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Bavarian Nordic

Develops cancer immunotherapies and vaccines

Senior Engineering Specialist - Drug Substance Manufacturing

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Expert
Master's, PhD
Kvistgård, Denmark
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Biology & BiotechBioprocess & Biomanufacturing

About the job

Requirements
  • A master’s degree or PhD in Bioengineering, Biochemical or Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
  • Typically 15 years or more of substantial industrial experience, including at least 10 years in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or vaccine manufacturing.
  • Experience leading complex engineering projects as a lead engineer or technical authority, with hands-on expertise in bioprocess development, scale-up, commercial manufacturing, and lifecycle management.
  • Experience integrating process equipment with automation and SCADA systems, including control strategies, computerized-system validation, and data integrity.
  • Experience designing and validating filtration systems, including filter integrity testing and pressure/flow troubleshooting.
  • Experience with hygienic tanks and piping, hydraulic calculations, pressure testing, CIP/SIP, and contamination control.
  • Experience leading commissioning, qualification, process validation, Process Performance Qualification, and technology transfer, with a strong understanding of GMP and quality risk management.
  • Experience setting technical standards, mentoring experienced engineers, and influencing decisions across functions without relying on formal authority.
Responsibilities
  • Set technical direction for upstream and downstream processes, purification, bulk formulation, and sterile transfers, using process knowledge, modelling, and manufacturing data to improve yield, capacity, reliability, and product quality.
  • Translate process needs into requirements for PLC/DCS and SCADA systems, recipes, sequences, interlocks, and alarms, ensuring effective process control, data integrity, and reliable operation.
  • Define filter selection, sizing, validation, and integrity-testing strategies for liquid and gas systems; lead investigations into filter failures, pressure deviations, and performance issues.
  • Review and approve tanks, piping, pumps, valves, and instrumentation, including hydraulic calculations, pressure distribution, and pressure-testing strategies; lead technical decisions for CIP/SIP systems.
  • Lead process engineering activities for projects and technology transfers from concept and vendor selection through factory and site acceptance testing, commissioning, qualification, process validation, and handover to operations.
  • Resolve complex investigations, support change controls and CAPAs, represent engineering during audits and inspections, establish reusable design standards, and share knowledge across projects and teams.
  • Guide critical technical decisions across the manufacturing lifecycle, from concept and scale-up through qualification, validation, and continuous improvement.
  • Lead technical workstreams and mentor experienced engineers without formal line-management responsibility.

About the company

Bavarian Nordic develops, manufactures, and sells vaccines and cancer immunotherapies. Its vaccines and immunotherapies aim to train the body's immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells or infectious agents. The company operates as a fully integrated biotechnology business, handling development, production, and commercialization, and it collaborates with partners and licensing agreements to bring its products to market. A key differentiator is its track record, including European marketing authorization for an Ebola vaccine and a licensing deal for a COVID-19 vaccine, plus ongoing partnerships. The company's goal is to improve global health by reducing the risk of infectious diseases and by improving cancer treatment outcomes.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Gentofte Municipality, Denmark

Founded

1994

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What believers are saying

  • H1 2026 revenue reached DKK 3.1 billion; management lifted FY2026 guidance to DKK 5.7 billion.
  • Health Canada approved Vimkunya in June 2026; the European Commission expanded MVA-BN to children.
  • August 2026 buyback authorization of DKK 750 million signals cash generation and confidence.

What critics are saying

  • Vimkunya guidance fell to DKK 200 million because ACIP publication lagged in August 2026.
  • Public Preparedness depends on U.S. government orders; normalized mpox demand cut Q1 revenue 53%.
  • Lyme and Epstein-Barr pipeline delays expose the company to a near-term growth vacuum.

What makes Bavarian Nordic unique

  • Bavarian Nordic's BARDA partnership produced JYNNEOS freeze-dried supply, approved March 2025.
  • Its 2026 platform spans manufacturing, regulatory execution, and commercial vaccine distribution across 14 countries.
  • Tarja Stenvall joins October 15, 2026, bringing Sanofi, Pfizer, and AstraZeneca commercial scale.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Remote Work Options
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays

Growth & Insights and Company News

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The Copenhagen Post
Oct 8th, 2026
Bavarian Nordic raises 2026 revenue forecast on stronger travel vaccine sales.

