Stability Manager – Quality Control

<p><b>Join Bavarian Nordic and help protect lives through innovative vaccines.</b><br/>We are seeking an experienced Stability Manager to lead our QC Stability function and ensure the compliant execution of stability programs supporting our global vaccine portfolio. You will play a key role in safeguarding the quality and longevity of our products—from development to commercial supply—by driving excellence in stability science, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.</p><p></p><p><b>About the Role</b></p><p>As Stability Manager, you will be responsible for designing, managing, and reporting stability studies in accordance with ICH Q1 and GMP requirements. You will lead a skilled team of scientists and technicians, ensuring high-quality execution and continuous improvement across all stability activities.</p><p><br/>The position reports to Fergus Hall, Head of Quality Control, and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the lifecycle management of our vaccines, supporting regulatory submissions, product release, and global supply.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Lead the design and execution of stability studies for vaccine drug substances and products.</li><li>Ensure compliance with ICH Q1A–Q1F guidelines, regulatory commitments, and internal quality standards.</li><li>Approve stability protocols, reports, and data summaries for regulatory filings and product lifecycle management.</li><li>Oversee sample coordination, data trending, shelf-life assignments, and timely study completion.</li><li>Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team with a strong focus on GMP, data integrity, and scientific excellence.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with QC, QA, Regulatory Affairs, MSAT, Production, and Supply Chain to ensure accurate, on-time stability results.</li><li>Maintain inspection readiness and drive continuous improvement through lean and digital initiatives.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Your Profile</b></p><ul><li>Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related field.</li><li>Minimum 5 years of experience within a Stability function in a GMP-regulated biopharmaceutical environment.</li><li>Solid understanding of ICH Q1 stability guidelines and regulatory expectations.</li><li>Proven leadership experience and ability to motivate and develop teams.</li><li>Experience with LIMS or digital stability tools is an advantage.</li><li>Fluency in English is required; Danish is not mandatory.</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Why join us?</b></p><ul><li>Our people, and our ability to work as a team, are essential to delivering continuous high performance, while achieving our growth ambitions. We offer significant growth opportunities for you as an individual</li><li>Be part of a team that directly contributes to global health by manufacturing and developing life-saving vaccines</li><li>Your work here has a visible and significant impact, ensuring the safety and well-being of millions</li><li>Enjoy a vibrant staff club that offers a variety of diverse, fun, and exciting events</li><li>We provide charging stations for electric vehicles at our facilities in Kvistgaard</li><li>Convenient bus route (70E) from Humlebæk Station directly to our Kvistgaard facilities</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Ready to make a Difference? Apply now!</b></p><p>Apply by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button. We are interviewing on an ongoing basis and look forward to receiving your CV.</p><p></p><p>We kindly request that headhunters or recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this position.</p><p></p><p>For us, it is all about improving and saving lives</p><p>Improving and saving lives through innovative vaccines is at the heart of what we do in Bavarian Nordic. We are a fully integrated vaccine company focused on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of life-saving vaccines, and the largest pure-play vaccine company in the world.</p><p></p><p>In Bavarian Nordic, we believe in the power of the team, and you will be part of a global team of more than +1700 dedicated employees with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, who are bound together by our commitment to protect lives every day. We believe in creating an inclusive and flexible workplace with a strong focus on personal and professional development, because we need each other to take things further.  </p><p>  </p><p><i>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 team, and believe in pro