Site ERP Deployment Lead, Production and Supply Chain
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.
The role
We are seeking a Manufacturing & Supply Chain Operations Lead to act as the business design authority for the Plan‑to‑Make global process within our ERP business transformation. The role focuses on site‑specific manufacturing and supply chain processes while ensuring alignment with global standards and enterprise templates. You will ensure that end‑to‑end operational processes are clearly defined, standardized across sites, and embedded into the ERP template, reflecting shop‑floor realities, planning needs, and biopharma regulatory requirements.
Following our evolution from a finance‑focused system to a full ERP platform—and the transition from SAP to D365 in Bern—you will own the Manufacturing and Supply Chain project charter, including stream planning, roadmap integration, and data readiness for ERP migration (quality KPIs, validation, and business sign‑off).
You will work closely with Manufacturing and Supply Chain leadership in Bern, local planning, logistics and master data teams, Global Process Owners, Process Managers, and ERP partners to deliver scalable, compliant, and operationally robust solutions.
The role reports to the Head of Digital Transformation, Supply Chain, is based in Bern/Thörishaus, and requires 2–3 on‑site days per week during key phases, with travel between Switzerland and Denmark.
This is a project-based assignment for 2-2½ years .
Key responsibilities
Co‑lead the definition of future-state manufacturing and supply chain processes (L0–L4) in alignment with global templates, ensuring end‑to‑end integration across production, planning, quality, and adjacent processes
Represent shop‑floor and regulatory requirements in ERP and solution design, validating manufacturing flows including batch/campaign management, BOMs/formulas, yields, changeovers, equipment constraints, and maintenance integration
Ensure alignment between manufacturing execution and supply chain planning, covering demand, capacity, scheduling, inventory, and material availability with full end‑to‑end visibility
Embed GMP/GxP, validation, and compliance requirements into process design, including lot disposition, LIMS integration, CSV deliverables, and SOP alignment
Define and govern manufacturing master data and support site readiness activities, including cutover, go‑live, and acting as key user for supply chain and production systems
Drive change enablement through clear operator instructions, training, and establishment of a strong Super User network to ensure adoption across manufacturing sites
What you bring
To succeed in this role, you will need a proven track record with solid experience in process design and standardization across multiple sites. You hold the ability to bridge business and technology, collaborating with ERP consultants and IT and you bring deep expertise in ERP platforms (D365 or SAP) and enterprise-wide transformation initiatives. Besides this, we are looking for someone with the following background/skills:
Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to connect strategic vision to operational execution
8+ years in biopharma manufacturing with strong GxP knowledge
Full proficiency in English and German – written and spoken is mandatory
Why this role
This is a unique opportunity to shape the digital future of Bavarian Nordic at a pivotal moment in our transformation journey. You’ll be at the heart of a global ERP rollout and digital innovation agenda—bridging business, IT, and advanced technologies like AI and analytics.
You will work cross-functionally with senior stakeholders, lead strategic pilots, and help build scalable solutions that support a highly regulated biopharma environment. If you’re passionate about driving real change, influencing enterprise-wide decisions, and future-proofing digital capabilities, this role offers both impact and visibility.
Application
If you are ready to take on a pivotal role in a growing organization and drive meaningful change in healthcare, apply now and join Bavarian Nordic in our mission to improve health outcomes and foster sustainable growth.
Please note that for this position, we do not support any relocation packages.
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
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