Bavarian Nordic raises 2026 revenue forecast on stronger travel vaccine sales. Oct 8, 2026 Danish vaccine company Bavarian Nordic has raised its forecast for revenue in 2026, citing stronger expected sales of travel vaccines. The company now expects total revenue to reach 6.1 billion kroner this year, compared with its previous forecast of 5.7 billion kroner, Bavarian Nordic said in a company announcement Thursday. The company attributed the increase to better-than-expected sales in its Travel Health business, particularly demand for rabies vaccines in the United States. "Increased rabies activity among animals has resulted in a significant increase in exposure among humans and thus an increased demand," Bavarian Nordic said in the announcement. The company now expects revenue from its travel vaccine business to reach 3.4 billion kroner in 2026, up from its previous forecast of 3.0 billion kroner. Third forecast increase this year Thursday's announcement marks the third time Bavarian Nordic has raised its revenue expectations this year. At the beginning of the year, the company expected total revenue of between 5.0 billion and 5.2 billion kroner in 2026. Jacob Pedersen, an investment strategist at Middelfart Sparekasse, said Bavarian Nordic has gained "a new growth engine" through its travel vaccine business. "The big question is now how much of the rabies boost will hold into 2027. Infection among animals fluctuates from year to year, so next year will face a tough comparison," he wrote in a comment. Bavarian Nordic sells travel vaccines against diseases including rabies, TBE and chikungunya, a disease spread by mosquitoes. The company also sells vaccines for countries' preparedness against outbreaks, including mpox, previously known in Danish as "abekopper." Bavarian Nordic will publish its third-quarter results on 13 November 2026.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 17th, 2026
Tarja Stenvall named CEO of Bavarian Nordic with $3.4B P&L experience from Sanofi, AstraZeneca, Pfizer

Bavarian Nordic has appointed Tarja Stenvall as president and chief executive officer, effective 15 October 2026. She succeeds Paul Chaplin, whose departure was announced earlier this year. Stenvall brings over 20 years of leadership experience from Sanofi, AstraZeneca, and Pfizer. She has held country, regional, and global roles across specialty care, general medicines, and vaccines, leading organisations of more than 3,000 people with over €3 billion profit-and-loss responsibility. Board chair Anne Louise Eberhard said Stenvall brings proven ability to scale and lead a global life science business. The company aims to continue scaling its platform addressing infectious disease and improving public health resilience. Stenvall cited Bavarian Nordic's combination of scientific foundation, global manufacturing capabilities, and commercial platform as key attractions.

Bavarian Nordic
Sep 17th, 2026
Tarja Stenvall appointed Chief Executive Officer of Bavarian Nordic.

