QA Senior Specialist – Audit & Inspection

Bavarian Nordic

Bern +1 more Onsite Quality

About this role

Global Quality | Remote / Flexible Location in Switzerland or Germany.

Would you like to be part of a multinational company working in a global team to ensure patient safety and product quality?

At Bavarian Nordic, we are looking for a QA Senior Specialist to join our Corporate Audit & Inspection team.

About the Team

You will join a growing global team of seven colleagues located across Kvistgård, Denmark; Bern, Switzerland; and Martinsried, Germany.

The team’s mission is to ensure GMP compliance across Bavarian Nordic’s supplier network and internal processes by integrating regulatory standards seamlessly throughout the organisation. Core areas of responsibility include Supplier Qualification, Internal Audits, Supplier Change Notifications, Supplier Complaints, Inspection Management, and Regulatory Intelligence.

This is primarily a remote role with flexibility regarding on-site presence, depending on business needs and personal preference. The position reports to the Head of Audit & Inspection, based in Bern, Switzerland. While the team works largely remotely, colleagues regularly meet across sites to collaborate, share knowledge, and strengthen global alignment.

At Bavarian Nordic, you will become part of a fully integrated global vaccine company dedicated to improving and saving lives through innovative vaccines.

This Is How You Impact the People We Are Here to Serve

Our vaccines make a real difference to people’s lives, and regardless of role, we all contribute to protecting lives every day.

As QA Senior Specialist, your key responsibilities will include:

Managing Partner and Supplier Change Notifications
Performing Supplier Qualifications within the cGMP area
Conducting Internal Audits within the cGMP area
Processing and maintaining Quality Agreements
Supporting the development and continuous improvement of processes within the Audit & Inspection department
Acting as a key contact and subject matter expert within Audit & Inspection and GMP-related topics

Are You Our Next Pioneer?

To succeed in this role, we imagine that you:

Hold a degree in Natural Sciences (BSc, MSc, or PhD)
Bring a minimum of 5 years’ experience from a GxP-regulated environment
Have solid expertise within Supplier Qualification processes, including hands-on auditing experience
Possess a strong understanding of Quality Assurance processes, including GMP and ISO requirements
Communicate fluently in English, both written and spoken; additional language skills like German, French or Danish are considered an advantage.

About You

We imagine that you:

Are motivated by driving change and continuous improvement
Thrive in a dynamic environment and adapt effectively to changing priorities and challenges
Demonstrate strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
Enjoy working in a multicultural and international organisation
Are comfortable navigating international GMP requirements and collaborating with global suppliers and partners

Why Join Bavarian Nordic?

At Bavarian Nordic, you will join a rapidly growing company with a strong sense of purpose, collaboration, and innovation.

We offer you the opportunity to:

Play a key role in shaping global quality management processes within an expanding international organisation
Contribute directly to global health through the development and manufacturing of life-saving vaccines
Work in the highly specialised and meaningful field of vaccine production, where every day brings new opportunities and challenges
Join a global department responsible for managing inspections and ensuring the highest quality standards across worldwide operations
Collaborate with dedicated and highly skilled colleagues across multiple countries and functions
Grow both professionally and personally in an international and supportive working environment

Application

As part of the recruitment process, we ask you to prepare a short motivation text where you:

Motivate your interest in the role as QA Senior Specialist – Audit & Inspection at Bavarian Nordic.
Address the competencies and experiences requested in the job posting.
Conclude with a short reflection on why you are a strong match for the role.

Apply by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button. We are interviewing on an ongoing basis and look forward to receiving your CV.

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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