Global Operations Product Lead

Global Operations Product Lead, Chikungunya Vaccine

Protecting Our Tomorrow

At Bavarian Nordic, we are committed to saving and improving lives by unlocking the power of the human immune system. Our commercial product portfolio includes market-leading vaccines against smallpox, mpox, rabies, tick-borne encephalitis, typhoid fever, and cholera, and we have exciting product launches coming up. We excel in R&D innovation, manufacturing, and commercialization, striving to improve the health and quality of life for people worldwide, ultimately protecting our tomorrow. Join us in our mission to make a difference.

Global Operations Product Lead, Chikungunya Vaccine

Bavarian Nordic, one of the largest pure-play vaccine companies, is on an exciting growth journey across the commercial portfolio. We are building a Global Supply Chain and Strategy organization and are seeking a Global Operations Product Lead for our Chikungunya vaccine. This senior role will be accountable for end-to-end product supply chain leadership across Global Operations through the product lifecycle: launch (in 2025), followed by growth, maturity phase, and beyond. The role will lead and manage a cross-functional operations product matrix team responsible for product supply strategy, planning, and performance management, and represent Global Operations on commercial product teams. The role reports to the VP Head of Global Supply Chain and Strategy and will be part of the Global Supply Chain & Strategy leadership team.

The role can be in the US, Switzerland, Germany, or Denmark.

Your Responsibilities

• Design and lead implementation of end-to-end supply chains through a product lifecycle (launch, growth, maturity, and decline). Lead Global Operations Chikungunya launch team and represent operations at the global product launch team
• Drive long-term/strategic product planning (3 years and beyond) through probabilistic forecasts, ensuring an enterprise strategy connecting product and network strategy
• Set up, lead, and manage cross-functional Global Operations product teams on the above and represent Global Operations on commercial product teams
• Ensure establishment and execution of product supply and inventory strategy, setting global inventory policy aligned with corporate working capital targets
• Ensure that an end-to-end optimized product supply plan is in place across all assets (internal and external) over the 36-month planning horizon from bulk manufacturing through to point of sale
• Drive resolution of anticipated product supply risks/issues leveraging the S&OP process.
• Lead move of key product programs from strategy into execution including network and sourcing changes. Leverage the long-range forecast to drive robust planning for the manufacturing network
• Drive product performance management, ensuring adherence to lead time and inventory targets
• Collaborate with manufacturing and regional supply chain leadership to improve the product supply chain and have a direct impact on service, cost, sustainability, and cash targets

Skills & Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated global operations product leadership experience with vaccine launch and growth. They should have the ability to set vision/strategy and lead/build high-performing cross-functional teams through growth and change while delivering tangible business results. The candidate should excel in leading by influencing, engaging, and partnering with other functions to align priorities, solve business challenges, and drive continuous improvement. A strong grasp of business and financial acumen is essential, along with the ability to challenge business assumptions and break down complex problems into actionable opportunities. The candidate must be capable of simplifying complex ideas, articulating views clearly, and tailoring communication to various audiences.

Key attributes include

• High levels of resilience, personal energy, and the ability to energize and engage others
• Initiative, accountability, and ambition in executing tasks independently
• Experience in product leadership roles within vaccines is preferred, however, biological and/or pharmaceutical environment is a must

Strategic opportunity with Bavarian Nordic 

Join an international company renowned for its unique technology and dedicated workforce. We seek individuals who share our passion for making a meaningful difference. At Bavarian Nordic, we offer a dynamic and flexible work environment that fosters personal and professional growth. Benefit from our comprehensive benefits plan and competitive compensation package, while contributing to a mission-driven organization committed to global health and innovation.

Contact and application

We are interviewing on an ongoing basis and look forward to receiving your motivated resume via our application platform as soon as possible.

Applications submitted via email will not be considered but must be submitted through our designated application platform.

Please do not hesitate to contact Hitesh Sahni VP of Global Supply Chain & Strategy via [email protected], with relevant questions. We look forward to receiving your application via our recruitment system. Click the apply button, and you will be redirected to our application form. 

Please be aware that the recruitment process may take longer than usual due to the summer holiday. We appreciate your patience and understanding.