Tarja Stenvall appointed Chief Executive Officer of Bavarian Nordic. COPENHAGEN, Denmark, September 17, 2026 - Bavarian Nordic A/S (OMX: BAVA) today announced that Tarja Stenvall has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 15, 2026, succeeding Paul Chaplin whose departure was announced earlier this year. Tarja Stenvall is a global healthcare executive with over 20 years of leadership experience from Sanofi, AstraZeneca, and Pfizer, combining deep commercial expertise with a proven track record of building and transforming businesses at scale. She has held country, regional, and global roles across specialty care, general medicines, and vaccines, leading organizations of more than 3,000 people and having more than 3 billion euros profit-and-loss responsibility. Chair of the Board of Directors, Anne Louise Eberhard, said: "Following a comprehensive search, the Board is pleased to appoint Tarja Stenvall as new Chief Executive Officer of Bavarian Nordic. Tarja Stenvall brings a proven ability to scale and lead a global life science business, combining strategic vision with deep experience from global pharma and vaccines industry and passion for improving and protecting lives. Bavarian Nordic is entering the next chapter from a position of strength. We have a clear purpose, and we will continue to scale our unique platform addressing infectious disease and improve the resilience of public health. The Board trusts Tarja to be the right profile to lead Bavarian Nordic. On behalf of the Board, I would also like to express our sincere appreciation to Paul Chaplin for his many years of dedicated leadership and profound impact on Bavarian Nordic. Under his leadership, the company evolved from a research-focused organization into a global vaccines company that today plays an important role in securing public health worldwide." Tarja Stenvall said: "The opportunity to join Bavarian Nordic is tremendously exciting. What attracted me to Bavarian Nordic is its unique combination of a strong scientific foundation, a proven global manufacturing and supply chain and commercial platform. The company has built a leading position in vaccines while remaining firmly committed to improving and protecting lives, making this a truly compelling opportunity. Throughout my career in the life sciences and vaccine industry, I have been passionate about translating scientific innovation into meaningful patient impact by building global organizations and delivering long-term value and sustainable growth. I believe the company has a strong foundation for its next phase of growth, and I am excited by the opportunity to expand the global impact of Bavarian Nordic's vaccines while continuing to strengthen the company's position as a leading global vaccine company." Effective October 15, 2026, the Executive Management of Bavarian Nordic will consist of the following: * Tarja Stenvall, President & Chief Executive Officer * Henrik Juuel, EVP & Chief Financial Officer * Jean-Christophe May, EVP & Chief Commercial Officer * Russell Thirsk, EVP & Chief Operating Officer About Tarja Stenvall Tarja Stenvall is a senior pharmaceutical executive recognized for leading large-scale organizations across Europe, Latin America, and global markets. Throughout a career spanning more than two decades, she has held senior leadership positions at Sanofi, AstraZeneca, and Pfizer, building a reputation for driving sustainable growth, organizational transformation, and improved patient access to innovative medicines and vaccines. She most recently served as Senior Vice President and Head of Global Franchise for diabetes and cardiovascular diseases at Sanofi, where she oversaw global portfolio strategy and long-term planning for a €10B franchise. Prior to this role, she held several senior leadership positions within Sanofi, including Senior Vice President for Key Markets in General Medicines, Senior Vice President for Europe, and Vice President for Vaccines in Latin America where she secured Sanofi's largest global private-public partnership. During her tenure with Sanofi, she served as member of the Global Business Unit Leadership Team and the Global Sanofi Sustainability Impact Committee. Prior to joining Sanofi in 2014, Tarja held various commercial leadership roles with increasing responsibility at AstraZeneca and has also held commercial leadership positions in Pfizer. Tarja Stenvall holds a degree in Economics from Aalto University (formerly the Helsinki School of Economics and Business Administration) in Finland, and an MBA in International Business from the University of South Carolina in the US. Images for the press are available on the company's website: About Bavarian Nordic Bavarian Nordic is a global vaccine company with a mission to improve health and save lives through innovative vaccines. Bavarian Nordic is a preferred supplier of mpox and smallpox vaccines to governments to enhance public health preparedness and have a leading portfolio of travel vaccines. For more information, visit www.bavarian-nordic.com Forward-looking statements This announcement includes forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of its control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning its plans, objectives, goals, future events, performance and/or other information that is not historical information. All such forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements and any other cautionary statements which may accompany the forward-looking statements. Bavarian Nordic undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances after the date made, except as required by law. Contact investors: Anders Hjort, Head of Investor Relations, [email protected], Tel. +45 44 74 99 58 Graham Morrell, Gilmartin Group, [email protected], Tel: +1 781 686 9600 Contact media: Nicole Seroff, Vice President Corporate Affairs, [email protected], Tel: +45 53 88 06 03 Company Announcement no. 43 / 2026 This announcement contains publication of inside information pursuant to Article 17 of the EU Market Abuse Regulation. Published on September 17, 2026, 7:55 CET

Yahoo Finance
Aug 21st, 2026
Bavarian Nordic reports $450M H1 revenue, upgrades full-year guidance to $827M

Bavarian Nordic reported strong first-half 2026 results, posting revenue of DKK 3.1 billion and a 35% EBITDA margin. The Danish biotech company saw particularly robust growth in its Travel Health segment, which expanded 26% in the first half, driven by 40% growth in rabies vaccines and 17% growth in TBE vaccines. The company's Public Preparedness business exceeded expectations, securing $2.3 billion in contracts. Based on the performance, Bavarian Nordic upgraded its full-year revenue guidance to approximately DKK 5.7 billion and raised its EBITDA margin forecast to 30%. The firm announced a new share buyback programme of up to DKK 750 million. However, guidance for its Chikungunya vaccine Vimkunya was lowered to DKK 200 million due to delays in US market approval. Bavarian Nordic also reported promising preclinical data for its Lyme disease vaccine candidate.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 21st, 2026
Climate change fuels TBE and chikungunya spread, Bavarian Nordic CEO warns

Global warming is expanding the spread of tick-borne encephalitis and chikungunya viruses, according to Bavarian Nordic CEO Paul Chaplin. The vaccine maker reported a 415% surge in second-quarter sales of its chikungunya vaccine Vimkunya, approved in the US and EU in February 2025, whilst revenue from its TBE vaccine Encepur rose 58%. TBE is moving north from southern Germany each year, with 693 cases reported in Germany last year—the third-highest since 2001. The disease is also increasing in Scandinavia as warming climates cause tick populations to expand. Chikungunya, typically found in Asia and South America, is spreading to Europe and the US through mosquitoes capable of transmitting the disease, with France reporting locally acquired cases this year.