Vice President, Global Supply Chain

About the role

Bavarian Nordic is seeking a senior leader to drive the next phase of growth and operational excellence for its global supply chain. The Vice President will shape a high‑performing, digitally enabled, end‑to‑end supply chain that reliably delivers vaccines worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a global supply chain organization of ~115 employees, ensuring reliable, cost‑efficient, and sustainable supply to customers and patients.
• Drive performance across service, cost, cash, sustainability, risk, and quality compliance.
• Implement and stabilize the target operating model with clear roles, governance, and decision rights.
• Partner with Global Operations, Commercial, Finance, Quality, Regulatory, IT, and site leadership to balance supply, demand, capacity, and business priorities.
• Build capability in people, processes, systems, and data, including ERP evolution, performance management, and digital transformation.
• Coach and develop a strong global leadership team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and a customer‑focused mindset.

Required profile

• Extensive senior‑level experience leading global supply chain functions, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotech sector.
• Proven track record of delivering operational excellence and driving digital transformation.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align supply chain strategy with overall corporate objectives.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.

Required skills

• Experience with ERP systems and digital transformation initiatives.