Manager for the Drug Product Development and Analysis Team

Bavarian Nordic; Hørsholm; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Bavarian Nordic in Hørsholm, Denmark, is seeking a Manager to lead the Drug Product Development and Analysis Team. You will drive scientific direction, review results, ensure timely data, and collaborate across Production, QC, and R&D to advance vaccine development.

This role combines leadership with hands-on analytical work. The position requires 3–5 years in biotech with MS or PhD in relevant fields and fluent English, offering opportunities to influence programs and contribute to global

Qualifications

• MS in Biotechnology or related field, preferably with PhD in protein chemistry
• 3–5 years of biotech/academic experience; pharmaceutical analyses
• Experience with formulation development and statistical data analysis
• Fluency in English is required

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation of the Drug Product Development and Analysis Team
• Review analytical results and maintain methods to deliver high-quality data
• Collaborate closely with Production, Quality Control, and R&D to advance programs

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical data review

English proficiency

Education

MS in Biotechnology or related field

PhD in protein chemistry or related topic

Tools

Chromatography methods

Particle analysis methods

Protein chemistry techniques

Job description

Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can explore scientific challenges and have a significant impact? Are you passionate about developing life-saving vaccines, and enjoy close collaboration and leading a small development team?

We are expanding and looking for a new Manager to support our development projects!

Join our team and let us make a difference together

Our Process Development department in Hørsholm develops and optimizes vaccine production processes and supports our production sites. The Department handles diverse and evolving tasks and includes 32 members across 4 specialized teams.

We are looking for a manager to head our Drug Product Development and Analysis Team, consisting of three Scientists and three Technicians reporting to the Head of Process Development. The team focuses on drug product process and formulation development, stability studies, and analyzing development samples for ongoing programs.

Apart from managing the team an important part of the role will be hands-on to review analytical results, maintain the analytical methods and drive the execution of the analytical tasks in the team.

We look forward to welcoming you to a dedicated and engaged department, where we value good team spirit and an easy-going, humorous environment, says Janus Falhof, Head of Process Development.

Your Impact

You must have a strong interest in consistently delivering high-quality analytical data and to support the department’s development studies. Given the function of the team, there will be close interaction with all the teams in the department.

Your tasks will include:

• Driving the daily operation of the team, setting the scientific direction, and ensuring the development of the team members
• Ensuring established analysis assays run smoothly and deliver high-quality data on time, while supporting the team in developing new assays to advance the department
• Communicating daily with the team and collaborating closely with Production, Quality Control, and R&D

Are You Our Next Pioneer?

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

• M.S. in Biotechnology, Human Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, or a related field, preferably with a PhD in protein chemistry or a related topic
• 3-5 years of relevant experience from the biotech industry or academia Previous experience with pharmaceutical analyses, e.g. chromatographic methods, particle methods and protein methods
• Previous experience with formulation development, statistical data analysis, and an understanding of protein chemistry
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required

Who Are You?

You are self-driven, responsible, and approach scientific challenges with curiosity and innovation. Success relies on strong teamwork, people skills, and the ability to engage in cross-functional dialogue. A proactive, calm, and positive attitude, combined with adaptability to new priorities, is beneficial. Good teamwork abilities are essential in a diverse, international department.

Why join us?

• Be part of a team that directly contributes to global health by manufacturing and developing life-saving vaccines
• Your work here has a visible and significant impact, ensuring the safety and well-being of millions
• Join the fascinating field of vaccine production, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to protect public health
• Enjoy a vibrant staff club that offers a variety of diverse, fun, and exciting events

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

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