Regulatory Affairs CMC Manager

Bavarian Nordic; Kvistgård; On-site; DKK 1,100,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Professional development opportunities

Visa sponsorship not available

Job summary

Bavarian Nordic is seeking a Regulatory Affairs CMC Manager to drive global CMC regulatory strategies for our vaccine portfolio. You will coordinate across R&D and Global Operations, guiding submissions to health authorities and ensuring lifecycle regulatory readiness.

Based in Kvistgård, you will lead a small team, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and travel occasionally as needed to support registration efforts and global market expansion.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in a scientific discipline relevant to vaccines.
• Approximately 8+ years of regulatory affairs experience in pharma/biotech/vaccine industry.
• Strong track record with global regulatory submissions and health authorities.
• Experience with CMC regulatory activities for biologics or vaccines.

Responsibilities

• Lead CMC regulatory strategies and submissions to enable vaccine registrations in new markets.
• Prepare and maintain high-quality regulatory documentation for health authorities.
• Provide regulatory direction across R&D and Global Operations and coordinate cross-functional activities.
• Interact with global health authorities alongside the Global Regulatory Lead.
• Drive lifecycle regulatory activities including changes in manufacturing or process.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Global regulatory submissions

Project management

Scientific writing

English proficiency

Education

MSc or PhD in Pharmacy/ Biotechnology/ Chemistry/ Biology/ Biochemistry/ Chemical Engineering

Job description

Are you passionate about regulatory affairs and bringing innovative vaccines to patients worldwide? Would you like to shape global CMC strategies and support the expansion of our life‑saving vaccines? Then you could be our next Regulatory Affairs CMC Manager.

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, cholera, and chikungunya. We excel in R&D innovation, manufacturing, and commercialization, striving to improve people's health and quality of life worldwide while protecting our tomorrow.

The role

Your primary focus will be the continued global expansion of our chikungunya vaccine following its initial approvals in the US and Europe. You will play an important role in shaping the regulatory approach for new markets and supporting the vaccine throughout its lifecycle.

Working across R&D and Global Operations, you will provide clear regulatory direction, coordinate activities across functions, and help move complex regulatory priorities forward.

As Regulatory Affairs CMC Manager, you will join a skilled team of three colleagues responsible for global CMC regulatory activities. Based in Kvistgaard, you will report to the Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs CMC. Occasional travel should be expected.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory CMC strategies and submissions that enable our vaccines to be registered and launched in new countries worldwide
• Prepare and maintain high‑quality scientific and regulatory documentation to support submissions to health authorities
• Act as a trusted regulatory partner to cross‑functional teams, providing guidance on regulatory requirements and submission expectations
• Manage interactions together with the Global Regulatory Lead with global health authorities, including preparation of briefing materials and responses to regulatory questions
• Drive regulatory activities throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring that manufacturing, process, or product changes are effectively implemented and approved in global markets

What We Are Looking For

You hold an MSc or PhD in a scientific discipline such as Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

• Approximately 8+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or vaccine industry
• Strong experience with global regulatory submissions and international health authorities
• Experience with CMC regulatory activities for biologics, vaccines, or complex pharmaceutical products
• Solid understanding of pharmaceutical development, manufacturing and regulatory requirements
• Excellent scientific writing and authoring skills
• Strong project management and planning capabilities
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Who You Are

• A collaborative team player who enjoys working across functions and cultures
• Detail‑oriented and able to manage complex documentation with a high level of accuracy
• Proactive, agile, and comfortable navigating changing priorities
• A strong stakeholder manager who can build trusted relationships across the organization
• Curious, solution‑oriented, and motivated by making a global impact

What We Offer

You will join an international vaccine company with unique technology, dedicated colleagues, and a collaborative culture built on teamwork, openness, and scientific excellence.

We offer a flexible work environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to contribute to work with a meaningful global impact.

Please note that visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available for 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, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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