Sr. CMO Planning Manager

<p>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&amp;D innovation, manufacturing, and commercialization, striving to improve people's health and quality of life worldwide, protecting our tomorrow.</p><p>As part of our growth journey, we have built a new Supply Chain organization with a mission to empower Bavarian Nordic’s strategy and growth by creating the most efficient and reliable CMO setup.</p><p></p><p><b>The role</b><br/>As we build new planning capabilities through 2025, we are looking for a Senior CMO Planning Manager in Denmark or Switzerland. As the Senior Manager of CMO Planning, you will oversee 0–36-month plans for Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs). And you will collaborate with the external manufacturing team to validate and deliver a comprehensive master plan. You will also serve as the primary supply chain liaison for external manufacturing operations.</p><p>Join our Supply Chain team and let's make a difference together.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li><p>Own the Rough-Cut Capacity Plan for CMOs, conducting monthly capacity analysis and escalating risks</p></li><li><p>Identify short- to mid-term capacity constraints and maintain planning assumptions and performance measures</p></li><li><p>Develop and track monthly capacity budgets with Finance</p></li><li><p>Own the Master Production Plan for CMOs, translating network plans into actionable schedules</p></li><li><p>Align production schedules with region planners and material planning teams</p></li><li><p>Adjust CMO schedules in response to demand or supply changes</p></li><li><p>Lead Supply Review processes, ensuring clear communication and alignment on plan changes</p></li><li><p>Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Global Distribution, Logistics, and External Manufacturing</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with the Sr. E2E Product Planning Manager to address recurring production adherence issues</p></li><li><p>Support execution tasks to ensure smooth material flow and proactively mitigate deviations</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Skills &amp; Competencies</b></p><ul><li><p>Education: A bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field</p></li><li><p>Certifications: APICS certification, CPIM, or Lean certification is preferred but not required</p></li><li><p>Experience: Minimum of 5 years in supply and production planning, with at least 3 years in the pharmaceutical industry</p></li><li><p>Analytical Skills: Ability to generate insights from both quantitative and qualitative analysis</p></li><li><p>Autonomy: Ability to work independently in ambiguous situations</p></li><li><p>Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present analysis</p></li><li><p>Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled in adapting communication style to engage stakeholders at various organizational levels</p></li><li><p>Technical Proficiency: Proficient in data software such as Excel, Google Sheets, SQL, etc.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>If you thrive in a fast-paced, structured environment, we’d love to hear from you!</p><p></p><p><b>Why this role</b><br/>This role offers the chance to drive impactful capacity and production planning in the pharmaceutical industry, working with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges. If you're looking for a dynamic, high-visibility role where you can make a difference and develop your expertise, this is the perfect opportunity.</p><p></p><p>We offer you a chance to work in an international company with unique technology and a dedicated workforce. We welcome people who share our passion with a willingness to make a difference. We offer a dynamic and flexible work environment and an opportunity to develop your personal and academic competencies.</p><p></p><p><b>Caught your interest?</b><br/>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.</p><p></p><p>We kindly request that headhunters or recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this position.</p><p></p><p>Founded in 1994, we have +30 years of experience developing life-saving vaccines. We are a global leader in smallpox and mpox vaccines. Our commercial product portfolio contains market-leading vaccines against rabies, tick-borne encephalitis, cholera, typhoid, and Ebola. We are headquartered in Denmark and have manufacturing, research, and sales offices across Europe and North America. Our values – our Bavarian Nordic DNA, as we like to call it – are what guide our actions every day. We act as persistent pioneers, embrace change, value being boosted by the te