence and sanctions & export controls programs. This is an individual contributor role reporting to the Head of Group Compliance within Legal & Compliance, collaborating with regional and executive teams.

You bring a master’s degree in law/finance/business, 7+ years in corporate compliance, and a proven ability to drive governance frameworks and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (law, finance, business)
• 7+ years in an internal group corporate compliance function
• Experience owning and driving global compliance frameworks
• Proven stakeholder management skills across functions and regions
• Excellent written and verbal English skills

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the Group Third‑Party Due Diligence Program and the Group Sanctions & Export Controls Program
• Set annual wheels, goals, risk assessments, mitigating actions, and priorities for both programs
• Monitor implementation across entities, functions, and regions
• Assess and implement digital solutions for due diligence, sanctions, and export controls (incl. AI‑enabled solutions)
• Prepare periodic reporting for Chief Compliance Officer, Executive Management and Committee

Skills

Governance & risk

Stakeholder management

Compliance program ownership

English communication

Project leadership

Education

Master’s degree in law/finance/business

Job description

Head of Group Compliance Due Diligence Program

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.

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.

• 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.

We do not support relocation packages.

We kindly request that headhunters or recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this position.

Due to the holiday period, processing times may be slightly longer, but we will respond as soon as possible.

Bavarian Nordic is a global vaccine company with a mission to improve health and save lives through innovative vaccines. We are a preferred supplier of mpox and smallpox vaccines to governments to enhance public health preparedness and have a leading portfolio of travel vaccines. We are headquartered in Denmark and have manufacturing, research, and sales offices across Europe and North America.

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

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Location: Hellerup, Philip Heymans Alle 3